ECONOMY

Corporate Responsibility

Aflore and Whole Planet Foundation Help Small Businesses Blossom in Colombia

Whole Planet Foundation was created to support communities worldwide where Whole Foods Market sources products. Flowers for Whole Foods Market stores […]

Whole Foods Market Foundations

January 18, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Corporate EHS and Sustainability Leaders Strengthen Focus on Impact and Execution

While shiny new sustainability projects continue to draw attention from the media, NAEM’s recent trends report revealed a new rubric for sustainability […]

National Association for Environmental Management

January 17, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

What’s on the Horizon for Corporate Activism This Year?

2018 was quite the year for corporate activism and, of course, the brands taking stands movement. We’ve seen more companies […]

Leon Kaye

January 16, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Toyota's Renewable Hydrogen Puzzle Comes Through in California

The Toyota Motor Company has staked its reputation on fuel cell vehicles, and despite all the nay-saying it looks like […]

Tina Casey

January 15, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

The Future of Automotive Mobility Holds Some Surprises

Despite the increasing number of choices in personal mobility available today, the desire to own vehicles has not changed much […]

Phil Covington

January 15, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

In 2019, ESG Means New Innovations in Healthcare

The debate over healthcare delivery, access and cost in the U.S. is a tortured one and will not end anytime […]

Leon Kaye

January 9, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

CEO Shares How Transparency Helps SC Johnson Address Global 'Crisis of Trust'

Overall trust in global institutions is in sharp decline. According to a 2018 Edelman survey of 9,000 people in nine […]

Mary Mazzoni

January 8, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

5 Companies Resisting President Trump’s Policies In 2018

2017 certainly was a lively year as many companies quickly stood up against the Trump Administration on various policies, from […]

Leon Kaye

January 7, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

The Top 5 Brands Taking Stands Stories Continuing into 2019

A leadership vacuum in the White House has created an opening for corporate America to step up and advocate for […]

Tina Casey

January 3, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

5 Sustainable Transport Options to Watch In 2019

From big investments in the electric vehicle segment to scooter invasions in cities worldwide, we saw a great deal of […]

Mary Mazzoni

January 3, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

5 Steps to Help Your Company Recycle More in 2019

Waste generation rates are on the rise worldwide, according to the World Bank. The world’s cities generated just over 2 […]

Scott Huntington

December 31, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

3 Inspirational Examples of Sustainability Leadership From 2018

A lot happened this year. The U.S. made some notable progress with the first Muslim and Native American women elected […]

Scott Wood

December 26, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

New Reporting Standards Pave the Way for More Transparency Around Corporate Tax Practices

Tax and payments to governments play a vital role in enabling the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Alongside […]

Global Reporting Initiative

December 26, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

The Top 10 TriplePundit Stories During 2018

We’ve had quite the year here at TriplePundit, as there was no shortage of news stories, from brands taking stands […]

Leon Kaye

December 24, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Low Carbon Strategy May Fix Coca-Cola's Supply Chain Problem

Judging from the latest news humming around the Intertubes, the Coca-Cola Company seems to have gazed into a crystal ball […]

Tina Casey

December 21, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Corporate Purpose Is the Tie That Binds: CECP’s Annual Trends Report

As originally posted on CECP’s Insights Blog Leading companies are laser-focused on corporate purpose. They explore what their purpose is and how […]

CECP The CEO Force for Good

December 21, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Taking a Stand: 2019 Corporate Sustainability Predictions

It has been quite a year for those of us immersed in the corporate responsibility world, especially when we’ve witnessed […]

Dave Armon

December 20, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Systems Thinking and ESG Investing in 2019

Amidst all of the important improvements in environmental, social and governance (ESG) data, all of the thoughtful research reports, and […]

Katherine Collins

December 20, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

A Year in Purpose: The Top 10 Trends of 2018

While 2017 was the year companies stood up for social justice issues, 2018 will be regarded as the year companies […]

Whitney Dailey

December 19, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Sustainability Accounting and the Public Interest

Why should we care about sustainability accounting standards? Who benefits from them? What are the goals of these standards? How […]

Steven Mintz

December 19, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Micro-Mobility Will Include Many Future Transport Options

Whether you like them or not, electric scooters are destined to remain part of our urban transportation future. Enabled by […]

Phil Covington

December 17, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Menendez Survey Says Companies Still Sluggish on Diversity

The U.S. will be a majority-minority nation in the coming decades, but you wouldn’t guess it by looking at the […]

Amy Brown

December 17, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Act Now for Sustainability! Should Companies Be Activists?

Should companies also be activists for system change? Sustainability is one of two things; it is either: Sustainability is a […]

Joss Tantram

December 14, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Mosaic’s Personal Mission to Combat Food Insecurity

This article series is underwritten by The Mosaic Company and went through our normal editorial review process.  Food is essential […]

Natali Archibee

December 14, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

The Growing Role of Investors in Sustainability Reporting

In the early hours of Good Friday, March 24, 1989, an oil tanker struck a reef off the Gulf of […]

Global Reporting Initiative

December 12, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

"I Can't Breathe:" New Khashoggi Evidence Raises Stakes for Silicon Valley

U.S. business leaders have been flexing their muscles on gun control, climate change, LGBTQ rights and other domestic issues. The […]

Tina Casey

December 11, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Allstate: A Force for Good by Strengthening Communities

Large companies have the power and reach to touch the lives of the people they serve. The company’s employees, associates […]

Vikas Vij

December 10, 2018

Sponsored

From Local to Global: How Silicon Valley Companies Invest in Community

“Matter to a Million” Global Giving Partnership Celebrates Five Years, $21M in Loans

This article series is sponsored by Silicon Valley Community Foundation and went through our normal editorial review process.  Imagine turning […]

Megan Amrich

December 6, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

The 4 Critical Steps to Climate Leadership

Business leaders can no longer afford to look the other way on climate change. The recent National Climate Assessment revealed that regional […]

Tom Murray

December 6, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Can Consumers Trust Products Containing Palm Oil?

Is there a more controversial topic in agriculture than palm oil right now? The debate about this versatile vegetable oil […]

Anita Neville

December 4, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Tomorrow: #GenerationForChange Twitter Chat Hosted by Mars, Noon ET

Following COP24? At a time when more governments are turning their backs on environmental policy, the private sector now has […]

Leon Kaye

December 3, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Look Up: Flying Cars Are Coming Sooner Than You Think!

Since the time of the 1960’s cartoon family, The Jetsons, it seems the promise of flying cars has been just […]

Phil Covington

November 30, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Advancing the Circular Economy via Product-Service Systems

Today, the economic models of many countries are mostly built on the premise of ‘take-make-consume-and-dispose’ patterns of growth. Business and […]

Mark Anthony Camilleri

November 30, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

5 Ways Your Company Can Be More Sustainable

Becoming a more sustainable operation is more than just a buzzword these days. It is becoming a way of life. […]

Scott Huntington

November 28, 2018

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How Does Data Privacy Affect Corporate Responsibility?

5 Best Practices of Design Thinking Companies Can Use to Ensure Data Privacy

This article series is underwritten by Symantec and went through our normal editorial review process.  “Data is the new oil,” […]

Laura Wise

November 27, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

PayPal Uses the Power of Giving to Create Social Impact

As the social consciousness of the average consumer continues to increase, large companies can no longer afford to sit on […]

Vikas Vij

November 27, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Sustainable Transport Wins from New Ride-Hailing and Electric Scooters Innovations

The lines between car sharing and electric scooter firms are becoming increasingly blurred as they cross-fertilize expertise and innovation, making […]

Amy Brown

November 26, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Companies Leading on Disability Inclusion Outperform Peers

Like many parents, I often think about what my young son will be when he grows up. As a person […]

Megan Amrich

November 20, 2018

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How Does Data Privacy Affect Corporate Responsibility?

Best Practices for Employee Data Protection

This article series is underwritten by Symantec and went through our normal editorial review process.  Data privacy is a primary […]

Amy Brown

November 20, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Standard Setters Unite to Streamline Corporate Reporting

Pity the corporate reporting team who has to choose between a dizzying array of sustainability, non-financial and integrated reporting standards […]

Amy Brown

November 19, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

How P&G Prioritizes Diversity, Inclusion and Gender Equality to Create Global Impact

Companies with a global footprint have an opportunity to foster an environment where diversity, inclusion and gender equality can become […]

Vikas Vij

November 19, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

New Study Finds Correlation Between Financial and Sustainability Performance

Is there a financial return on sustainability? Can a company improve its financial performance by increasing its focus on the […]

Jim Witkin

November 16, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

For This Young Professional, Junior Athletics Blossomed Into a CSR Career

In the U.S., 81 percent of Generation Z say they’re looking for purpose in their work, according to a recent […]

Danielle Grenier

November 15, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

HP Turns More Than 550,000 Pounds of Ocean-Bound Plastic Into New Cartridges

Imagine the size of an adult humpback whale. Now imagine the whale relative to an empty plastic water bottle. No […]

Nate Hurst

November 15, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

New Survey Shines Light on How Business Leaders View Sustainability

The past 10 years have seen incredible progress in sustainable business. There are global multi-stakeholder commitments on climate action and […]

Laura Gitman

November 14, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

5 U.S. Climate Stories to Watch in 2019

Nicholas Bianco and Tyler Clevenger co-authored this story Climate change was on ballots across America last week. The results were […]

Dan Lashof

November 12, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

What Albertsons Can Teach Top Companies About Community Outreach

Companies can play a powerful role in the communities where they operate. By building relationships in the neighborhoods they serve […]

Vikas Vij

November 12, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Colorado Votes to Abolish Unpaid Prison Work, But Paltry Wages are Still the Norm Nationwide

This week Colorado voters passed Amendment A, a ballot initiative to remove language in its state constitution that previously allowed […]

Grant Whittington

November 9, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Who’s on the Right Side of History: Government or Cleantech Startups?

Woon Tan co-authored this story  The second Cleantech Venture Day, held last week in London, brought together high-profile keynote speakers, game-changing […]

Adam Woodhall

November 9, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

5 Reasons to Prioritize Sustainability in Your Brand Playbook

Consumers are becoming more sophisticated in their ability to discern between a true commitment to sustainability and action taken just […]

Julia Wilson

November 9, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

How to Integrate Climate Risk Into Corporate Supply Chain Management

David Wei co-authored this story According to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 2017 was the third-warmest year […]

Samantha Harris

November 8, 2018

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How Does Data Privacy Affect Corporate Responsibility?

How Data Privacy Regulations Affect Nonprofits—And What They Can Do

This article series is underwritten by Symantec and went through our normal editorial review process.  Even organizations focused on public […]

Nithin Coca

November 6, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Corporate Giving is at a Record High, New Reports Find

Top companies are intensifying their efforts to meet key societal needs around the world, according to a pair of reports […]

Mary Mazzoni

November 6, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Lessons from Hurricanes: Unlocking Community-Scale Resilience After Katrina, Sandy and Maria

As Hurricane Michael—among the strongest storms ever in the U.S.—fades from the headlines and long-term recovery efforts begin, we can […]

Patrick Howell

November 6, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Financial Activists Leverage Capital for Good

Magic happens when trailblazing financial activists come together. Freed from their geographical and professional silos, they develop strong coalitions to […]

Deb Nelson

November 5, 2018

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3BL Forum 2018

Four Need-to-Know Insights From the 2018 3BL Forum

Last week, business executives, nonprofit leaders, government officials and issue advocates met in National Harbor, Maryland, for the annual 3BL […]

Cone Communications

November 2, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Brands Taking Stands: FedEx Fills a Leadership Void, Intentionally or Not

The corporate social responsibility movement has been ramping up to a new level over the past two years, as leading […]

Tina Casey

November 1, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Bolsonaro, Brazil and Why Your Company Should Care

On the evening of Sunday, October 28th, Brazilian citizens solidified the decision that Jair Bolsonaro will be the country’s next […]

Katie Anderson

November 1, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Investors Petition SEC for Mandatory ESG Disclosure

With the recent momentum in the U.S. for more environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency, it comes as no surprise […]

Amy Brown

October 31, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Next-Level Corporate Social Responsibility and the End of Gab

Last week’s massacre at a Pittsburgh synagogue has focused attention on Gab, the extremist, alt-right social media platform favored by […]

Tina Casey

October 30, 2018

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How Does Data Privacy Affect Corporate Responsibility?

How Data Privacy Regulations Affect Your Supply Chain

This article series is underwritten by Symantec and went through our normal editorial review process.  This past May, the European […]

Nithin Coca

October 30, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

6 Ways to Boost Corporate Support For Your Nonprofit

Corporations donated more than $20 billion to nonprofits and charities last year, according to Giving USA. But forming successful and […]

Mary Mazzoni

October 30, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

How Microsoft Empowers People to Achieve More with Cutting-Edge Technology

Global technology companies increasingly realize that they have a responsibility to help consumers and all other stakeholders to inspire social […]

Vikas Vij

October 29, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Companies Step Up to Urge Voter Participation in the November Midterms

Even as partisan politics reach a fever pitch, voter turnout in the United States remains alarmingly low. On average, about […]

Mary Mazzoni

October 26, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

UPS to Launch E-Bike Delivery Solution in Seattle

Urban congestion is a growing problem around the world. With competing uses for city streets, congestion cost New York City and […]

Phil Covington

October 25, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Breaking Out of the CSR Box: How to Build Social Impact Into Your Whole Business

By Amy Silverstein and Megan Schumann, Monitor Institute by Deloitte In recent years, the push for businesses to be about […]

TriplePundit

October 25, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Alaska Ranked the Most Sustainable North American Airline

Aviation accounts for more than 2 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. To put that in perspective, if global aviation […]

Mary Mazzoni

October 24, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Nestlé Purina Is Working to Build a More Disability-Friendly Workplace and Community

The two years Sarah Schwegel, a lifelong advocate for people with disabilities, spent at Nestlé Purina were hugely beneficial for […]

Laura Lee

October 24, 2018

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3BL Forum 2018

Why We Must Rethink the CSR and Sustainability Strategy Implementation Process

The efficient implementation of a corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy has the potential worldwide to alter “business as usual,” transitioning […]

TriplePundit

October 23, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

The Knitting Factor: Tying It All Together in Celebration of Pro Bono Week

Last year we debuted a concept called The Knitting Factor, which helps explain how skills-based volunteering knits together the expertise […]

Common Impact

October 23, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Trump Administration Moves to Define “Transgender” Prompts Swift, Fierce Reaction

The Trump administration is considering narrowly defining gender as a biological, immutable condition determined by genitalia at birth, the New […]

Amy Brown

October 22, 2018

Sponsored

How Does Data Privacy Affect Corporate Responsibility?

How the Push to Make Data Privacy a Human Right Will Impact Businesses

This article series is underwritten by Symantec and went through our normal editorial review process.  The international nonprofit Access Now […]

Nithin Coca

October 22, 2018