ECONOMY

Corporate Responsibility

How Data-Based Methods Can Achieve Racial Equity in the Workplace

A recent study suggests using data-based methods for improving racial equity in a company’s customer-facing frontline workforce.

Roya Sabri

January 27, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

It’s the End of CSR as We Know It, and I Feel Fine

By and large, CSR has not been a signal of ingenuity, ethics and action. Nor has it been a moral anchor, pulling business toward integrity - until now.

Emily Kane Miller

January 20, 2020

Finance

BlackRock CEO Calls For Climate Action: Will the Company Follow Through?

At least one organization has charted out the targets that BlackRock will need to hit in order to make good on Larry Fink’s latest letter.

Tina Casey

January 16, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

Discover the New Purpose of Business: Social Responsibility

Humanity is learning the consequences of optimizing output without social responsibility, so how we capitalize needs to undergo a transformational change.

Robert Bikel

January 16, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

Why the ESG 'Relevancy Gap' is Bad Business

There is often a glaring gap between companies' disclosed environmental, social and governance (ESG) achievements and the most basic reporting of their financial results, writes this former economist and CEO.

Bill Roth

January 13, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

What Are Europe’s Top Companies in ESG Communications?

Nestlé and Unilever are among the European firms rated “gold class” in both environmental, social and governance (ESG) communications and progress among Europe’s 50 top listed companies.

Roger Aitken

January 13, 2020

Finance

Are EVs Sparking a Manufacturing Job Loss?

The global rise of electric vehicles may spell trouble for manufacturers of parts necessary for gasoline-powered cars.

Greg Heilers

January 7, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

How Brands Communicated Purpose in 2019

This past year, consumers, investors and employees demanded that companies enact change and demonstrate purpose beyond generating profit.

3p Editors

January 2, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

The ESG Trends You Need to Know About for 2020

The stubborn fact many companies have only 366 days to meet their 2020 goals means a bumpy ride for environmental, social and governance (ESG) trends, writes Leon Kaye.

Leon Kaye

December 31, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

2019 at Booz Allen: Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion, Strengthening Our Commitment

From commuter benefits that support health and the environment to recognition as an LGBTQ business leader, Booz Allen reinforced its commitment to employees and communities in 2019.

Booz Allen

December 30, 2019

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This Responsible CEO of the Year Stands Out for His ESG Leadership

Jeff Eckel is laser-focused on climate, but this Responsible CEO of the Year awardee insists on launching projects that make ecological and financial sense.

Leon Kaye

December 27, 2019

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The Future of Employee Engagement Isn't What You Think

Data indicates that the future of employee engagement centers around purpose—and, specifically, giving employees an opportunity to learn and experiment in support of their employer’s impact goals.

Mary Mazzoni

December 24, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

10 Corporate Sustainability Commitments That Flew Under the Radar This Month

December has been a busy month for sustainability commitments, product announcements and milestones. Here are just a few that crossed our desks over the past two weeks.

Mary Mazzoni

December 20, 2019

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For Multinationals, Sustainable Business Transformation Brings Challenges and Opportunities

Companies Are Making Progress on Human Rights, Expert Says

The U.N. Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights "have had a tremendous impact,” said Faris Natour of the Center for Responsible Business at the University of California, Berkeley.

Maggie Kohn

December 20, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Niman Ranch Wants To Change How Americans Eat, Even After Merging with Perdue

It may come as a surprise that Niman Ranch, a company known for its sustainable and humane practices, is owned by poultry giant Perdue Farms. But the partnership is already proving the naysayers wrong.

Roya Sabri

December 16, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Inside the First Global Standard For Tax Transparency

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) released the first global standard for tax transparency last week. Here, the chair of GRI's Global Sustainability Standards Board shares more about the standard and why her team took it on.

Judy Kuszewski

December 13, 2019

Finance

Why Brand Strength and ESG Matter To Investors

Strong brands tend to have strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) profiles—and investors are watching this correlation closely.

Susan Avarde

December 13, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

How To Get Better At Life Cycle Assessments (Seriously)

Become an LCA pro with seven tips from a CEO who has created hundreds of corporate life cycle assessments over nearly two decades.

Lise Laurin

December 12, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

9 Ways Companies Can Help Stamp Out Modern Slavery

Today is International Human Rights Day, and the private sector has a clear role to play in preventing exploitation within the supply chains that drive our economies. 

Isobel O'Connell

December 10, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Goal for 2020: Mobilize Employees For Lasting Change

As 2020 comes into view, we know employees will only become more engaged in social, civic and environmental issues—and it will be up to companies to harness that energy.

Mark Horoszowski

December 6, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

2019 in Review: The 10 Most Read Articles on TriplePundit

Now that it’s time to take a look at 2019 in review, we ran the numbers and present to you the most popular TriplePundit articles for this year.

Leon Kaye

December 2, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Arthur Potts Dawson Uses His Voice and Talent to Push for a Sustainable Food Supply

Arthur Potts Dawson, a rock star in the U.K.'s food scene, is quickly becoming a voice for a more sustainable food supply worldwide.

Maggie Kohn

November 26, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Supply and Demand: The Business Case for Full Transparency

The expectations on companies to be transparent about their ways of working are greater than ever before. Nowhere more so […]

Tim Mohin

November 21, 2019

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Hiring Formerly Incarcerated People Is Good For Communities (and For Business), Leaders Say

Formerly incarcerated people are the most overlooked talent pool in the U.S. At the 2019 3BL Forum, experts called on the private sector to shift their thinking around second-chance hiring—and discussed the benefits for both business and society. 

Mary Mazzoni

November 5, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Tech Companies Still Lagging on Sustainability Leadership

According to a recent survey, the lack of strong sustainability leadership is still evident across many of the world’s leading technology companies.

Bryant Jefferson

November 5, 2019

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8 Mindset Shifts To Up Your Sustainability Game, From Business Leaders Who Know

End your week on a high note with powerful insights from conscious leaders that delve into the "why" and "how" behind responsible and sustainable business.

Mary Mazzoni

November 1, 2019

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American Express Relaunched the Green Card—And It's Greener Than the Original

“Through our materiality process, we found we were vulnerable by our use of paper and having cards made out of plastic,” Tim McClimon of American Express said at the 3BL Forum this week. “So, we did something about it.”

Maggie Kohn

October 31, 2019

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Companies and Communities Come Together to Help STEM Careers Take Off

JetBlue Aims to Diversify the Aviation Industry Through STEM Partnerships

Underrepresentation is a serious issue in the aviation industry, with African Americans making up less than 3 percent of all airline pilots. But airline carriers like JetBlue are pushing for a change.

Maggie Kohn

October 24, 2019

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CECP Wants All Public Companies To Think Long-Term

CECP is pushing back against short-termism in business with a call-to-action for all public companies to commit to five-year business strategies by 2025.

Mary Mazzoni

October 22, 2019

Alternative Economies

This CEO’s Sustainable Business Crusade Elevates Call for a New Capitalism

In a series of recent media interviews, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff called for a new form of capitalism, in which companies focus less on profits and more on their impact on society.

Bryant Jefferson

October 22, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

International Airlines Group Commits To Net-Zero Carbon By 2050

IAG, the parent company of British Airways and Aer Lingus, is the first airline group in the world to set a net-zero goal. We take a closer look inside the plan to see if it's worth the hype.

Kate Robertson

October 17, 2019

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Want to Be Known as a Responsible Company? Start with Trust

Determined to be a responsible company? What you call your 'ESG' report doesn’t matter; but what does matter is that your organization has built trust.

Leon Kaye

October 15, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

ESG Regulations Swim Against the Tide in the U.S., But the Fight Is Worthwhile

It's time to push back against the skepticism about the environmental, social and governance (ESG) regulations currently being debated within the U.S. Congress.

Marjella Lecourt-Alma

October 15, 2019

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This Family-Owned Company is Striving to Be a Hallmark of Transparency

Privately-owned companies considering a leap into transparency may want to take a cue from Kansas City-based Hallmark.

Leon Kaye

October 14, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

International Day of the Girl Reminder: We Need More Women Leading in the Sectors That Have the Biggest Impact on Us

An important reminder about International Day of the Girl is representation: for example, having women in leadership roles across sectors such as utilities.

Kate Robertson

October 10, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Key to Ending Modern Slavery Lies in Frontline Communities, New Report Finds

For over 20 years, brands have signed agreements in the quest to end modern slavery in their supply chains; but such tactics aren't enough, says this NGO.

Maggie Kohn

October 10, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Investors Driving Dramatic Shift in Corporate Sustainability Disclosures

Investors have made clear they want good, solid data within sustainability reporting disclosures - and they are getting it, according to Deloitte.

Amy Brown

October 10, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Is Progress in Sustainability Reporting Too Glacial for the Glaciers?

There has been progress in sustainability reporting worldwide, but as last week's Climate Week shows, we're still moving at too glacial of a pace.

Richard Howitt

October 4, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

CEOs Urged to Step Up or Risk Not Achieving the SDGs

A recent study Accenture released, in a joint effort with the UN Global Compact, raises concerns whether the SDGs can be achieved by 2030.

Amy Brown

October 3, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Why Female Board Representation Does (And Does Not) Matter

It turns out that female board representation at companies is likely to have a moderating influence on otherwise overconfident male CEOs.

Tina Casey

October 2, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

After the Business Roundtable Purpose Statement, a Long Road Ahead

The fact that Business Roundtable recently revised its statement of purpose is a step forward - but there is still a long, long road ahead.

Marjella Lecourt-Alma

October 2, 2019

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For Multinationals, Sustainable Business Transformation Brings Challenges and Opportunities

Sustainability Champion Says Progress Requires Unlikely Collaborations

“When it comes to making progress on the [U.N. Sustainable Development Goals], we cannot afford to exclude anyone,” says SDG advocate, professor and U.N. Global Compact advisor Hasan Youness.

Maggie Kohn

October 1, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Will Corporate SDGs Alignment Save the Planet? Not Without a Sustainability Strategy

We're seeing more SDG-washing, where companies use the UN SDGs logo and claim to be sustainable. How do you prevent this?

Jane P. Madden

September 27, 2019

Finance

Monetizing Millennial Consumers, from Sustainable Brands to Sustainable Investing

In what has become a clear trend, millennial consumers are putting their money where their ideals are, reinforced by this interview with Morgan Stanley.

Tina Casey

September 25, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Companies Step Up to Help Hurricane Dorian Victims, But Resilience Must Be a Priority

In the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, here's a reminder that the way to rebuild after a natural disaster should be with a focus on resilience.

Kate Robertson

September 20, 2019

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Experts Offer Guidance on Reporting Frameworks to Ease Reporting Pain

Experts in environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting, including Works Design Communications, reflect on the most common frameworks that business leaders should know.

Maggie Kohn

September 19, 2019

Finance

Sustainable Investing At All-Time High, Says Morgan Stanley

Sustainable investing is now mainstream in the U.S., as a recent Morgan Stanley study finds that 85 percent of individual investors are interested in applying environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors to their portfolios.

Amy Brown

September 17, 2019

Alternative Economies

How Will We Know CEOs are Making Good on Their Promise to All Stakeholders?

For decades, CEOs have held to the standard that shareholder value comes first, above all other concerns. But now, that is clearly no longer the case.

Deirdre White

September 17, 2019

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ASBC: A Decade of Pushing for the Triple Bottom Line

For a decade, the American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC) been working with companies adopting a triple bottom line approach to business.

Ellen Delisio

September 14, 2019

Finance

The IPCC Climate Change and Land Report: Three Things Every Investor Should Know

As the recent IPCC report on climate change and land use concluded, agricultural commodities will be hit hard if harmful land use practices continue.

Ceres

September 13, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Embrace Opportunity Employment to Build the Workforce of the Future

To build the workforce of the future, this partnership launched Opportunity Navigator, a tool allowing companies to gauge progress on employee engagement.

Shared Value Initiative

September 12, 2019

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Most Of Us Are Waiting On the World to Change: You Don't Have to Be One of Them

A recent study revealed that only 23 percent of Americans actually believe in their individual power to drive social and environmental impact, leaving 77 percent feeling paralyzed. But individuals can take change into their own hands by using their voice, time and money, this CEO says.

Megan Schleck

September 9, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

The Chicken Sandwich Craze Was Brutal for Fast-Food Employees

The Popeyes chicken sandwich craze was a huge boost for the brand, but it came with a massive cost to employees.

Sarah Hutcherson

September 6, 2019

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Meet These Trailblazing Women at 3BL Forum

Nearly 60 percent of the speakers at the 2019 3BL Forum are trailblazing women ready to share stories on the how and why driving corporate sustainability. Meet them Oct. 29-30 just outside Washington, D.C.

Leon Kaye

August 30, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Wanted in the C-Suite: Chief Impact Officer

If lawyer and consultant Thomas Bourne had to wager on the next big thing in corporate C-suite recruitment, it would be for the Chief Impact Officer.

Thomas Bourne

August 30, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

China’s Uyghur Camps Put Global Brands’ Supply Chains at Risk

Uyghur camps are among the human rights violations occurring across Xinjiang; and many companies' supply chains are linked to this region in western China.

Nithin Coca

August 29, 2019

Finance

Should Helicopter Personal Finance Be a Thing?

We often resist help, including when it comes to personal finance. Should banks be more proactive in bolstering Americans' financial security?

Lindsay Juarez

August 26, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

This Big Box Retailer Leads on ‘Woke Capitalism’

There's a big-box retailer out there selling everything from car tires and laptops to huge tubs of hummus—and it's also a leading example of woke capitalism.

Leon Kaye

August 23, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Business Roundtable Aims High, But Misses

The recent Business Roundtable declaration against shareholder primacy falls far short of what the best businesses aspire to and are capable of doing. <br /> <br />

BSR

August 23, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Get With the Goals: Corporate Reporting on the SDGs

The SDGs encourage the private sector to reach various social and environmental goals by 2030. A pilot project to this effect just wrapped up in Colombia.

Global Reporting Initiative

August 22, 2019

Finance

Is Plant-Based Fish the New Vegan Burger?

More investors are interested in startups creating plant-based fish alternatives, which could ease the burden on our oceans—if accepted by consumers.

Sarah Hutcherson

August 15, 2019

Finance

ClimateTech: A New Investment Genre for Startups Emerges

Is “ClimateTech” the newest emerging sector where technology-based startups are joining the fight to take on climate change?

Joyce Coffee

August 9, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

With Transatlantic Voyage, Greta Thunberg Joins Movement to Clip Airline Sector's Wings

Young activist Greta Thunberg’s decision to sail across the Atlantic to attend the U.N. Climate Summit in New York next month highlights the growing “flight shame” movement.

Amy Brown

August 8, 2019

Finance

Buyout Benefits: Retreating from U.S. Climate Risk Zones

Various buyout programs exist to move U.S. citizens out of climate risk zones, but are any of them sustainable and affordable in the long run?

Joyce Coffee

August 8, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Setting our Sights on Plastic-Free Oceans by 2030

The CEO of PYXERA Global suggests four ways corporations can use their influence to move society toward plastic-free oceans by 2030.

Deirdre White

August 6, 2019

Finance

Groundbreaking Rhino Bonds Seek to Save Endangered Species

To save these magnificent animals from extinction, conservationists are launching a radical new approach to fundraising: rhino bonds.

Polly Ghazi

August 5, 2019

Finance

America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act a Plus for the Environment

The America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act is a step in mitigating climate change risk while making the environment safer for both humans and wildlife.

Phil Covington

August 2, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Finalists Named for CR Magazine 2019 Responsible CEO of the Year Awards

Corporate Responsibility Magazine has announced the finalists for its 12th annual excellence in leadership awards to recognize those who are committed to a forward-thinking environmental, social, and governance (ESG) agenda.

Leon Kaye

August 2, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Ingersoll Rand: How a Legacy Company Stretches the Limits of Sustainability

Although it's nearly 150 years old, global industrial giant Ingersoll Rand is informing much younger companies and sectors on sustainability. 

Tom Schueneman

August 1, 2019

Finance

Investment Fund Helps Social Impact Startups Gain Access to Capital

The Solve Innovation Fund is a philanthropic venture fund that targets startups pursuing social impact solutions for various global challenges.

Amy Brown

July 30, 2019

Finance

How Institutional Investors Can Harness the Solar Power Boom

Institutional investors must balance demands for more sustainable portfolios with long-term returns. Investing in solar projects delivers on both fronts.

Jeff Just

July 25, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Human Rights Are Essential for Clean Energy’s Ethical Future

A new report highlights how investors can help expand renewable energy—necessary for addressing our climate crisis—while respecting human rights.

Nithin Coca

July 19, 2019