ECONOMY

Corporate Responsibility

Please Don’t Call Your Sustainability Program a ‘Moonshot’

As the 50th anniversary of the first lunar landing approaches, let's add “moonshot” to the list of jargon becoming embedded in the sustainability lexicon.

Leon Kaye

July 19, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Materiality of ESG Issues Takes Center Stage at U.S. Congress​

As evidence shows companies performing well on ESG disclosures also perform better financially, Congress recently held its first-ever hearing on this issue.

Marjella Lecourt-Alma

July 18, 2019

Finance

Fossil Fuel Companies Shunned by London Stock Exchange

In another sign fossil fuels are becoming persona non grata for investors, the London Stock Exchange reclassified oil and gas companies as “non-renewables.” 

Polly Ghazi

July 17, 2019

Finance

Agroforestry Can Combat Climate Change, But Is It Scalable?

Agroforestry, where trees and shrubs grow with crops and livestock, is one tactic to fight climate change—plus, such investments can pay off for farmers.

Roya Sabri

July 17, 2019

Finance

Pioneering Impact Investing Platform Pushes for Widespread Change

The financial platform OpenInvest signed onto the U.N.'s Principles for Responsible Investment—and rolled out a product that could transform impact investing.

Amy Brown

July 16, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Juul: When an Apology Makes a Crisis Worse

It's rare when a corporate leader apologizes for harm a product caused. But the CEO of Juul faces more headaches as his words come across as inauthentic.

Leon Kaye

July 16, 2019

Finance

Brightly Shows How Worker-Owned Cooperatives Can Scale Up

With many employees feeling overwhelmed while on the clock, worker-owned cooperatives can offer viable solutions that increase employee satisfaction at work.

Sarah Hutcherson

July 12, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Girlboss, a Professional Network for a New Era of Women

Girlboss is taking the LinkedIn networking concept and creating a space where women can support women by sharing advice and celebrating wins together.

Maggie Kohn

July 9, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Investors Are Taking a Stand for Workplace Equity

Companies failing to achieve and sustain workplace equity are riskier investments in the long run, so now more investors are insisting on such change.

Roya Sabri

July 3, 2019

Sponsored

Sustainability and Social Impact: Lessons from Israeli Businesses

Act Locally: Israel’s Maala Shows How National Standards Can Move the Needle on Global CSR

Maala, Israel’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) standards-setting organization, shows how a nation-based CSR rating system can help companies balance global priorities with what’s happening in their own communities. 

Tina Casey

July 3, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

HP Takes the Circular Economy to the Next Level

HP says it is building circular supply chains to include more post-consumer plastic in its products, keeping plastic waste from entering the world's oceans.

Amy Brown

July 1, 2019

Finance

More Legacy Companies Are Acquiring Purpose-Driven Startups: Here’s How To Do It Right

The relationship between sustainable upstart Happy Family Organics and its parent company, French multinational Danone, offers a case study of M&A done right.

Mary Mazzoni

June 28, 2019

Finance

Water Storage Investments Crucial to Confront Water Scarcity

If governments and the private sector are going to work together in order to hedge their bets against future droughts, water storage is one place to start

Leon Kaye

June 26, 2019

Finance

Could Libra Become a Chaotic Good in Financial Services?

Mercy Corps recently announced it's all in with the cryptocurrency Libra - can this digital currency help expand financial inclusion worldwide?

Jenna Ammann

June 26, 2019

Finance

'Do Good' Investing: A Gimmick or a New Asset Class?

Do Good investing is not a gimmick, but the field is not yet robust enough to be considered a bona fide asset class either, according to this op-ed

Jeff Greenstein

June 24, 2019

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Sustainability and Social Impact: Lessons from Israeli Businesses

Business Contributions to Inclusive Growth: Lessons from Israel

The call for inclusive growth—and a new form of capitalism—is rising. So, what is inclusive growth, anyway, and why does it matter? We explore case studies from leading Israeli businesses to learn more.

Amy Brown

June 20, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Entrepreneurs, Nature and the Business Case for Sustainability

Entrepreneurs, no matter what sector they are in, need to remember that nature can offer a perspective, as it helps us optimize, not just maximize.

Pamela Neronha

June 19, 2019

Finance

The Apparel Sector Is Getting It: Better Cotton Now Accounts for One-Fifth of Global Production

The cotton industry – long criticized for its environmental and social impacts – is undergoing a transformation led by the Better Cotton Initiative.

Nithin Coca

June 14, 2019

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Neurodiversity At Work: Training People on the Autism Spectrum for Tomorrow’s Tech Jobs

From Planning to Practice: How To Make Inclusion a Part of Your Corporate Culture

TriplePundit spoke with two occupational health experts about what it takes to create a truly inclusive corporate culture. The answer may surprise you.

Mary Mazzoni

June 13, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

'Caste System' at Google Shows What's Wrong with the Gig Economy

Google now hires more temporary and contract employees than full-time workers. Critics say the results show all that is wrong with the gig economy.

Sierra Sumner

June 12, 2019

Finance

Could a Rare Earths Shortage Hurt the U.S. Cleantech Sector?

The sabre-rattling between the U.S. and China over a potential trade war could imperil supplies of rare earths - and put the U.S. cleantech sector at risk.

Nithin Coca

June 12, 2019

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For Multinationals, Sustainable Business Transformation Brings Challenges and Opportunities

How to Eliminate Child Labor, Farm by Farm, On a Global Scale

Child labor should have no place in a company’s supply chain. Companies should act to not only eradicate the problem, but also help tackle the underlying reasons it exists.

Miguel Coleta

June 12, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Brand Reputation at Stake: How Bayer Creates a New Headache for Sandals

The decision by Bayer to cease advertising on a controversial program at Fox News is now putting a very different company, Sandals, in an awkward situation.

Tina Casey

June 10, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Spotify Amps Volume to Get More Women in Music Production

Spotify announced it's boosting efforts to recruit more women determined to launch careers within the technical side of the music business.

Laurel Sheppard

June 7, 2019

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For Multinationals, Sustainable Business Transformation Brings Challenges and Opportunities

Why Sustainability Makes Business Sense

For a company like Philip Morris International to have a conversation about sustainability may seem almost inappropriate to some people. How can a tobacco company—which sells products that are harmful to the health of its consumers—talk in a credible way about sustainability?

Huub Savelkouls

June 6, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Ricoh Ramps Up SDGs Commitment on World Environment Day

With its Global SDGs Action plan, Ricoh seeks to help build a zero-carbon society by taking on climate action projects worldwide.

Kousuke Ito

June 5, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Supply Chain Transparency Is a Business Necessity

Considerations about sustainability in the supply chain are no longer optional; they're front and center of both business and political agendas.

Tim Mohin

June 3, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Nike Backlash: Brands Must Do Better – Not Just Say Better

Nike is under fire after various news reports revealed that its female athletes suffered pay cuts when they became pregnant.

Becky Willan

May 31, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Millennials, “Generation Disrupted,” Reward Businesses Having Positive Impact

More studies have chronicled the woes of millennials, but the views these surveys have captured do not tell the whole story about this generation.<br /> <br />

Amy Brown

May 29, 2019

Finance

Why EAT Is Looking Tasty to Pret A Manger

Pret A Manger, a U.K.-based sandwich shop chain, acquired EAT as vegetarian and vegan restaurants continue to rise in popularity on both sides of the pond.

Jenna Ammann

May 24, 2019

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Neurodiversity At Work: Training People on the Autism Spectrum for Tomorrow’s Tech Jobs

Is Neurodiversity Part of Your Company's D&I Strategy? Here's Why It Should Be

A leading autism researcher makes the case for why neurodiversity—or respecting neurological differences the same way we do other differences—should be part of company inclusion strategies.

Amy Brown

May 22, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

The New Climate for Business

The BSR Conference 2019 this November will raise questions and shaping answers over this new climate business here in the U.S and worldwide.

BSR

May 17, 2019

Finance

Central Bankers Join the Ranks of Climate Activists

What do Extinction Rebellion, Greta Thunberg and the Bank of England have in common? They are all climate activists in their own unique way.

Polly Ghazi

May 16, 2019

Finance

Fintech App Dave Fights Overdraft Fees and Payday Lenders

Dave, a new fintech app, is the David to the big banks’ Goliath, fighting exorbitant overdraft fees and even lending users $75 until their next paycheck. 

Amy Brown

May 13, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

The Solar Workforce Is Mostly White and Male: Industry Calls For a Change

The U.S. solar sector has a diversity problem: More than 70 percent of its workers are white and male. Two big players in the industry are challenging solar companies to do better—and laying out plans to help them do it.

Mary Mazzoni

May 10, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Embracing the Complexity of Waste

The world is facing a waste crisis and the solution is simple: organizations need to embrace the complexity of the waste problem - reporting could help improve their waste management practices.

Global Reporting Initiative

May 9, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Why 2019 Is the Year of Stakeholder Trust

In 2019, the question of how to build and retain trust—among investors, regulators, customers, suppliers, civil society organizations, and the general public—is the most pressing challenge facing business.

BSR

May 9, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Big Business Calls for EU Climate Neutral Strategy

Ahead of Thursday’s summit in Sibiu, Romania, CEOs from 50 leading global and European brands are urging the EU’s heads of government to prioritize a decarbonization strategy.

Polly Ghazi

May 8, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Companies Need More Than CSR To Tackle Modern Slavery

Corporate social responsibility is important, but it does not absolve a company from its duty to respect the rights of workers in its operations and supply chains, says this human rights researcher.

Harriet von Spiegel

May 3, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

With More CSOs on the Scene, We're Sharing Sustainability Communication Tips

As more corporate sustainability officers emerge on the business scene, we can all benefit from their experience. Here are a few tips for sustainability communications professionals via some leaders in this field.

Dave Armon

May 1, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

No, Taking on Climate Change Isn’t ‘Radical’

Climate change puts coastal communities at risk worldwide. Ceres is reminding companies and investors that they are in a position to prevent sea-level rise—and in the end, taking action on this front is good business.

Leon Kaye

April 30, 2019

Finance

Wall Street Goes Vegan: Beyond Meat Prepares for IPO

Beyond Meat will be the first plant-based protein company to go public. But it likely won't be the last, as alternative meats become increasingly mainstream.

Mary Mazzoni

April 30, 2019

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

When Policy Gets Personal: Postmates Takes a Stand for Immigrants' Rights

Central to the Postmates' advocacy is an ongoing partnership with the ACLU, culminating in educational initiatives for the company's drivers and awareness campaigns for its customers.

Mary Mazzoni

April 25, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

How Bloomberg is Amplifying Women’s Voices in the Middle East

Bloomberg has been striving to have more women media-trained so they can go in front of the camera - the latest such effort is now ongoing in Dubai.

Leon Kaye

April 25, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Sustainability and Innovation at IBM: A Green Vision for ‘Big Blue’

IBM recently discussed its sustainability goals – including an effort to procure 55 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2025 – and how the company is using technology to help solve environmental challenges.

Tom Murray

April 24, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Time for Companies to Take on The Latest One Percent Problem

As the backlash continues over what critics say is yet another example of excessive executive pay, the time has come for companies to take on the CEO-worker wage gap.

Leon Kaye

April 24, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Facebook’s Diversity Dilemma: The Elephant in the Room

Facebook faces a long road ahead as stakeholders are still suspicious about the company’s dubious track record on user privacy, vetting reliable sources of news and its record on diversity - not to mention one controversial member of its board of directors.

Tina Casey

April 23, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Earth Day 2019: Thoughts from ESG Leaders

For this year's Earth Day, we asked various ESG leaders about their thoughts on April 22 - here are their perspectives.

Leon Kaye

April 22, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Gender Diversity, Political Polarization and Facebook’s Discrimination Dilemma

Facebook’s recent struggles puts the social network at risk of alienating more women — not just current platform users, but future workers.

Tina Casey

April 18, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Danone North America's CEO Wants to Lead a B Corp Movement

Danone North America CEO Mariano Lozano says he is ready to see the $6 billion company dethroned as the largest B Corp in the world.

Amy Brown

April 16, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

L’Oreal Advertises Gender Diversity ‘Because Women are Worth It'

L’Oreal recently launched a series of advertisements that showcase its cosmetics as a way to emphasize the importance of gender diversity within companies' management ranks.

Jenna Ammann

April 12, 2019

Finance

The U.S. Is Losing the Global EVs Manufacturing Race

America’s foothold in EV production should bode well for the future, but in fact, U.S. automakers are already losing the manufacturing battle when it comes to electric cars.

Phil Covington

April 12, 2019

Finance

On ESG and Impact Investing, More Women are Leading the Charge

There’s a rapidly growing area of impact investing, with women leading this transformation: investments that generate social and environmental impact alongside a financial return.

Amy Brown

April 11, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

The Business Case for Investing in Food Waste Prevention

Food waste is a stubborn problem worldwide, but a recent study of over 100 restaurants suggests minimal investment in food loss and waste prevention can pay off big time.

Patrick Grubbs

April 10, 2019

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Sustainability and Social Impact: Lessons from Israeli Businesses

Israel is Keen to Tap Into the Momentum of Rising Global ESG Investment

The integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into investment decision-making in Israel, home to one of the world's first socially responsible investment indexes.

Amy Brown

April 6, 2019

Finance

New Fund Aims to Close Lending Gap for Women Entrepreneurs

The fintech company CNote seeks to boost investing in the business ideas of low-to-moderate income women and women of color with this new fixed income fund.

Amy Brown

April 5, 2019

Finance

Billion-Dollar Laboratory Demonstrates Economic Impact of Government Research

NREL, the primary research facility in the U.S. for sustainable energy, has had a ripple effect across the economy as wind, solar and other renewable resources for power and fuel keep scaling up.

Tina Casey

April 4, 2019

Finance

Many ESG Investors Are So Far Avoiding Uber and Lyft

For ESG investors, many factors add up to why they may give Lyft and Uber a pass when it comes to adding new companies’ equities to their portfolios.

Leon Kaye

April 3, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Mozambique’s Climate Crisis Shows Why Companies Must Invest in Sustainable Supply Chains

In addition to the human toll due to last month's Cyclone Idai in Mozambique, the world's largest companies are reminded that they need to do what they can to accelerate climate action efforts worldwide.

Leon Kaye

April 1, 2019

Finance

Next-Gen Climate Finance Solutions Could Unleash Capital in Emerging Markets

Governments are seeking public resources to mobilize more private investment; the solution could include organizations like The Lab, which is incubating the next generation of climate finance entrepreneurs.

Amy Brown

March 29, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Why PepsiCo Wants to Close the Gender Crop Gap

PepsiCo not only seeks to help farmers across its global supply chain become more sustainable, but the food and beverage giant is also striving to ensure women farmers find increased success in their work as well.

Amy Brown

March 28, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

The Missing Ingredient in Corporate Sustainability Rankings

In the corporate responsibility space, lists or rankings can help stakeholders assess ESG performance and identify leaders from among those making environmental commitments – and can also help companies evaluate their own performance and attract top talent.

Austin Reagan and Victoria Mills

March 25, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

The Benefits of Female Leadership: Thinking Outside of the Box

When it comes to hiring women in non-traditional fields, the global recycling and hazardous waste company Republic Services has made its mark.

Tina Casey

March 25, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

4 Companies Offering Progressive Benefits For Women

These four companies recognize the need to provide resources for women, and have shown leadership by launching innovative solutions for supporting female employees.

Ashley Paskill

March 21, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

The SDGs as a Global Language for Business

Bloomberg recently convened the first ever single-issue business summit to focus on SDGs, which pulled a number of threads together and charted a path for reaching agreement on common goals.

Tina Casey

March 20, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Want to Engage Hourly Workers? Start with Flexible Scheduling

Though employee engagement is a continuous challenge for the world’s largest companies, hourly workers are often left out of this conversation. Taking a second look at scheduling is an opportunity for companies to engage—and ultimately retain—more people. 

Roya Sabri

March 13, 2019

Finance

Another Wakeup Call for Business: Banks Eye ESG Lending Market

In another sign that the financial world is taking sustainable investing seriously, more banks now have their eyes on the small but growing ESG-related lending market.

Amy Brown

March 12, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Volvo Capping Cars’ Top Speed at 112 MPH – Does it Make Sense?

To burnish its already strong reputation for automobile safety, Volvo will cap its vehicles' speed limits by 2020. But is this a PR stunt or giant step ahead for public safety?

Phil Covington

March 11, 2019

Finance

Why Shifting Gender Balance in Wealth Brings Ripple Effects

As women take impact investing by storm, the ripple effects are leading to more women in finance assuming leadership roles, with more female entrepreneurs reaping the benefits.

Amy Brown

March 8, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Wanted: Clarity on SDGs Reporting for Companies and Investors

A coalition of corporate reporting framework organizations is determined to improve disclosure guidelines for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Amy Brown

March 6, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

The Latest in Sustainability Communications Tactics Revealed

For those working in corporate responsibility, knowing when and how to announce news is critical. To that end, we talked to Bob Langert, who retired in 2016 following more than 30 years with McDonald’s, a tenure that included a role as the company's VP of CSR and sustainability. 

Dave Armon

March 5, 2019

Finance

ESG Engagement Wins More Boards' Buy-In, But Lags in U.S.

Boards are facing increasing pressure from stakeholders to engage on ESG challenges, but in the U.S., many corporate boards are still not getting the memo.

Amy Brown

March 4, 2019