ECONOMY

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

Finance

Starbucks Aligns with New Circular Economy Roadmap

Last year’s shakeup in the global recycling market left cities across the U.S. scrambling for alternatives, and now it looks […]

Tina Casey

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

Finance

Millennials and Generation Z are Poised to Shake Up the Investment World, Study Finds

The vast majority of Generation Z and millennial investors are engaged in socially responsible or impact investments, or plan to […]

Amy Brown

November 13, 2018

Finance

Consumer Preferences Continue to Shift Toward Sustainability, Market Research Shows

Sustainability is no longer a niche function of big companies with a reputation to protect. This isn’t news to anyone […]

Julia Wilson

November 13, 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

Finance

This NYU Incubator Wants to Help Veterans Become Entrepreneurs

As the United States observes Veterans Day with parades, ceremonies and office closures, New York University’s Tandon School of Engineering is looking […]

Mary Mazzoni

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

Finance

This Family Foundation Wants to Inspire Philanthropists to Consider Impact Investing

The Russell Family Foundation has focused on protecting the environment and empowering communities in the Pacific Northwest and Puget Sound […]

Mary Mazzoni

October 23, 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

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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

Corporate Responsibility

Lessons in the Power of Data for Good and Pro Bono

In 2017, giving to charitable causes in the United States reached an estimated $410 billion, a record for the third […]

TriplePundit

October 22, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Death of Khashoggi Tests the Limits of Corporate Social Responsibility

The torture and murder of Saudi journalist and U.S. resident Jamal Khashoggi earlier this month is a crucial tipping point […]

Tina Casey

October 22, 2018

Finance

Sustainable Investment May Not Be Mainstream – But It’s On Its Way

At a time when environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing seems to be making major strides, skepticism about whether sustainable […]

Amy Brown

October 19, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

How Calvert Impact Capital Strengthens Communities Through Impact Investments

The impact investing sector has been growing at a rapid pace. Investors increasingly seek opportunities to make a social and […]

Vikas Vij

October 19, 2018

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3BL Forum 2018

Univision Wants Everyone to Be Seen, Heard and Counted

What can a media company that owns a combined 126 television and radio stations do so that all citizens feel […]

Leon Kaye

October 18, 2018

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How Does Data Privacy Affect Corporate Responsibility?

What New U.S. Data Privacy Laws Mean for Business

This article series is underwritten by Symantec and went through our normal editorial review process.  The frequency and intensity of […]

Mary Mazzoni

October 18, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Forests and Supply Chains in Trouble as “Trump of the Tropics” Could Win Brazil’s Presidency

Brazil’s presidential election on October 28 could prove damaging for the Amazon – and global companies’ commitments to ensure sustainable […]

Grant Whittington

October 18, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

When Boycotts Work: Khashoggi Murder Awakes the CSR Sleeping Giant

Top U.S. companies have been taking concrete action on climate change, gun control, police violence and other key national issues. […]

Tina Casey

October 17, 2018

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3BL Forum 2018

How Blackbaud Celebrates Women’s Voices in the “Brands Taking Stands” Movement

Voice and choice. For Rachel Hutchisson, these are the two most important aspects of social responsibility today. “People want their […]

Megan Amrich

October 17, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Changing the World Is Good Business

By Jennifer Weston-Murphy The Fortune 2018 Change the World list features 57 companies that are doing well by doing good. These businesses […]

CECP The CEO Force for Good

October 17, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Tetra Pak Launches “Plant Secure” to Boost Productivity in the Global Food and Beverage Industry

Food and beverage companies can make use of cutting-edge operational solutions and technology to improve quality and delivery performance while […]

Vikas Vij

October 16, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Companies Are Saying No to ‘Davos in the Desert’

In the wake of reports suggesting that the government of Saudi Arabia is close to admitting that Washington Post columnist […]

Leon Kaye

October 16, 2018

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3BL Forum 2018

MSL Wants to Learn More About How Corporate Activism Influences Stakeholder Behavior

Companies including Bank of America and NASCAR helped convince North Carolina lawmakers to rescind the state’s anti-LGBTQ “bathroom bill.” Nike […]

Mary Mazzoni

October 15, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

New Tool Aims to Unlock Natural Capital Integration for Financial Institutions

Natural capital accounting has for years been heralded as the next big thing in sustainability, championed by the UN, the […]

Amy Brown

October 15, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Educating a Generation of Syrian Children

Watch the film here Every day begins the same for Marah, a 12-year-old girl living in Beirut. “At 8 o’clock, […]

The Garage Blog by HP Inc

October 15, 2018

Finance

What Does It Take to Help Women of Color Build Successful Startups?

Women of color are America’s fastest growing entrepreneurial population. More than 4.5 million black and Latina women now sit at […]

Mary Mazzoni

October 12, 2018

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3BL Forum 2018

When a Financial Institution Takes a Stand on Corporate Citizenship

The financial services industry is one in particular where a commitment to a triple bottom line is most critical. In […]

Laura Wise

October 12, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

This Foundation Is Helping Grieving Students by Supporting Teacher Training and Grants

When tragedies like shootings, suicides or car accidents affect a school community, news reports often state, “Grief counselors will be […]

Megan Amrich

October 12, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Regulators Are Taking a Tougher Stance on ESG Disclosures, Report Finds

Regulators are taking a tougher stance on environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosures, according to a study released this week. […]

Mary Mazzoni

October 12, 2018

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How Does Data Privacy Affect Corporate Responsibility?

Privacy: A Business Imperative and Pillar of Corporate Responsibility

This article series is underwritten by Symantec and went through our normal editorial review process.  All of us can see […]

TriplePundit

October 11, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Why Being a Social 'Edupreneur' is the Way to Go in Business Education Today

Business education has come under fire from different angles in recent years, leading some to even question whether B-Schools should […]

TriplePundit

October 10, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Responsible Investing Survey Reveals Major Shift in ESG Thinking

Investors in the U.S. in general have been slower than their counterparts in Europe in taking environmental, social and governance […]

Amy Brown

October 10, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Report: Food and Beverage Giants Not Doing Enough to Fight Forced Labor

International food and beverage giants are advancing their commitment to ending forced labor in their supply chains, but a new […]

Grant Whittington

October 9, 2018

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3BL Forum 2018

December 7: A Day of Dialogue to Take Collective Action on Workplace Inclusion

Last month, Botham Shem Jean (“Bo”),  a 26-year-old young professional and native of St. Lucia who worked at PwC, was […]

Leon Kaye

October 9, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

U.S. Companies Launch “Time to Vote” Campaign

With the U.S. 2018 midterm elections less than a month away, the major political parties have shifted into high gear, […]

Amy Brown

October 9, 2018

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3BL Forum 2018

The First State is First Again: Delaware is Leading on Corporate Sustainability

Delaware may only be 45th in population and 49th in size amongst U.S. states, but the First State is poised […]

Leon Kaye

October 8, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

How Businesses Can Be Environmentally Friendly and Still Make a Profit

Businesses don’t have to compromise profitability for an eco-friendly restructuring of their current practices. More often than not, they benefit […]

Scott Huntington

October 8, 2018

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3BL Forum 2018

The Pulse of Social Media Influencers in the Corporate World: A Roundtable Discussion

Among the dozens of speakers who represent a wide swath of Corporate America, you won’t want to miss who will […]

3p Editors

October 5, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Harnessing Mobile Technology to Train Supply Chain Workers

Dell has a large and dynamic supply chain, with supplier facilities located in many regions around the world and many […]

TriplePundit

October 5, 2018

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3BL Forum 2018

What to Anticipate in ESG Reporting for 2019

Environmental, social, and governance reporting has become a mainstream feature of corporate America. In addition to responding to stakeholder concerns, […]

Tina Casey

October 4, 2018