ECONOMY

Corporate Responsibility

Airbnb Hopes Big-Name Hires Can Salvage Its Image

What started as a benign space-sharing service has turned into an elaborate $30 billion company. In the meantime, Airbnb — which had […]

Leon Kaye

July 26, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Sustainability, Public Procurement and the Future of Our Forests

By Raminder Chowdharty Here is some news most of us may have overlooked: On May 26, Norway became the first […]

TriplePundit

July 26, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Toymakers Take the Lead On Sustainable Plastics

By Kevin Ireland Plastics are seemingly the ideal raw material for toys. They’re relatively inexpensive, easy to clean, durable and […]

TriplePundit

July 26, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

US-EU Transatlantic Trade Offers Biofuel Incentives But Puts Climate at Risk, Say Critics

So much for the G20 recent pledge to stop climate change. According to an article published last week by the […]

Jan Lee

July 25, 2016

Finance

Tesla Announces Part 2 of Its Master Plan, With Part 1 Still Unfulfilled

You might doubt the Tesla-SolarCity merger, but you cannot dispute the ambition and vision of Elon Musk. His drive to […]

Leon Kaye

July 25, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Follow The Money: Why PayPal's Peter Thiel Won a Key Slot at RNC 2016

This certainly is a good election cycle for strange stories. One of the strangest involves high-flying Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel, […]

Tina Casey

July 25, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Anheuser-Busch’s 'Barley Grower Days' is Top-Notch Engagement

Barley, one of the world’s oldest cultivated crops, blankets the rolling landscape of eastern Idaho like softly waving fur.  A […]

Nick Aster

July 25, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

3p Weekend: Why The Republican Platform Should Concern Environmentalists

With a busy week behind you and the weekend within reach, there’s no shame in taking things a bit easy […]

Mary Mazzoni

July 22, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Walmart’s Embrace of ‘Ugly' Fruits and Vegetables Fights Food Waste and Hunger

Earlier this week, Walmart announced in a blog post that it would start selling “beautifully imperfect” apples at some of […]

Leon Kaye

July 22, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Small Group Tours are Transforming the Travel Industry

Where will you travel on your next holiday? How will you get there? Numerous studies indicate that international tourists are […]

Travis

July 22, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

The Benefits of Sustainable Landscaping for Your Business

By Megan Wild If you run a business with a physical, brick-and-mortar location, it’s likely that the most overlooked aspect […]

TriplePundit

July 22, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

ISO 14001 Certification Shows Sustainable Businesses are More Competitive

By Robert Fenn Sixty-eight percent of companies that use the ISO 14001 standard have either qualified or directly won business thanks to their […]

TriplePundit

July 22, 2016

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The Bill of Rights: Speech and Guns in the Private Workplace

The Bill of Rights – what do they really guarantee us in the workplace? It seems we can’t turn on the […]

Jan Lee

July 21, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Tension Heats Up Over the South China Sea, Shows No Signs of Cooling

The South China Sea has long fomented a diplomatic row between China and its neighbors, including Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, […]

Leon Kaye

July 21, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

EV Expansion and the Hunt for a Charging Station

Electric vehicles are not new. Tesla Motors burst onto the market in 2003, while the Nissan Leaf has been out since […]

Nithin Coca

July 21, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Cargill Suspends Palm Oil Contracts with Controversial Producer

A founding member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), Malaysia-based IOI Group symbolizes the palm oil industry’s struggles […]

Leon Kaye

July 21, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

At RNC in Cleveland, PayPal's Peter Thiel Will 'Make America One Again'

This week, the whole world is talking about the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. The hot topics run the gamut: Donald […]

Tina Casey

July 21, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

10 Reasons to Travel the World – While in High School

By Matthew Redman I’ll bet most people don’t think of world travel as a way to help to solve the […]

TriplePundit

July 21, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Herbalife Agrees to $200M Settlement with FTC Over Pyramid Scheme Allegations

You’ve probably heard of the nutritional supplement company Herbalife. Heck, the chances are high that half of your Instagram followers […]

Leon Kaye

July 20, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

The Future of Packaging is Under the Sea

By Melissa Lang Have a think about how much packaging you waste each year. Many of us attempt to reduce […]

TriplePundit

July 20, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Volkswagen, GM Face Troubles in Court

It’s been a rough week for the auto industry and, not surprisingly, for Germany’s leading car maker. On Friday, the […]

Jan Lee

July 19, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

As Advocates Gripe Over GMO-Labeling Law, One Company Leads

On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the country’s first labeling legislation for genetically-modified organisms (GMOs). President Barack Obama […]

Mary Mazzoni

July 19, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

5 Important Lessons From an Eco-preneur

By Jessica Thiefels If you want to be in a business with a focus on the environment, you want to […]

TriplePundit

July 19, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Beer Industry Finally Agrees to Nutrition Labeling

Coming soon to your favorite distributor: nutrition labels on more brands of beer. Everyone enjoys a nice cold beer now […]

Leon Kaye

July 18, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Simple Sustainability Strategies Begin with Waste Management

By Jennifer Hermes The role of energy in the sustainability field is a critical one. But for small- and medium-sized […]

TriplePundit

July 18, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Cultivating Our Leadership of the Future

By Giles Hutchins Over the last few weeks, I’ve had the pleasure of engaging with senior business leaders from a range […]

TriplePundit

July 18, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

3p Weekend: Everything You Need to Know About Trump's VP Pick

With a busy week behind you and the weekend within reach, there’s no shame in taking things a bit easy […]

Mary Mazzoni

July 15, 2016

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Is MGM Resorts Really Leaving the Nevada Grid?

In May, news broke that MGM Resorts International, the gaming giant behind some of the most popular casinos on the […]

3p Editors

July 15, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Shareholder Activism on Sustainability Issues is Surging

It was not long ago that shareholder activism most often focused on changing the trajectory of what investors saw as a […]

Leon Kaye

July 15, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

7 Tips for Your Next Cause Marketing Campaign

By Kerri Moore More than three-quarters (87 percent) of consumers say they would gladly choose one brand over any other if […]

TriplePundit

July 15, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

The Secret Weapon of Effective Sustainability Project Managers

By Justine Burt A few years ago, I interviewed dozens of sustainability project managers (SPM) at medium-sized businesses to better […]

TriplePundit

July 15, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Greenpeace Calls Out Leading Fashion Brands in ‘Detox Catwalk’

The global fashion industry has a massive impact on the environment. This impact extends from the pesticides used to grow […]

Leon Kaye

July 14, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Uber Takes on New York’s MTA with Cheap Rides in Manhattan

Uber — the ridesharing service everyone loves to hate, but also loves to use — is taking on New York […]

Leon Kaye

July 14, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Animated Video Highlights Labor Abuses in Palm Oil Supply Chain

The global palm oil industry insists it is improving its environmental and human rights record. But many NGOs believe the […]

Leon Kaye

July 14, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Amazon: No. 1 for Counterfeits, Cardboard Waste and More

That cheap deal from Amazon may not be what it seems, as some say the e-commerce giant allows counterfeiters free reign on […]

Nithin Coca

July 14, 2016

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Corporate Mentoring Builds Leaders From Within

Sometimes people need a spark to get creative ideas flowing. Or, as the Bible says, “iron sharpens iron.” How does that […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

July 13, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Bank of America Pledges $40 Million to Youth Employment

Several years after the 2008-2009 global financial crisis, banks still have a long road ahead to earn the trust of […]

Leon Kaye

July 13, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Copenhagen's Solar Boats Offer a Fun and Green Afternoon

Few activities are more relaxing than a lazy boat ride through a fun city like Copenhagen.  The concept is especially […]

Jo Piazza

July 12, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Considering Ontario’s Climate Change Solution

By Emma Bailey World governments must begin to reckon with the worsening climate crisis. Certain nations have taken broader steps than […]

TriplePundit

July 12, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

4 Steps to a Remote Workforce and a Healthier Planet

By David Schwartz Now more than ever, companies are conscious about the environmental impacts of their policies. Though commuting to […]

TriplePundit

July 12, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

JetBlue's Purpose-Driven Campaigns Spark Conversation

During a divisive time, how can a company inspire people to lay aside personal opinions and do something for the […]

3p Editors

July 11, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

North Carolina Eases Coal Ash Cleanup Laws as New Leak is Discovered

North Carolina legislators celebrated a victory this month: For the first time in years, they came up with a constructive […]

Jan Lee

July 11, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Phillip Morris Loses Lawsuit Against Uruguay on Tough Tobacco Rules

An international trade court ruled against Philip Morris International (PMI) in the company’s lawsuit against the government of Uruguay over […]

Leon Kaye

July 11, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Elon Musk and Tesla Twitter Outbursts Smack of a Cover-Up

In the worlds of politics and business, when it comes to a crisis, the cover-up is always worse than the […]

Leon Kaye

July 11, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

B-Lister’s Memoir of ‘Gap Year’ in Africa Makes the Case Against Voluntourism

In the old days of the entertainment industry, an up-and-coming actor would find celebrity by entering into a sham marriage […]

Leon Kaye

July 11, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

What Nature Teaches Us About Design and Leadership

“A sustainable world already exists. And we need to access that wisdom, that knowledge, those design blueprints, those chemical recipes, […]

3p Editors

July 11, 2016

Finance

Investors Can’t Ignore the Human Capital Challenge for Social Enterprises

By Sal Giambanco We at Omidyar Network have invested close to $1 billion in social enterprises. And like any investor, […]

TriplePundit

July 11, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Power to the People: Enel Group and the SDG Compass

Adopted last September, the Sustainable Development Goals reflect the best aspirations for a world in transition. Building on the Millennium Development Goals […]

Tom Schueneman

July 8, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Advocates: Organic Food Companies Worked with Monsanto on Bogus GMO-Labeling Bill

To say that genetically modified foods are controversial would be a massive understatement. Millions of citizens are concerned about potential […]

RP Siegel

July 8, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Report: The U.S. Has More Oil Than Saudi Arabia or Russia

Global oil prices recently edged upward but still hover around $45 a barrel. Some observers blame the two-year slump on a […]

Leon Kaye

July 8, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Q&A: GRI Expert Alyson Genovese on the Changing CR Reporting Landscape and What You Need to Know

By Judy Sandford The world of corporate responsibility (CR) reporting has changed dramatically in recent years. Governments, stock exchanges, regulators, customers […]

TriplePundit

July 8, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

HP Aims High Again: Zero-Deforestation and 100% Clean Energy by 2020

In its latest sustainability report, the global electronics and consulting company HP made several strong public goals to improve sourcing […]

Nithin Coca

July 7, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Are Multinationals Doing Enough for the Climate?

Many of the biggest polluters and greenhouse gas emitters on the planet are transnational companies. A new report from Thomson-Reuters […]

Nithin Coca

July 7, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Google Buys 236 Megawatts of Wind Power for EU Data Centers

Google, which describes itself as the world’s largest buyer of clean energy, announced another investment in renewables last week. Its […]

Leon Kaye

July 6, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

F-Bombs Launched At Donald Trump, Could Hit PayPal's Peter Thiel

A growing number of political observers are lobbing the label “fascist” at presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Fair or […]

Tina Casey

July 6, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Interview: The Impact of Brexit on a Sustainable Future

“Brexit could potentially represent a great risk or a great opportunity to both the EU and to Britain.” So says […]

RP Siegel

July 6, 2016

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Op/Ed: The Powerful Role of Aviation in Sustainable Urbanization

By John Mandyck Chief Sustainability Officer for UTC Urbanization is a 21st-century mega-trend impacting the future of aviation. In 2007, for […]

TriplePundit

July 5, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

The Free Market for Internet Access Stops at Apartments

Americans love to talk about the free market, especially conservative Republicans, many of whom are in a tizzy as its […]

Leon Kaye

July 5, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

5 Ways Your Small Business Can Save on Technology Costs

By Jill Phillips Running a business, no matter how small it is, can be both expensive and harmful to the […]

TriplePundit

July 5, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

VW Aims to Remake Its Green Empire (and the Electric Car Industry)

Volkswagen AG’s recent announcement that it plans to remake itself into the world’s top electric car producer isn’t exactly surprising […]

Jan Lee

July 1, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Cambodian Garment Workers Quickly Losing Their Rights

The garment industry has a massive impact throughout the developing countries that have become integral to its supply chain. And usually […]

Leon Kaye

July 1, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

What Does Queer Allyship Have To Do With Sustainability?

Editor’s Note: A version of this post was originally posted on Medium. By Lily Laurence This weekend, the San Francisco Bay […]

TriplePundit

July 1, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Automakers Rev Up Recycling and Sustainability Efforts

By Charles Krome The auto industry is inextricably linked to both the environment and the economy. And how the industry handles […]

TriplePundit

July 1, 2016

Finance

A Grand Strategy for Economic Prosperity and Security

By Mike Hancox Twice in the 20th century, the United States led global efforts to address the great existential challenges of the […]

TriplePundit

July 1, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Why Hotels Fell Behind On Sustainability and How They Caught Up

By Megan Wild In recent history, hotels have been accused of damaging the environment, and sometimes with good reason. The rise […]

TriplePundit

July 1, 2016

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Purposeful Work: Why All Generations Want to Find Meaning in the Day-to-Day

By Shannon Schuyler As the Chief Purpose Officer for one of the world’s largest and most trusted professional services firms, […]

TriplePundit

June 30, 2016

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From Pipedream to Product Innovation: The Rise of the Circular Economy

The famous “Blue Marble” photograph (above) was the first shot ever created of the Earth in full view. It was […]

Sarah Lozanova

June 30, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

'Three Amigos' Canada, U.S. and Mexico Forge Clean Energy and Climate Goals

If anything good comes out of the climate change debate these days, it’s the capacity to forge unlikely partnerships. Take, […]

Jan Lee

June 30, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Volkswagen Agrees to Pay $14.7B Following Emissions Scandal

On Tuesday, Volkswagen reached a record settlement to pay up to $14.7 billion as a result of its “dieselgate” emissions […]

Grant Whittington

June 30, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

U.N. Global Compact Leaders Summit: Let's Build a Better World … Together

By Dawn Emling Over the last several decades, it has become the norm that companies are expected to play their […]

TriplePundit

June 30, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

How APP’s Paper Mills Demonstrate Both Strength and Sustainability

The reason why Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) has become the largest company within the industry (or second largest, depending on […]

Leon Kaye

June 30, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Eileen Fisher’s Journey to 100 Percent Sustainability

When Eileen Fisher was a kid she was shy, had crossed eyes and mentally spaced out a lot. No one […]

3p Editors

June 29, 2016