ECONOMY

Corporate Responsibility

Could Tourism Offer a Future for Botswana’s Bushmen?

Botswana is the African darling of the international community, praised for its success as a progressive society with a multi-party […]

Travis

June 29, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Want Corporations to Go Green? It's Time to Learn Their Language

By Indy Ratnathicam We have made huge strides in our country’s approach to efficient energy use. The most recent example […]

TriplePundit

June 29, 2016

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From Farm to Factory: A 3 Part Series on Social Impacts in Apparel

Why Europe's Garment Policies Matter

We know the global garment industry and its long, complicated and often invisible supply chains are a major sustainability challenge. […]

Nithin Coca

June 28, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Does Capitalism Have Competition in the United States?

The negative connotation baby boomers once associated with the political theory of socialism has evolved with help from the progressively-thinking […]

Grant Whittington

June 28, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Cliché or Stereotype? It Turns Out Subaru Marketed to Lesbians After All

There are plenty of clichés and stereotypes about gay men and lesbians that elicit an eye-roll from men who are […]

Leon Kaye

June 28, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

The Quick & Dirty: Kicking the Puppy

Before you get too upset, let me make it very clear that you should never, ever kick puppies. Always a […]

Henk Campher

June 28, 2016

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From Farm to Factory: A 3 Part Series on Social Impacts in Apparel

Fashion Transparency Starts With Workers

It’s been three years since the devastating collapse of the Rana Plaza factory in Bangladesh, which claimed the lives of […]

Joi Sears

June 27, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Germany Investigates VW for Market Manipulation, Shareholders Call for Resignations

Some days, things just don’t go the way you hoped. Such was the case for Volkswagen AG’s board this week, which […]

Jan Lee

June 27, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Could PayPal's Peter Thiel Advise Donald Trump on National Security? Maybe.

This has been quite an eyebrow-raising couple of months for Facebook board member and PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel. In May, […]

Tina Casey

June 27, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Tackling Ageism in the Workplace

We’ve made considerable progress on increasing diversity in workplaces over the past decade, though numerous challenges remain. One area in […]

Nithin Coca

June 27, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Unilever Moves Away from Sexist Advertising

For many women, advertising is still very much a boy’s world, as many consider both print and broadcast ads overladen […]

Leon Kaye

June 27, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

The Seedlings of Asia Pulp and Paper’s Zero-Deforestation Policy

Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) sparked many headlines a few years ago when the $12 billion company announced that it […]

Leon Kaye

June 27, 2016

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Sustainable Events

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

June 26, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

3p Weekend: Impact Companies Thriving Under Fortune 500s

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

Mary Mazzoni

June 24, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Brexit Shows Trump Can Win Presidential Election in U.S.

Progressive Britons woke up this morning to the devastating news that their countrymen had voted by 52 percent to leave the […]

jennifer boynton

June 24, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

A New Territory for Airbnb: Corporate Responsibility

As a company operating in almost every country around the world, it seemed as if there were no uncharted territories […]

Raz Godelnik

June 24, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Trump Tower's Public Gardens Aren't as Public as They Should Be

Republican nominee, presidential candidate, business mogul, TV personality and … gardener? Donald Trump’s resume boasts many impressive accomplishments. But among […]

Grant Whittington

June 24, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Report: Corporate Reputation is The Strongest Driver for Social Good

Do you know what the top driver is for a retailer to create social good? How about a manufacturer? Ketchum […]

3p Editors

June 24, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

On the Corporate Social Responsibility of the Media in the Electoral Process

In the midst of an intense and acrimonious electoral process in the U.S., it is time to consider the corporate social responsibility of the media -- printed, social and broadcast -- beyond their traditional social and environmental responsibility as a corporate entity. 

Antonio Vives

June 24, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

The ICT Industry Must Do More to Stop Forced Labor

Forced labor is a massive global problem. It generates around $150 billion worth of illegal profits annually. And $34 billion of that […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

June 23, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Tesla Makes Offer to Buy SolarCity

Here’s some news that should rock the clean-energy world. Electric vehicle superstar Tesla just tendered an offer to buy America’s […]

RP Siegel

June 23, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Agroforesty, Community Development Linchpins of APP’s Zero-Deforestation Policy

Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) spent years in the crosshairs of the world’s largest environmental groups over past accusations about how the […]

Leon Kaye

June 23, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Apple Wants To Make It Harder To Fix iPhones

Most people want to hold on to their cell phones as long as possible. One poll found that 54 percent of […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

June 23, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Cook County, Illinois: An Agent of Change

By Jesus “Chuy” Garcia and Marc J. Lane Cook County is taking a page out of the social enterprise playbook. […]

TriplePundit

June 23, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Why You Need to Focus on Creating Value

By Diana Kander Every year, companies are losing upward of $450 billion, all because employees aren’t actively engaged with their […]

TriplePundit

June 23, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Ford on Mobility: 'One Foot in Today and One Foot in Tomorrow'

Last week, Ford published its 2015 sustainability report entitled “Accelerating Today for a Better Tomorrow.” This report is an expansive […]

Bill Roth

June 22, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Why Obama's Meeting With the Dalai Lama Was So Controversial

Normally, a meeting between a sitting American president and a widely-respected Nobel Peace Laureate would be cause for celebration. But […]

Nithin Coca

June 22, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Hundreds of All-Electric, American-Made Scooters Coming to San Francisco

Over the last four years, TriplePundit has periodically reported on the growth of the San Francisco-based electric-scooter sharing service, Scoot […]

Phil Covington

June 22, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Twitter Chat Recap: #3pHealthyAging with Caesars Entertainment

Today, TriplePundit and experts from Caesars Entertainment, Second Wind Dreams, Meals on Wheels America and Cleveland Clinic came together today […]

Marissa Rosen

June 22, 2016

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From Farm to Factory: A 3 Part Series on Social Impacts in Apparel

Can A Company Be 'Good' If It Isn't Transparent?

Our personal opinions of what makes a high-quality apparel company have changed dramatically in the past few decades. Today, consumers […]

Jan Lee

June 21, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

NAACP: The Black Vote Is Still Threatened

Listen carefully to this year’s presidential candidates, and you’ll hear a redundant thread: They want as many black votes as […]

Jan Lee

June 21, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

One Good Reason Why Peter Thiel Supports Donald Trump For President

The 2016 presidential campaign cycle has been splattered with one bizarre episode after another. Most emanate from the camp of presumptive […]

Tina Casey

June 21, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Asia Pulp and Paper Says Its Words About Sustainability Are Backed by Action

Indonesia-based Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) does not always score the most favorable press. Many publications, including TriplePundit, have cast […]

Leon Kaye

June 21, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Leave Spreadsheets Behind and Overcome Reporting Fatigue

By Maya Yarowsky and Noam Gressel Sustainability reporting is an important tool for companies to reflect their internal growth and […]

TriplePundit

June 21, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Congress Strengthens Toxic Substances Control Act in Rare Bipartisan, Pro-Environment Move

According to the nonprofit Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), the bill, which passed the Senate and is expected to be signed […]

Nithin Coca

June 20, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Mileage Cheating Scandal to Cost Mitsubishi $600 Million

Mitsubishi Motors recently announced that it will reimburse owners of four of its kei car (or mini-vehicle) models in the […]

Leon Kaye

June 20, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Corporations to Avoid Next Month’s Republican Convention in Cleveland

Presidential hopeful Donald Trump loves to boast that he is “really rich,” but now that the primaries are over, he […]

Leon Kaye

June 20, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

How a New CEO Can Change Company Mindset On CSR

By Noel Griffith Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is an often overlooked area within small to medium organizations. It’s not just […]

TriplePundit

June 20, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

3p Weekend: In the Wake of Orlando Tragedy, Companies Step Up

As we cope with this senseless tragedy, the kindness of these people and organizations can, at the very least, prove there is hope.

Mary Mazzoni

June 17, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Zero-Deforestation Commitments: What Do They Mean?

A new report from the nonprofit organization Forests Trends takes a look at corporate deforestation commitments — and highlights both […]

Nithin Coca

June 17, 2016

Finance

If Starbucks Were a Bank, It Would Be a Billion-Dollar Force

Starbucks is like a scrappy athlete. Just when it gets knocked down by some controversy or non-controversy — as in, not […]

Leon Kaye

June 17, 2016

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MGM Defining Thought Leadership

Corporate Diversity Initiatives: Best Practices and Pitfalls

Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared on MGMThink. By Phyllis A. James, MGM Now, more than ever, corporate America embraces […]

TriplePundit

June 16, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Kalamazoo Bike Tragedy Spotlights Safety Concerns

In the early evening of June 7, nine longtime friends who were part of a group that called themselves the […]

Andrea Newell

June 16, 2016

Finance

Study: Big Banks Pour Billions Into 'Extreme' Fossil Fuels

The world’s largest banks are the bankers to fossil fuel companies, providing them with hundreds of billions of dollars, a […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

June 16, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

In Philadelphia, A Bold Experiment In Sustainable Journalism

“People are starting to realize that serious journalism in big cities could actually go away,” says Terry Egger, publisher and […]

Brad Edmondson

June 16, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Responsibility, Transparency and Customer Engagement Are Keys to Marks & Spencer’s Success

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has long been a leader on corporate responsibility and sustainability within the retail industry. The venerable […]

Leon Kaye

June 16, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Strippers and Ubers? They May Be More Alike Than You Think

When you think of Uber, strippers aren’t likely to pop into your head. For one, Uber drivers, unlike taxi drivers, don’t expect […]

Grant Whittington

June 16, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Sustainable Seafood is a Global Responsibility – and Opportunity

By Elizabeth Hogan Long after its initial use, lost fishing gear persists in the world’s oceans for up to hundreds […]

TriplePundit

June 16, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

The Economics of Gun Control

Every time a tragedy on the scale of Virginia Tech, Sandy Hook, Aurora, San Bernardino and, now, Orlando occurs, there […]

Leon Kaye

June 15, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

EPA Links Herbicide to Cancer – and Does Nothing

In a long-awaited study, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concluded that atrazine, the second most commonly used herbicide in the […]

Nithin Coca

June 15, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Trump Bans Washington Post from Campaign Events

As his reactions in the wake of the Orlando massacre show, Donald Trump will say anything incendiary in order to push […]

Leon Kaye

June 15, 2016

Finance

Long-Term Solutions for the World’s Poorest Economy

It’s around 4:30 a.m. and still pitch black as I arrive at the bus station in downtown Lilongwe. At this […]

Travis

June 15, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Are You and Your Organization Ready to Get Future Fit?

By Giles Hutchins In times of turmoil, the danger lies not in the turmoil but in facing it with yesterday’s […]

TriplePundit

June 15, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

What's the Best Way for Your Business to Give Back?

By Andy Cummings Your company is about to move into uncharted territory: It’s time to formalize a philanthropic program. You […]

TriplePundit

June 15, 2016

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Fostering Diversity and Purpose at Work

Companies As Activists: Brands Take A Stand For Justice

Most brands claim to have some form of social mission, but few act on it. Today’s winning brands are not only […]

Joi Sears

June 14, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Gas Stations Close as Fire Rages Near Alberta Oil Sands

The wildfire that roared through Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, last May has been called the worst fire in Canadian history. […]

Jan Lee

June 14, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

In Wake of Gawker Case, Peter Thiel Drags Facebook into White Nationalist Territory

Facebook board member Peter Thiel is facing a firestorm of criticism in the aftermath of revelations that he secretly financed […]

Tina Casey

June 14, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Trump, Self-Described ‘Protector,’ Is More of a Corporate Predator

Donald Trump fancies himself a “protector,” whether he is talking about jobs, terrorism, entitlements or immigration. One of the premises […]

Leon Kaye

June 14, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

How Peter Thiel's Gawker Lawsuit Could Trip Up Facebook

File this one under “T” for The Law of Unintended Consequences: Tech tycoon Peter Thiel is facing a blistering storm […]

Tina Casey

June 13, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Over Half Your Potential Employees Seek Strong CSR Commitments

It’s no secret that most millennial professionals today expect more from their employer than simply a paycheck. Don’t be mislead, […]

Anum Yoon

June 13, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

With Bridges Burned Elsewhere, Uber Looks to Africa for Opportunity

Investors want to see more results from Uber than its wildly overinflated valuation. But the company is facing its share […]

Leon Kaye

June 13, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Target's 'Made to Matter' Brings Sustainable Products to the Masses

Target recently joined Freya Williams’ enviable list of “Green Giants” — companies that generated a billion dollars or more in […]

jennifer boynton

June 13, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

US-India Pact on Renewables Will Help Keep Coal in the Ground

President Barack Obama and Indian President Narendra Modi signed a pact last week, extending a commitment originally established in 2014, […]

RP Siegel

June 13, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

3p Weekend: 8 Companies Going All-In on Ocean Conservation

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

Mary Mazzoni

June 10, 2016

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From Farm to Factory: A 3 Part Series on Social Impacts in Apparel

Three Years After Rana Plaza, Worker Safety Improves in Bangladesh

Nothing positive can be said about the 2012 Tazreen Fashion factory fire, the Rana Plaza factory collapse the following year, […]

Leon Kaye

June 10, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Hershey Pledges Improvement on Cacao, Palm Oil and Animal Welfare

Hershey is confronting a bevy of problems as consumers seek snacks and foods that are more healthful and responsibly produced — […]

Leon Kaye

June 10, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Heineken Launches Zero-Carbon Brewery in Austria

Many of us enjoy a cold brew from time to time, but beer’s surging popularity worldwide has resulted in this […]

Leon Kaye

June 10, 2016

Finance

Activating America’s Problem-Solvers: 5 Solutions for the Next President

By Deborah Smolover Manuel Robles, a high-school junior from the South Side of Chicago, doubted the value of his IT […]

TriplePundit

June 10, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

How Yum! Brands Engages Local Communities Worldwide

Editor’s Note: This piece was written by TriplePundit editorial staff on behalf of Yum! Brands. As consumer tastes evolve past […]

3p Editors

June 10, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Building an Economy Worthy of Our Affection

“Overturning a previously accepted paradigm does not come about from gathering new facts that call the paradigm into question. Mere […]

TriplePundit

June 10, 2016

Finance

Why So Many M&A Deals End in Failure

By Lisa Coffey Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) has become a bit of a buzzphrase of late. It appears that, lured by […]

TriplePundit

June 10, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Suspended Palm Oil Producer Drops Lawsuit Against RSPO

Palm oil has become a massive business, and while its total value is difficult to assess, CNN reports suggest the […]

Leon Kaye

June 9, 2016