ECONOMY

Finance

A Strong Pitch Deck Can Make All the Difference, Especially for Women Entrepreneurs — So This Agency is Stepping Up

Only 2 percent of venture capital in the U.S. went to women entrepreneurs in 2021; a pitch deck can make all the difference, so this agency is stepping up.

Janice Phelan

July 11, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

Be Careful What You Wish For: Top U.S. Corporations Reap What Political Donations Sowed

In terms of how the Supreme Court's abortion decision affects U.S. businesses, clinics and providers only represent one part of the anti-abortion dragnet.

Tina Casey

June 30, 2022

Finance

The Disclosure Divide: How Proposed SEC Requirements Change the Reporting Landscape

A proposed SEC rule on climate disclosure could force alignment between what companies say about climate, versus what they actually do.  

Mark Allegrini

June 30, 2022

Finance

Driving to Green Economy Resembles Waze Trip, Says State Street CEO

The journey to a net-zero world will follow a route that’s less like Google Maps and more like Waze, says the CEO of State Street.

Dave Armon

June 30, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

Title IX: After 50 Years, We Can Do Even Better for Women’s Sports

50 years after this 37-word amendment became U.S. law, the effects of Title IX have been notable in school programs, especially for women's sports.

Roya Sabri

June 28, 2022

Finance

Yes, Decarbonization Can Absolutely Generate Business Opportunities

The decarbonization technologies needed to create a low-carbon economy will generate promising business opportunities over the next several years.

3p Editors

June 13, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

Getting Our Heads Wrapped Around All That ESG Data

How exactly can sustainability professionals effectively collect ESG data, what can they do with it and how do we drive sustainable decision making?

Leon Kaye

June 10, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

Sustainability Top of Mind for CEOs and Boards, IBM Survey Reveals

Corporate investment in sustainability has more than doubled as a percentage of revenue over the past five years, says a new research conducted by IBM.

Dave Armon

June 9, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

How Consumer Goods Companies Use Life Cycle Assessments to Create More Sustainable Products

Life cycle assessments, or LCAs, can be a valuable tool for consumer companies as they look to respond to consumers’ sustainability expectations.

3p Editors

June 8, 2022

Finance

Companies Have Cash — They Should Keep It Where It Counts

The path to financial advancement is blocked for the 22 percent of Americans who are unbanked or underbanked, but safe, secure options definitely exist.

Tim Chen

June 7, 2022

Finance

High Pump Prices: Oil Lobby Says Blame Russia and Biden, But Economists Say It Ain’t So

A recent report shows how the U.S. energy sector in the is using the war between Russia and Ukraine to push for the expansion of fossil fuel production.<br />

Andrew Kaminsky

June 6, 2022

Finance

Environmental Due Diligence is a Major Play for M&A Risk Mitigation

The new world of M&A must include a wide range of procedures in order to mitigate any risks, and that includes a focus on environmental due diligence.

Jeffrey McBride

June 3, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

Memo to Businesses: Don't Go Back to Normal After Mass Shootings

The world is moving on with its regularly scheduled programming after two horrific mass shootings, but it's about time for companies to have a gut check.

Roya Sabri

June 2, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

The State of Corporate Social Responsibility? It’s Quite a White One, Actually

Demographic data about CSR professionals are in, and it turns out despite all the talk about diversity and inclusion, this is still a very white space.

Gloria Johns

June 2, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

Applying DEI to Customer Service Ensures Hospitality for All

This DEI consultant, disability advocate and author explains how embracing DEI in business is not about politics: It’s about hospitality and inclusion.

Riya Anne Polcastro

May 31, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

A DEI Consultancy That Urges Clients to Go Beyond Token PR and CSR

According to this CEO, in the alphabet soup that is ESG, DEI and CSR, each have weak links that represent a common problem: difficulty measuring outcomes.

Gloria Johns

May 31, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

For Small Businesses, DEI is About Growth

Small business leaders can deepen their social impact by weaving their values into the core what their companies do, says DEI consultant Alison Tedford.

Riya Anne Polcastro

May 27, 2022

Finance

Turns out, Immigrants Do Have a Large Role in Securing a Sustainable Economy

Data from the American Immigration Council underscore the role that immigrants play in the U.S. economy - as in making it more sustainable and secure.

Gary E. Frank

May 27, 2022

Alternative Economies

Living Wages Could be a Boon for Corporate Profits

The case for a living wage is gaining traction, as it should: among other benefits, evidence suggests higher wages can also help boost corporate profits.

Riya Anne Polcastro

May 23, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

Clearly, Corporations Struggle Being Beholden to Both Shareholders and Communities

The dominant news stories that have rocked the U.S. business community of late is showcasing the current struggles of the CSR movement.

Gloria Johns

May 13, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

Companies Committed to DEI Can’t Move Forward Without Taking Employees’ Mental Health Seriously

At business executives call employees to return to the office, author Tara Jaye Frank urges them to take their employees’ mental health seriously.

Riya Anne Polcastro

May 10, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

3 Things U.S. Companies Can Learn from Ireland’s Green Initiatives

Here are three trends helping Ireland deliver on sustainability goals, strategies worthwhile for American organizations to consider deploying as well.

Jessica Benson

May 10, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

A Return to the Office Is a Chance to Reset DEI Within Companies

Black women overwhelmingly wish to work remotely or switch to a hybrid model, a sign that companies need to review how they approach DEI challenges.

Riya Anne Polcastro

May 9, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

Clean Energy Mustn't Scale at the Expense of the World's Indigenous People

Critics say too many clean energy projects worldwide lack any local community engagement with Indigenous communities or other marginalized groups.

Rasha Rehman

May 9, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

As Corporate Reckoning over Equity Continues, What Can We Learn From Amazon’s Racial Audit?

Diversity consultant Kim Crowder tells 3p that Amazon’s racial equity audit could actually serve as a roadmap leading to an even stronger, thriving company.

Roya Sabri

May 6, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

We Need to Talk About the Impact of Societal Ills on DEI

Business leaders cannot be blind to the reality of today's political climate, which threatens to derail what's been achieved so far on the DEI front.

Gloria Johns

May 5, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

Corporations Can and Must Become Agents of Equity, Says Coalition

Commitments linked to companies' policy statement for racial and economic equity will soon be held to account by this coalition's performance standards.

Gloria Johns

May 3, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

Google’s 2030 Roadmap Directs Traffic to Freedom from Carbon Emissions

Google's carbon emissions roadmap is about more than goals; it addresses challenges like advancing clean energy and boosting sustainable consumer behavior.

Terry E. Cohen

May 2, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

Social Media Still Lags in Fighting Climate Change Misinformation

Social media platforms are more opaque than transparent about their policies to combat climate change misinformation, concludes a new scorecard.

Gary E. Frank

April 28, 2022

Finance

Food Waste Innovation: Good for Business, Essential for the Earth

About 1.3 billion metric tons of food waste are generated annually worldwide, yet this massive problem also offers economic and social impact opportunties.

Tonya Bakritzes

April 27, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

Why DEI Programs Too Often Fail and How Companies Can Respond

Two DEI program specialists spoke with 3p to discuss various reasons why corporate DEI initiatives fail and how companies can avoid such pitfalls.

Gloria Johns

April 26, 2022

Finance

Developing the ‘S’ and ‘G’ in ESG Investing

Social and governance issues play a huge role in helping investors secure ROI and manage risk, yet these areas of ESG investing still lie under the radar.

Rasha Rehman

April 25, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

United Airlines CEO’s Straight Talk on Sustainability Irks Competitors

The CEO of United Airlines admits to angering some competitors when the carrier pledged to become 100 percent green by 2050 without carbon offsets.<br />

Dave Armon

April 19, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

Ceres, SEC Leaders Talk About the Bridge to Expanded Climate Disclosure

Corporate sustainability professionals were updated by the head of the SEC on which companies would be required ramp up their climate disclosure data.<br />

Dave Armon

April 19, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

Numbers Don’t Lie on Diversity and Inclusion, Or Do They?

3p examined three companies' demographic profiles and found varying indices being reported - but only one of them asserted its diversity by counting noses.

Gloria Johns

April 19, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

What Our Nonprofit Partners Are Doing to Support People Impacted by the War in Ukraine – and How You Can Help

Cisco employees have so far donated nearly $1 million to 19 nonprofit organizations featured in its Ukraine Humanitarian Assistance Fund.

Cisco Corporate Social Responsibility Blog

April 18, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

Corporate Executives Reveal Disconnect on Sustainability Progress

A survey from Google Cloud and The Harris Poll revealed many executives show disconnect when asked about quantifying progress on their sustainability work.

Terry E. Cohen

April 13, 2022

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Inclusion is Better for Business — in the Tech Sector and Beyond

For These Neurodiverse Business Leaders, Their Differences Are Their Superpowers

Celebrating neurodiversity in the workplace starts at the individual level. We spoke with two business leaders about how their differences power their careers.

Amy Brown

April 12, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

How One Firm Makes Sustainability Planning a Reality for Businesses

Green Places offers clients a four-step sustainability program, with suggestions on choosing an internal group of employees that would shepherd the plan.

Gloria Johns

April 11, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

Greenwashing Indeed Comes in All Colors

Investors focused on sustainability must overlook corporate rhetoric, seek signs of any greenwashing and think how a company fits into the big picture.

Tina Casey

April 8, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

After Staten Island Union Vote, What’s Next?

We've yet to see what'll come from the newest labor union in Staten Island, but what's certain is that those employees' needs scored much-deserved focus.

Roya Sabri

April 8, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

As Union Movement Grows, One Company Pitches Personal Cups, No More PFAS and Customer EV Charging

As unionizing efforts gain momentum, Starbucks is positioning itself as the vanguard of change - on some challenges, at least.

Tina Casey

April 5, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

How is DEI Changing Companies? We Asked Three CEOs

To gauge the influence of DEI in the workplace, 3p recently interviewed three CEOs of companies that work with CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion.

Gloria Johns

March 31, 2022

Alternative Economies

Brands Taking Stands

Wage Inequality and Lessons from the Oligarchy

Current focus on an elite group of 700 or so super-rich citizens distracts from a much broader wage inequality issue that affects millions nationwide.

Tina Casey

March 30, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

Shared Sisterhood: The Business Case for Intersectionality

Every year we dedicate the month of March to celebrating women’s contributions to society and culture. While women have shattered many ceilings over time, those gains have not been equal for all women.

Lesley Slaton Brown and Latasha Gary

March 29, 2022

Sponsored

Lead on Purpose: How Values Drive Business in Uncertain Times

A Purpose-Driven Culture Built on Putting People First

Organizations often talk about the importance of company culture, but what does a healthy company culture actually look like? And how can leaders ensure their company culture is truly making an impact on their people while also benefiting their industries and society at large? 

Brian Garish

March 25, 2022

Finance

ESG Reporting: How Transparent Are You?

Now is the time to get a handle on your company's ESG reporting, and here are four steps your organization can take today to get started.

Jim Wetekamp

March 25, 2022

Finance

Money Talks: SEC Closes the Door on Climate Change Denial

Investors and sustainable business groups are greeting the new disclosure rules proposed by the SEC with enthusiasm, and for good reason.

Tina Casey

March 24, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

Forget the Great Resignation, Let’s Talk About the Great Reengagement

Volunteering may never look the same, but most nonprofits may be better for it — and the new models that are emerging could help companies stand out in the talent war amidst the Great Resignation.

Reed Bundy

March 23, 2022

Finance

What’s Next for LanzaTech, the Carbon Capture Company Going Public?

3p recently spoke with LanzaTech's CEO, Dr. Jennifer Holmgren, about the carbon emissions recycling company's business and what it sees in the future.

Chloe Skye Weiser

March 23, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

ESG: The Tidal Wave Hitting Businesses in 2022

As more companies focus on their ESG strategies, The Water Council's CEO shares why now is the time to start thinking about water in all its complexity.

Dean Amhaus

March 22, 2022

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Ensuring a More Equitable Post-Pandemic World

These Women Say A Tech ‘Returnship’ Is Offering Invaluable Training, Support to Re-Enter the Workforce

T-Mobile’s TechX Returnship, a six-month, full-time, paid return-to-work program, launched in 2019 to help people update their skills and work experience after an absence from the workforce. When COVID-19 hit, this work suddenly became all the more relevant.

Kate Robertson

March 21, 2022

Finance

Incorporating Sustainability into Investments Helps Protect Our Economy and Environment

Employees want and deserve access to retirement investment options focused on sustainability, social impact and economic resiliency.

Mandi McKay

March 16, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

Rohini Anand Shares How to Lead on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Worldwide

Rohini Anand discussed with 3p the challenges of managing an international workforce while suggesting how to incorporate diversity within the workplace.

Gloria Johns

March 15, 2022

Finance

How CBRE Sets the Pace for ESG in Commercial Real Estate

As the world’s largest manager of commercial properties, CBRE is setting the pace for the commercial real estate sector on how to execute an ESG strategy.

Kerry Medina

March 15, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

One Retailer Has Promised to Jump Starting Pay As High As $24 an Hour. Who’s Next?

Inflation has nixed most pay raises that retail workers have won in recent years; now, Target says its hourly rate will rise as high as $24 in some markets.

Gary E. Frank

March 14, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

One in Three Women Attempt to Break the Glass Ceiling, But Fewer Than Half Succeed

Women increased their representation in leadership positions last year, but that doesn’t mean all is well. The glass ceiling is still with us, and moving up the corporate ladder remains a challenge for them.

Terry E. Cohen

March 8, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

Elon Musk, Brand Reputation and the Difference Between Goodwill and a Publicity Stunt

Whenever there is a crisis, there is sure to be a tweet from Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, sometimes insulting, sometimes grandstanding, and always guaranteeing free publicity. His move on Ukraine, however, looks like it will require some damage control.

Tina Casey

March 7, 2022

Sponsored

Inclusion is Better for Business — in the Tech Sector and Beyond

Microlending: An Unsung Solution to Boost Engagement in Remote Workplaces?

This company leveraged a partnership with microlending platform Kiva to engage employees around shared causes while creating economic opportunity for small business owners and other underbanked borrowers around the world.

Megan Amrich

March 7, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

Diversity and Inclusion Requires Renewed Focus on Youth and Education

Can a corporate diversity and inclusion program be effective and genuine without addressing the issue of education disparity at an early age?

Gloria Johns

March 1, 2022

Finance

Black Women Entrepreneurs Are Dominating, But Funding is Still an Issue

Black women entrepreneurs are leading the charge toward recovery from the pandemic, but despite corporate pledges, the business community can do far more to support them with the funding and resources they need. Some recently launched programs look to change the tide.

Mary Mazzoni

February 28, 2022

Finance

The Long Goodbye to Overdraft Fees Continues

Citi has announced that it will eliminate its overdraft fees this summer in a move to expand its financial inclusion programs.

Leon Kaye

February 25, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

Pandemic or Endemic, Employees Are Doing Quite Fine Working from Home

As the pandemic enters its third year, many employees find that working from home has turned out to be the best personal and professional decision for them.

Leon Kaye

February 21, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

Is There a Holistic Solution for Supply Chain Disruptions?

Supply chain disruptions seem to never stop, but the good news is that companies can prepare for even the most chaotic and unforeseen events.

Roya Sabri

February 14, 2022

Finance

Sustainable Investing is Our Best Hope, But Only if We Don’t Squander It

Sustainable investing can help tackle the climate crisis, but we must ensure that these investments actually yield substantial emissions reductions.

Mahesh Ramanujam

February 14, 2022

Finance

Transformational Investing in Communities of Color

Investing in Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) offers a path toward creating a more inclusive and equitable economy.

Mary Bruce Alford

February 7, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

Survey: More Business Leaders Sense the Urgency of Climate Change

A recent global survey of senior business executives challenges the common perception that companies are overlooking climate change risks.

Chloe Skye Weiser

February 3, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

Could the Four-Day Workweek Be the Answer for the Great Resignation?

As employees keep proving that they are more productive working from home, the four-day workweek may be the answer to solving the Great Resignation.

Leon Kaye

January 22, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

Betty White and Making the Case That Years of Experience Matter

Betty White was an outlier. Rarely does anyone have a career that reaches eight decades in any sector. So, what can her life and work teach the rest of us?

Leon Kaye

January 21, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

The Real Culprit That’s Driving the Great Resignation

The authors of an MIT study say have landed on the overriding reason why employees are leaving their jobs during the ongoing Great Resignation.

Leon Kaye

January 20, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

Not Taking Any Bull: Employees Say Bye to the Bully Boss

Emboldened by the autonomy of working from home, dealing with a bully boss is no longer a problem they feel as if they have to suffer while on the clock.

Ellen Delisio

January 18, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

Commemorate MLK Day With Voting Rights, Say Business Leaders

MLK Day offers us the reminder that sentiment, letters and public statements are steps in the right direction, but they alone aren’t getting the work done.

Leon Kaye

January 17, 2022