ECONOMY

Corporate Responsibility

As with the Rest of the Private Sector, the NFL Overlooks Black Talent in Management

America's corporations and the NFL share one thing in common: they keep overlooking the talent that's evident within people of color.

Leon Kaye

January 17, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

Making CSR Integral to Our Autonomous Digital Enterprise Journey

BMC shows how the company is on a CSR journey toward becoming an Autonomous Digital Enterprise (ADE) that includes everyone.

Eric Olmo

January 10, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

How the Pandemic Set Back Progress Toward Ethical Working Conditions

Since the pandemic started in 2020, data suggest that the number of factories failing inspections for ethical practices has gone up considerably.

David Evans

January 10, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

After January 6, 2021: How Brands Can Fight the Next Insurrection

The one-year anniversary of the January 6 insurrection offers a reminder that brands can do their part to promote and defend U.S. democracy.

Tina Casey

January 6, 2022

Alternative Economies

Brands Taking Stands

Inequality Shown in 10 Charts: How the System Failed Workers in 2021

It’s clear the pandemic has widened inequality between the haves and the have-nots, and the work of these researchers back up such assumptions with data.

Leon Kaye

January 4, 2022

Corporate Responsibility

The Not-So-Hidden Brand Reputation Manual Behind 'Don’t Look Up'

The Netflix film Don’t Look Up serves a much broader purpose than its plot implies - as in a primer on communicating in the age of media clutter.

Tina Casey

December 29, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

We’re Closing In on 2022: Holiday Greetings from the Writers and Editors at TriplePundit!

We'll slow down publishing during the week of Dec. 26; but ICYMI, the writers and editors at TriplePundit have a "greatest hits" list and wish you Happy Holidays!

Leon Kaye

December 23, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

Seven Urban Meyer Moments in Sustainability That Marked 2021

While we're on the topic of Urban Meyer moments, the world of sustainability had its own fair share of face-palming incidents during 2021.

Leon Kaye

December 18, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

The Top 15 TriplePundit Stories of 2021

While that most difficult year 2020 extended into 2021, we arrived at what are the 15 most read TriplePundit stories over the past 12 months.

Leon Kaye

December 14, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

Three Pillars of an Effective Employee Engagement Program

WWF has identified three pillars upon which companies can build an effective employee engagement program, thereby allowing them to be agents of change.

Sheila Bonini

November 30, 2021

Finance

Four Things to Know About Small Business Saturday

It seems as if Black Friday has been going on for weeks already, but that doesn’t minimize the importance of Small Business Saturday across the U.S.

Leon Kaye

November 23, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

Department Store Enlists Corporate Employees for the Black Friday Front Lines

A new employee engagement tool? With retail workers hard to find, Macy's asked corporate employees to work at stores on Black Friday and through December.

Leon Kaye

November 19, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

How This CEO’s Focus on ESG Performance Allows Owens Corning to Keep Reimagining Sustainability

Brian Chambers' strong focus on sustainability at Owens Corning has led him to be named as this year’s Responsible CEO of the Year: ESG Transparency.

3p Editors

November 15, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

Unconscious Bias Can Be Useful but Is Imperfect. Let It Perish in the Workplace.

Unconscious bias can help to make efficient decisions daily, but it can lead to incorrect beliefs about individuals due to limited available information.

Nemo D’Qrill

November 15, 2021

Finance

In the Global Supply Chain Squid Game, Small Businesses Are the Ones Wearing the Green Tracksuits

Supply chain snags are festering everywhere and across almost every industry - for small businesses, the stress is especially palpable and risks loom large.

Leon Kaye

November 9, 2021

Sponsored

Access to Sanitation is a Human Right — And Women Entrepreneurs Are Making a Difference

Lessons on Mentoring from a Sanitation Startup Accelerator for Women Entrepreneurs

This startup accelerator paired women entrepreneurs in the sanitation space with professionals in the field — and it's a case study of mentorship done right.

Kate Robertson

November 9, 2021

Finance

How Local Leaders Can Push Forward on Sustainable Procurement

Local officials and their suppliers can now access a tool that helps them with sustainable procurement policies, thereby boosting climate action efforts.

Rasha Rehman

November 8, 2021

Sponsored

What Corporate Sustainability Means in Practice: How Things Really Get Done

3 Things to Know About Engaging Employees in Sustainability

Almost 90 percent of employees engaged in their company’s sustainability work say it enhances their job satisfaction and overall feelings about the company. We spoke to a pair of experts about how to get employees on board.

Megan Amrich

November 5, 2021

Finance

Invesco Rolls Out Two New ESG Funds

Sustainable investing is here to stay; to that end, Invesco recently launched two new ESG funds, which include companies that must meet certain criteria.

Sarah Lozanova

November 1, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

How COP26 Could Push Companies to Involve the Workforce at All Levels on Sustainability

COP26 is a reminder for companies to get the workforce involved at every level, unleashing their talent so that they can make true climate action a reality.

Tim Dew

October 29, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

Why Diversity Is Still Missing in Boardrooms

To understand why the lack of corporate board diversity persists, there is a need to assess how boards are formed in the first place.

Rasha Rehman

October 28, 2021

Sponsored

Everything You Need to Know About Sustainability in the Tire Industry

Tire Manufacturers Collaborate to Accelerate Progress on the SDGs

Following on the heels of the forest, chemical, electric utilities, and oil and gas industries, the tire sector is the latest to develop a roadmap for how it can work to support the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals.

Maggie Kohn

October 27, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

Could Closing the Loop in Business Protect the Planet and People?

"'Circularity' may sound like the latest enviro fad and buzzword. To make it meaningful, scale circularity, and make it the business norm of the future, we need greater industry commitment across the board," argues this VF Corp. executive.

Sean Cady

October 27, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

Do Your Employees Know About Your Company’s DEI Work? Survey Says: They Are Very Interested in a Four-Day Workweek

Your company may be proud of its DEI efforts, but research suggests employees aren't in the know — though they are keen on the idea of a four-day workweek.

Leon Kaye

October 25, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

Monday, 10/25, Noon ET: We Unveil the Responsible CEO Awards

Join us virtually on Monday, Oct. 25 at Noon ET for the Responsible CEO Awards, which recognizes bold leadership. There is no cost to register and attend.

3p Editors

October 22, 2021

Finance

Department of Labor’s Rule Change Shows ESG Funds Have Staying Power

A recent DOL decision could allow ESG funds and similar financial products to become available to more than 100 million U.S. workers saving for retirement.

Leon Kaye

October 18, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

Women Smallholder Farmers Are Not Getting Their Fair Share

Women smallholder farmers face unique barriers that mute their recognition and devalue their critical role in feeding the world’s most at-risk.

Grant Whittington

October 7, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

At First Ever U.N. Food Systems Summit, Many Left the Table Hungry for More Substantive Change

The United Nations Food Systems Summit had lofty aims, but many stakeholders left the table still hungry for change — among them smallholder farmers, indigenous groups and the U.N.’s own special rapporteur on the right to food.

Amy Brown

September 28, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

Is the Tide Turning on Corporate Climate Lobbying?

Lobbying was a hot topic at Climate Week this year, and while there's often a disconnect between companies' lobbying activities and their public statements about the climate crisis, there are some signs that change is brewing.

Kate Robertson

September 24, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

U.S. Congress Adds Fresh Ammunition to Corporate Climate Fight

The U.S. House of Representatives called executives from major oil and gas companies to testify about their role in climate misinformation. The move may put fresh ammo into the hands of corporate leaders who favor stronger climate action.

Tina Casey

September 20, 2021

Sponsored

Closing the Gap: Equalizing Access to Economic Opportunity

This Fund Aims to Boost Racial Representation in the Nonprofit C-Suite

The Robin Hood Power Fund focuses on building up a network of nonprofit leaders of color whose innovative ideas have the potential to lift New Yorkers out of poverty.

Kate Robertson

September 16, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

She Quit Her PR Career at 25 and Moved to Spain, and Her Book Helps Us Understand the Great Resignation

3p contributor Abha Malpani published a book about giving it all up and moving to Spain; 15 years later, her feelings sum up the Great Resignation.

Leon Kaye

September 7, 2021

Sponsored

The Science Behind Healthy Spaces: The Role of Buildings in Well-Being

Why Emergency Preparedness Plans Are Crucial for Businesses Amidst the Pandemic

Having an emergency preparedness plan in place ensures that businesses are equipped to immediately address a crisis and recover in its aftermath — and lessons learned from the pandemic can also apply to preparing for other emergencies.

Kate Robertson

September 2, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

Your Quick Guide to Supporting Black-Owned Businesses

For consumers wishing to support Black-owned businesses, here’s a quick guide based on a talk we had with an entrepreneur who launched her company in June.

Leon Kaye

August 25, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

Chocolate Company Beyond Good Lives Up to Its Name

Beyond Good started in 2008 with a simple mission: Manufacture chocolate at the origin. Soon, the company plans on expanding beyond its base in Madagascar.

Grant Whittington

August 24, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

Diversity Matters, As Nasdaq Tells Companies

Proponents of the new diversity rule at Nasdaq say it will make boards more inclusive; and in reality, the evidence shows diverse companies perform better.

Sarah Lozanova

August 23, 2021

Finance

The Environmental Challenges and Opportunities Facing Food and Beverage Companies

Food and beverage companies need to buy agricultural commodities to make their products. Commodity sourcing can be very challenging.

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

August 11, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

Why the White House Banned Tesla From Its Big EV Announcement

Why was Tesla snubbed at last week's big White House electric vehicle event? It's more than the company's stance on unions, says 3p's lead cleantech writer.

Tina Casey

August 9, 2021

Finance

Bimbo Is Going All-In on Next-Gen Protein

The Bimbo bear's on an investment tear, looking beyond its core business of baked goods by investing in companies developing alternative sources of protein.

Leon Kaye

August 9, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

Words Matter: A Quick Guide on Making ESG Resonate with Your Employees

Be sure to take a moment and download this e-guide, "Words Matter: Making ESG Communications with Employees Count," for free.

3p Editors

August 9, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

Mandatory Vaccination Is Part of the Recovery and Continued Success of the U.S. Economy

With the Delta variant spreading, the ASBC and SVC are calling for mandatory vaccination to limit the transmission of COVID-19 in the workplace.

David Levine

August 6, 2021

Finance

New ESG Regulation Out of Europe Redefines Investment Risk

For U.S. firms trying to keep up with the increased focus on ESG within the financial sector, this new EU rule may offer financial advisors some clarity.

Alicia Karspeck

August 1, 2021

Finance

The Real Estate Sector Learns Sustainability Is Key for Both ROI and Resilience

A recent survey focused on the real estate sector shows that the industry realizes more focus on sustainability offers compelling business opportunities.

Rasha Rehman

July 26, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

Monday, 7/26 – Engaging Consumers in Climate Action: Essential Steps for Brands

Join Mastercard and 3p on Monday, July 26 at 1 p.m. ET to learn more about how companies can engage consumers to drive climate action.

3p Editors

July 22, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

B Corps Stepped Up Big Time During the Pandemic

This year, B Lab explored how companies responded to the COVID-19 pandemic; we've highlighted three leading B Corps in very different industries.

Sarah Lozanova

July 20, 2021

Finance

This Social Network Is Launching a Microfund for Women Entrepreneurs

The social networking platform Peanut is now targeting women entrepreneurs who are seeking investors with the launch of this new microfund.

Ellen Delisio

July 8, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

How This Air Force Veteran Found the Secret Sauce to Keep Her Business Afloat During the Pandemic

For July 4th, this proud Black entrepreneur, veteran and TedX speaker told us how her businesses pivoted during the pandemic - and shares a recipe, too!

Leon Kaye

July 4, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

Bank Policy Institute Attacks Racism, But Not Voter Suppression

A top banking group recently released guidance for banks to undo damage done by years of institutional racism - but it largely overlooked voter suppression.

Tina Casey

July 2, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

Visibility is Vital During Pride Month — and Every Month, Says This Executive

"There is still significant work that needs to be done to ensure that companies and brands are including LGBTQ+ people in their ads and marketing to the LGBTQ+ community in authentic, positive and impactful ways," this P&G executive writes.

Brent Miller

June 29, 2021

Sponsored

Ensuring a More Equitable Post-Pandemic World

What Do Sustainable Agriculture and Healthcare Equity Have in Common?

These young leaders created simple, high-impact solutions to make agriculture more sustainable and combat underrepresentation in medical fields.

Nayelli Gonzalez

June 28, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

Big Tech Has a Racial Wealth Gap Problem

A new report shines more light on the U.S. racial wealth gap and urges companies, especially those in tech, to do far more to tackle this problem.

Leon Kaye

June 22, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

Four Reasons Why the ‘Generous’ Unemployment Benefits Trope Isn’t True

The truth about unemployment benefits is far more complicated than simply assuming people don't want to work - and businesses have to part of any solution.

Leon Kaye

June 21, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

Juneteenth Is Now a Federal Holiday: Yet Companies Can Still Do Far More to Push for Racial Equity

In the wake of the news that Juneteenth will be a federal holiday, we share ideas on how the private sector can push ahead on racial equity for all.

Leon Kaye

June 18, 2021

Finance

Beyond Your Latte: Supply Chain Shortages Plague Numerous Industries

Craving that Starbucks oat milk shaken espresso? Supply chain problems may force you wait - and this problem is confronting other industries worldwide.

Sarah Lozanova

June 17, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

4 Ways for Business to Show Authentic Leadership on Racial Equity

“It’s easy to say that you’re anti-racist without changing anything about how your organization operates,” says Gary Cunningham, CEO of Propserity Now. Here are four ways to make sure you’re walking the walk on racial equity.

Mary Mazzoni

June 16, 2021

Sponsored

Lead on Purpose: How Values Drive Business in Uncertain Times

How Mars Used Technology to Center Purpose During the Pandemic

The multinational consumer goods company leaned into its purpose to navigate the crisis and embraced technology to enable connections while ensuring safety, Angela Mangiapane, president of Mars Global Services, told TriplePundit. 

3p Editors

June 15, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

'Kim’s Convenience' Another Painful Lesson in Why Listening to Employees Absolutely Matters

Kim’s Convenience was a fun show to watch on Netflix. Then the Canadian sitcom lost its way, burned bridges - and sadly gave another lesson on inclusivity.

Leon Kaye

June 14, 2021

Sponsored

Doing the Work: What Does It Mean To Be a Just Company?

HP Leads a Corporate Transition to Equity

HP is on a mission to become "the world’s most sustainable and just technology company” — and it recently announced comprehensive goals that cement its leadership in this space, centered on climate action, human rights and digital equity.

Kate Robertson

June 9, 2021

Finance

The Little Engine That Did Is Launching Its Own ESG Fund

The group that shocked ExxonMobil last week says it's launching its own ESG fund, with shares in the consumer, healthcare, energy and other sectors.

Leon Kaye

June 4, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

On the Job: A Chat With HP's New Chief Information Officer, Ron Guerrier

HP’s efforts to tackle climate change were among the draws for Ron Guerrier, who has been eco-minded since his days at the University of Illinois.

The Garage Blog by HP Inc

May 27, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

In China, a Shift is Underway in Supply Chain Sustainability

China is shifting away from decades of little to no environmental protection and enforcement. The result could be greater supply chain transparency.

Greenment

May 24, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

Those Most Affected by Climate Change Must Have a Voice in the Global Environmental Movement

Companies and NGOs are taking more action against climate change, but there's still little diversity and representation within the environmental movement.

Rasha Rehman

May 21, 2021

Finance

Are Banks Finally Walking the Talk On Renewables?

After years of doing the opposite, banks are finally beginning to align their investments, including those in renewables, with the overarching goals of the Paris Agreement.

Leon Kaye

May 20, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

The 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2021

3BL Media announces 2021's 100 Best Corporate Citizens rankings, recognizing ESG transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies.

Dave Armon

May 18, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

The Pace of Change Around ESG May be Changing, But Your Path Shouldn’t

Here are the actions businesses should take to address rising expectations around environmental and other ESG priorities to build trust and mitigate risks.

Casey Herman

May 14, 2021

Finance

Six Key GOP Senators Could Tip the Balance on the American Jobs Plan

These six senators could determine the fate of the American Jobs Plan proposal - and could also determine the pace at which the U.S. economy decarbonizes.

Tina Casey

May 11, 2021

Alternative Economies

Why the Shift from Measuring GDP to Green Growth Matters

GDP has long been the primary measure of a nation’s prosperity; that could change, however, as proponents of metrics such as green growth gain traction.

Andrew Hollander

May 10, 2021

Sponsored

The Road to 2030: Aligning Corporate Ambitions with What the World Needs

System Change is Key to Driving Social Impact Work That Matters

System change is both an outcome and a process — and it’s key to driving the transformational change the world needs. "The science is telling us that incremental change just won't be enough,” said Dr. Sally Uren, CEO of Forum for the Future.

Amy Brown

May 6, 2021

Finance

Lenders Should Be Clamoring to Lend to Women Entrepreneurs. Why Aren’t They?

Who are the lowest risks for banks? Women entrepreneurs, new research reveals. Now, if they could only get credit for it, literally and figuratively.

Danielle Burns

May 5, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

A Pivot in Canada That Helps Companies Promote Sustainability Practices

Most business sustainability stories tend to focus on larger corporations; but PIVOT shares successes of SMEs across Canada that are embracing such changes.

Rasha Rehman

May 5, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

Financial Giants Keep Boosting Their Sustainable Investments

Top banking giants have committed to trillions of dollars toward a variety of sustainable investments that focus on social change and climate action.

Todd Jones

May 4, 2021

Finance

Is Agriculture the Missed Opportunity in Climate Investment?

Almost $1 trillion that flows into the food and ag sector each year could be channeled into investments that would scale up climate-smart agriculture.

Amy Brown

April 29, 2021