ECONOMY

Corporate Responsibility

Is the Internet Killing our Climate?

By Jessica Oakley You’ve traded in your SUV for an economy car, your 60-watts for CFLs, and your garbage disposal […]

TriplePundit

September 14, 2012

Finance

Why Ben & Jerry's Shareholder-Maximization Excuse is Erroneous

Over the next couple of weeks, we’ve asked our writers (and guests) to respond to the question” What is the Social […]

Raz Godelnik

September 13, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

After 60 Years, Coca-Cola Returns to Burma

So Life Begins Here again in Burma? Currently known as Myanmar, Burma has one of the world’s most stunning landscapes, […]

Leon Kaye

September 13, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

Ceres Launches Supply Chain Sustainability Tool

A big question facing logistics managers is the problem of establishing and maintaining sustainable supply chains. Simply put, the rise […]

Bill DiBenedetto

September 12, 2012

Finance

Panel Seeks to Assure UN Clean Development Mechanism's Future

The future of the first–and still largest by far–multi-lateral market-based initiative to address climate change by seeking to promote and […]

Andrew Burger

September 12, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

A Tale of Two Friedmans: CSR and Risk

Over the next couple of weeks, we’ve asked our writers (and guests) to respond to the question” What is the Social […]

TriplePundit

September 12, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

GM Scrap Becomes Coats For Detroit’s Homeless

A company such as General Motors has a complicated supply chain, from the high tech components that automate a car’s […]

Leon Kaye

September 12, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

Shell Launches First Carbon Capture and Storage Project in Oil Sands

Shell recently announced that it will start construction on a $1.36 billion carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in the […]

Leon Kaye

September 11, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

Apple's Genius Training – Phony 101 or Great Customer Service?

In the age of Wikileaks it’s difficult to keep documents secret, especially when it comes to documents the public is […]

Raz Godelnik

September 11, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

New E-waste Disposal Solution: Just in Time for iPhone 5?

With the iPhone 5 release date just around the corner, what better time for some new ideas for e-waste recycling? […]

RP Siegel

September 11, 2012

Finance

How to Parlay a Passion for Biomimicry into a Real Job

The following article was originally published on the Net Impact Blog. Q&A with 2012 Net Impact Conference speaker Asheen Phansey […]

netimpact

September 11, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

Interview: Ernst Ligteringen, Chief Executive, GRI

[Ed. note: interested in learning how to apply the GRI in your company? Consider a training course in a city […]

jennifer boynton

September 10, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

Global Carbon Trading Takes a Big Step Forward

It has often been pointed out that our modern world could quickly become cleaner, safer, and more sustainable if only […]

RP Siegel

September 10, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

PUMA Launches First "Sustainable Store" in India

PUMA has been the frontrunner in sustainability innovation for many years now. They have been working towards a toxin-free line […]

Akhila Vijayaraghavan

September 10, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

IKEA & UNICEF Partner to Give 74 Million Indian Children Better Lives

The partnership between IKEA and UNICEF has worked towards providing a better live for over 74 million children in India. […]

Akhila Vijayaraghavan

September 10, 2012

Finance

Painting Rwanda’s Future – The Healing Power of Art

Since opening its doors in March, 2010, Uburanga Art Studio has swiftly emerged as one of Rwanda’s leading art organizations. […]

Travis

September 8, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

Marriott International Spotlights Planet and Youth Unemployment

Here’s one hotel chain, or rather, family of hotel chains, you can feel proud to support while on your future […]

Samantha Neary

September 7, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

The Social Responsibility of Business is Natural Resource Protection

Over the next couple of weeks, we’ve asked our writers (and guests) to respond to the question: “What is the Social […]

Akhila Vijayaraghavan

September 7, 2012

Finance

Worst Companies to Work for in America: Another List

Almost every day there is any number of online “top-ten” lists about any number of topics, from personal hygiene to […]

Bill DiBenedetto

September 7, 2012

Finance

HERE.st Wants You to Know Your Neighbors

By Michael Libes The mobility of Americans over the past six decades has led to huge cultural changes, with the […]

TriplePundit

September 7, 2012

Finance

Recycling Jobs Now Even Dirtier and More Dangerous

Recycling has long been the low-hanging fruit of sustainability in both neighborhoods and offices. More municipalities and office buildings have […]

Leon Kaye

September 6, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

Merck Donates Cervical Cancer Vaccine to Uganda

Global healthcare leader, Merck, has recently partnered with the Republic of Uganda to distribute free vaccines for cervical cancer. Cervical […]

Akhila Vijayaraghavan

September 6, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

Personify.It Mobile App Helps You Give Yourself Away

By Michael Libes Americans gave nearly $300 billion to charities last year (2011).  That is almost $1,000 per person, and […]

TriplePundit

September 6, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

For a Look at the Future of U.S. Energy, Go to Texas

U.S. energy giant Direct Energy is testing the consumer market for alternative energy in Texas, with the launch of a […]

Tina Casey

September 5, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

Interview: Inside a Panamanian Ecotourism Development

By Alexis Wagnon Where can you find an unspoilt 400-acre private island filled with wildlife, and only a few dozen […]

SLDI

September 5, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

3 Thoughts for GM While It Halts Chevy Volt Production (Again)

August was an all-time record month for the Chevy Volt. We don’t have the final tally yet, but GM said […]

Raz Godelnik

September 4, 2012

Finance

Navigating the Government-Industry Nexus

You may have heard of the the energy-water nexus, a framework that recognizes the complex and elaborate interdependence between these […]

RP Siegel

September 4, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

Nokia Releases 2011 Sustainability Report and New Company Strategy

For a long time, whenever I heard the brand name Nokia, only thoughts of virtually indestructible analog cell phones with […]

Samantha Neary

September 3, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

A Caffeinated Adventure Through Two Sustainable Guatemalan Coffee Farms

The following article is part of a series on the Rainforest Alliance’s effort to bring fair and sustainable trade to […]

TriplePundit

September 1, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

Coal Plant Will Increase Power Bills for Millions in Eight Midwestern States

Over two million ratepayers in eight Midwestern states can expect higher utility bills thanks to higher-than-promised costs from a deal […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

August 31, 2012

Finance

Cheap Solar Comes to Boston

Residents and businesses in Boston can pay less for electricity produced from solar energy than conventional sources, thanks to the […]

Andrew Burger

August 31, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

3 Software Cornerstones for Successful Sustainability Initiatives

By Michael Koploy For the past three years, the Boston Consulting Group and MIT Sloan Management Review have put together […]

TriplePundit

August 31, 2012

Finance

6 Components of a Thriving Startup Ecosystem

By Michael “Luni” Libes Creating a new company is an incredibly difficult endeavor. It takes perseverance, stamina, and stubbornness, to […]

TriplePundit

August 31, 2012

Finance

5 Key Components of Sustainable Profit Growth to Boost America

By Michael Zacka, North America President and CEO, Tetra Pak We’re stuck. The American economy picked up such little steam […]

TriplePundit

August 31, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

How Energy Efficiency Strategy Pays Off in Grand Rapids

By Haris Alibaši?, Legislative and Sustainability Director, City of Grand Rapids, Michigan For countless city governments, energy efficiency has become […]

TriplePundit

August 30, 2012

Finance

In Defense of Increasing Profits as the Social Responsibility of Business

Over the next couple of weeks, we’ve asked our writers (and guests) to respond to the question “What is the […]

Jonathan Mariano

August 30, 2012

Finance

Conflict Mineral Rule 1502 – Here’s the Skinny

By Patricia Jurewicz Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) made a much-anticipated ruling on conflict minerals. Rule 1502 […]

TriplePundit

August 29, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

GM on Target to Meet Solar Energy Commitments

General Motors (GM) announced a commitment last year to double its solar use from its current 30 megawatts (MW) to […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

August 29, 2012

Finance

Transforming Cities with Community Supported Art

A version of this piece originally appeared on Vitamin W Artists can transform cities. They turn wasted buildings into studios […]

TriplePundit

August 29, 2012

Finance

The State of Sustainable Development According to Professionals

The Regeneration Roadmap project recently released their report entitled, “Global Expert Perspectives on the State of Sustainable Development.” The report […]

RP Siegel

August 29, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

Global Food Companies Desperately Require Supply Chain Upgrades

According to Environmental Leader, there needs to be a sharp focus on the way that food companies manage their supply […]

Akhila Vijayaraghavan

August 29, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

China Beats U.S. to Become Number One In Installed Wind Power

China surpassed the U.S. this year to become the number one in the world for installed wind power generating capacity. […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

August 28, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

Shell Spends Big Bucks Guarding Its Nigerian Operations

Shell spends big bucks guarding its operations in Nigeria’s Niger Delta, an area where armed groups violently clash. Shell Nigeria […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

August 28, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

What is Sustainability Reporting? 8 Tips for the Casual Reader

When you read a financial report you can generally understand its main points even if you’re not an analyst or […]

Raz Godelnik

August 28, 2012

Finance

Solar Business Booming in New England

Business at downstream solar photovoltaic (PV) companies is growing exponentially in the Northeast, as home and property owners, spurred by […]

Andrew Burger

August 28, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

Space Exploration Has Put More Focus on Earth

The last couple of days have been abuzz with the announcement of Neil Armstrong’s death. The obituaries and remembrances of Apollo 11’s […]

Akhila Vijayaraghavan

August 28, 2012

Finance

Five Problems with the Romney-Ryan Budget

Robert Reich has a new video out on YouTube with the super-fast cartoon drawing technique that has become so popular […]

RP Siegel

August 27, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

Obama's Plan For Improved Gas Mileage is Delayed

Environmental Leader reports that the new U.S. gas mileage standards for cars was supposed to be released on August 15th, […]

Akhila Vijayaraghavan

August 27, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

Office Conservation: Don’t Be A “Throwback”

The hit television series “Mad Men” gives us a glimpse into a bygone era of office culture, and contemporary professionals […]

Boise

August 27, 2012

Finance

Aramark and Humane Society Move to Eliminate Gestation Crates

Add another to the list! After several companies, such as Oscar Mayer, Wendy’s, Sysco, McDonald’s, and Costco to name a […]

Samantha Neary

August 27, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

Romney Energy Plan a Massive Pipeline Dream

Mitt Romney released his energy plan this week and touted it as an ambitious agenda to free the United States […]

Leon Kaye

August 24, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

Grocers Demand Hershey Ethically Source Cocoa

Child slavery in West African cocoa production is a big problem. The U.S. State Department estimates that over 109,000 children […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

August 24, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

GMO Labeling: Does Proposition 37 Pit “Children” Against “Parents?”

Reading Marc Gunther’s piece about certain natural food companies’ role in the Proposisiton 37 battle over GMO labeling reminds me […]

RP Siegel

August 24, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

Spanish Renewables Company Sets Agressive GHG Standards for Suppliers

Spain’s Abengoa — one of the world’s leading wind and renewable energy technology and project developers — is walking the […]

Andrew Burger

August 24, 2012

Finance

L.A. Start-Up Provides Jobs for Ex-Offenders Through E-Waste Recycling

Social entrepreneurs bring together seemingly unlikely possibilities to create a business model that has real impact. Kabira Stokes, founder of Isidore Electronics Recycling is […]

Akhila Vijayaraghavan

August 24, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

A Socio-Economic Bill of Rights

Over the next couple of weeks, we’ve asked our writers (and guests) to respond to the question “What is the […]

TriplePundit

August 24, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

Will Emerging Markets like China and Brazil Lead the World in Green Consumption?

If you’re wondering what’s going on with green consumption these days, GfK has some answers for you. According to the […]

Raz Godelnik

August 23, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

The Social Responsibility of Business is Here to Stay

Over the next couple of weeks, we’ve asked our writers (and guests) to respond to the question “What is the […]

Leon Kaye

August 23, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

Buy Local: American Express and American Independent Business Alliance Partner

By Geri Stengel When you think of your favorite store or restaurant, chances are it’s a local, independent, small business. […]

TriplePundit

August 23, 2012

Finance

Wind Energy Mergers and Venture Capital Funding Take a Nosedive in Q2

Wind energy mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and venture capital (VC) funding nosedived in the second quarter (Q2) of 2012, though […]

Andrew Burger

August 23, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

Answering the Payback Question for Oil vs. Natural Gas

By Joe Provey If you’re in the business of making energy-saving improvements for residential and commercial customers, you’re probably accustomed […]

TriplePundit

August 23, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

5 Reasons Why You Need a CSR Communications Roadmap

We’ve partnered with AHA!, a creative communications firm, to deliver this series on CR communications. Throughout the series, we’ll explore […]

jennifer boynton

August 22, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

Philanthropy, CSR and the Social Responsibility of Business

Over the next couple of weeks, we’ve asked our writers (and guests) to respond to the question “What is the […]

Raz Godelnik

August 22, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

Conflict Mineral Rule 1502 – What’s All the Fuss About?

By Patricia Jurewicz With the long-anticipated SEC rule on “Conflict Minerals”  coming to a vote tomorrow, you might be wondering […]

TriplePundit

August 21, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

Cup of José: Rainforest Alliance’s Approach to Coffee Production and Hotel Mgmt

The following article is part of a series on the Rainforest Alliance’s effort to bring fair and sustainable trade to […]

TriplePundit

August 21, 2012

Finance

Xcel's Colorado Community Solar Gardens Developer Initiative Sells Out in 30 Mins

Local, smaller scale solar PV project developers are showing very strong interest in building so-called “solar gardens” in Colorado. So […]

Andrew Burger

August 21, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

FedEx Global Citizenship Report Shows Greater Eco-Efficiencies but Lacks Personal Touch

FedEx prides itself for having a clear goal: to connect the world in responsible and resourceful ways. FedEx’s 2011 Global […]

Raz Godelnik

August 21, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

EcoPulse '12: Three Keys to Growing Green Revenues and Winning New Customers

The global sales of more sustainable goods and services achieved a milestone $1 trillion in 2011. This sales growth train […]

Bill Roth

August 21, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

State Street Sustainability Report Tackles Water, Waste and Carbon

State Street headquarters, Boston Yesterday New England-based State Street Corporation released its 2011 corporate social responsibility report. The financial services […]

Leon Kaye

August 21, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

From a Mammoth Energy Efficiency Project, New Products Grow

One of the most significant energy efficiency projects in recent years is underway in the State of Washington, and it […]

Tina Casey

August 20, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

Johnson & Johnson Announces a Ban on Harmful Chemicals in Products

Johnson & Johnson made the landmark announcement this week that it would ban harmful chemicals from their products. The company […]

Akhila Vijayaraghavan

August 20, 2012

Corporate Responsibility

Adam Smith, Milton Friedman and the Social Responsibility of Business

Adam Smith, an 18th century economist and author of The Wealth of Nations, is often viewed as the father of […]

Scott Cooney

August 20, 2012