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Forced Out of the Friendly Skies, United Airlines Calls in to the Isolated

At least 300 United Airlines employees in Northern California will make wellness calls to older residents who are isolated due to shelter in place orders.<br />

Leon Kaye

April 30, 2020

Community Development

Under COVID-19, Worker Safety Issues Leap Beyond Factory Gates

Worker safety in the U.S. was suffering from a slowdown in enforcement before the COVID-19 outbreak, and now it is cracking under the strain.

Tina Casey

April 29, 2020

Community Development

Protecting Privacy While Monitoring Employee Health in the Age of COVID-19

Companies planning to reopen in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis are considering digital tools to track employees’ health - but data privacy risks loom.

Amy Brown

April 27, 2020

Community Development

After COVID-19, We Can Go Back to Normal, or Move Forward

The COVID-19 pandemic will long be a defining event for younger generations - and it will have a huge impact on how we approach daily work and life.

John Friedman

April 23, 2020

Community Development

Food Banks Are Overwhelmed. Here’s How Business Is Lending Them a Lifeline

Food banks are scrambling desperately to meet surging demand during this crisis. Here's a partial list of companies that have donated products and money.

Leon Kaye

April 21, 2020

Community Development

Domestic Workers, the Unforgotten Casualty of This Pandemic

As they face more threats from hunger to eviction, domestic workers have largely been in the shadows as any work available to them has dried up.

Leon Kaye

April 17, 2020

Community Development

As Coconut Products Gain Popularity, Certification is Essential for Sustainability

No supply chain certification framework for coconut-based products currently exists, so there's little traceability and therefore, risk of labor abuses.

Nithin Coca

April 17, 2020

Community Development

As States Look to Science for COVID-19 Recovery, Where Will Business Leaders Stand?

The COVID-19 crisis and eventual economic recovery require science-based strategies, and U.S. states are responding in kind - businesses should do the same.

Tina Casey

April 15, 2020

Community Development

Homeless Americans Are Particularly Vulnerable to COVID-19: What Can Cities and States Do?

A recent study raises alarms at just how vulnerable the homeless population in the U.S. is as the novel coronavirus continues to spread.

Grant Whittington

April 14, 2020

Community Development

The COVID-19 Pandemic Could Mean Fewer Farmworkers

The recruitment of farmworkers needed to work across the U.S. is facing far more difficulties due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

April 14, 2020

Community Development

The Burdens of the Coronavirus Pandemic Are Largely Falling on Women

During times like this pandemic and other major global disruptions, girls and women are hit the hardest – and this is especially true today.

Kate Robertson

April 13, 2020

Community Development

The Shortage of Ventilators is a Crisis Within a Crisis. Here’s How Medtronic is Helping

With ventilators in short supply, one company stepping up to do its part during this pandemic crisis is the medical device company Medtronic.

Leon Kaye

April 10, 2020

Community Development

COVID-19 Puts America’s Most Vulnerable Tenants at Risk

The widespread closings of businesses and schools due to the COVID-19 pandemic are shining a new light on the housing crisis across America.

Jenna Tsui

April 10, 2020

Sustainable Living

Palm Vs. Coconut Oil: What's the More Sustainable Choice?

Palm oil's social and environmental impacts have led companies to explore alternatives such as coconut oil, which has become a more popular choice.

Nithin Coca

April 7, 2020

Community Development

Utility Workers, the Forgotten Heroes of this Pandemic

Many of us have forgotten another critical essential job that must go on during the COVID-19 pandemic: utility workers who keep our water clean and lights on.

Kate Robertson

April 6, 2020

Community Development

The 3D Printing Brigade Leading the Fight Vs. COVID-19

3D printing has become a critical tool in the fight against the novel coronavirus as big companies and solo shops do what they can to supply healthcare workers.

Leon Kaye

April 6, 2020

Community Development

Prisons and Surrounding Communities at Huge Risk to COVID-19

Prisons and the communities surrounding them are at risk of COVID-19 outbreaks, and no nationwide protection or order to keep them out of harm's way exists.

Grant Whittington

March 31, 2020

Community Development

Truckers Keep on Trucking, Even During This Pandemic

Truckers are still committed to keeping store shelves stocked during this pandemic, and small businesses across the U.S. are going above and beyond to help.

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

March 31, 2020

Community Development

Online Learning Is Widening the Homework Gap

The sudden shift to online learning has made many students vulnerable to the "homework gap," but businesses can help before this situation worsens.

Ellen Delisio

March 27, 2020

Community Development

How a Pandemic Exacerbates the U.S. Environmental Justice Divide

COVID-19 is a reminder of the huge environmental justice divide in the U.S., and shows many of America's poorest neighborhoods are now even more vulnerable.

Kate Robertson

March 26, 2020

Community Development

EdTech Companies Easing the Transition to Distance Learning in Wake of COVID-19

Here is a look at four organizations doing their part to ease the difficult transition to distance learning with free products and expanded services.

Megan Amrich

March 24, 2020

Community Development

More Retail, Grocer and Pharmacy Clerks Are Winning Paid Sick Leave

Over the past week, there has been a shift in how the largest retailers in the U.S. are approaching paid sick leave - though much work lies ahead.

Leon Kaye

March 23, 2020

Community Development

3p Weekend: Musicians, Museums and Zoos Lift Spirits with Live Streaming During COVID-19 Outbreak

Live streaming is one way to lift spirits as the world goes on lockdown to avoid the spread of COVID-19. And luckily, live streaming options abound.

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

March 20, 2020

Community Development

Leafy Greens the Target of New Foodborne Illness Action Plan

Businesses say they're onboard with an FDA plan to ensure the safety of leafy greens - timely as Americans are getting accustomed to social distancing.

Debra Born

March 19, 2020

Sustainable Living

Patagonia to Consumers: Repair and Recycle Your Garments

Patagonia is urging its customers to help reduce textile waste by either recycling used gear and clothing or even better, make the effort to repair them.

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

March 13, 2020

Community Development

Taking on the Behavioral Economics of Fear

We’re confronting a wave of behavioral economics of fear unseen in modern times - here's how we can take on that fear and build for the future now.

Bill Roth

March 13, 2020

Sustainable Living

GM Teases New All-Electric Lineup For the 2020s

The strategy at GM to accelerate the deployment of electric vehicles focuses on the automaker's next-gen Ultium modular battery technology.

Phil Covington

March 12, 2020

Sustainable Living

BMW Concept i4 Makes a Huge Statement on Electromobility

Making a huge statement on electromobility, the all-electric BMW Concept i4 will feature a range reaching up to 373 miles with 530 horsepower.

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

March 10, 2020

Sustainable Living

Happy Family Organics Scales Up Awareness of Regenerative Agriculture

Danone’s Happy Family Organics hopes to educate consumers about sustainable agriculture, starting with a new line of regenerative and organic baby food.

Debra Born

March 9, 2020

Community Development

This Family-Owned Company in Oregon Helps Empower Women Farmers Abroad

This family-owned, vegan ice cream company finds success empowering women farmers who provide ingredients for its products.

Abha Malpani Naismith

March 6, 2020

Sustainable Living

Not Just for Sushi: Seaweed is the Magic Ingredient for This Sustainable Packaging Startup

This sustainable packaging startup says its takeout boxes made from seaweed and plant extracts could replace plastic and even bioplastic containers.

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

March 5, 2020

Sustainable Living

The Rise of Flexitarians: Plant-Based Foods Top GrubHub's List of Delivery Favorites

Plant-based foods were a top choice for late-night munchies in the U.S. last year, as more and more people shift toward a flexitarian diet.

Sarah Hutcherson

March 5, 2020

Sustainable Living

Gen Z to the Fashion World: Forget Trendy Throwaways. We'd Rather Buy Used.

The rapid growth of the secondhand clothing market is attracting a new clientele, many of them younger shoppers who don't even remember when vintage was cool the last time. 

Ellen Delisio

March 3, 2020

Sustainable Living

Puma x First Mile Collection Embraces Circularity and Social Impact

Last month, Puma launched a sportswear collection made from recycled plastic with a social impact twist.

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

March 2, 2020

Sustainable Living

This 'Vegan Wool' is Made From Desert Plants That Need No Water

One kilogram of so-called "vegan wool" saves 9,000 liters of drinking water compared to 100 percent cotton yarn—and the fabric is durable, unshrinkable and built to last.

Debra Born

February 28, 2020

Sustainable Living

A New Circular Strategy: Gap Stitches Hopes on the Clothing Resale Market

Gap, Inc. and other leading retailers are embracing opportunities to benefit from the booming clothing resale market in the U.S.

Tina Casey

February 26, 2020

Community Development

No Shame, No Stigma: Ending the Mental Health Taboo

Cisco says it's changing the conversation around mental health — not only by ending the taboo associated with talking about it, but also by encouraging people to ask for help.

Cisco Corporate Social Responsibility Blog

February 25, 2020

Sustainable Living

Food Waste is the Secret Ingredient in this Household Cleaner

Food waste collected in New York City that would otherwise go to landfill is the base ingredient in a household cleaner made by the startup Ambrosia.

Roya Sabri

February 24, 2020

Sustainable Living

Yes, E-Bikes Are Cool with a Purpose

E-bikes are driving a cycling cultural revolution; it won't be long before they become part of sustainable development plans in communities across the U.S.<br /> <br />

Bill Roth

February 17, 2020

Sustainable Living

A New Fashion Statement from Nike: Zero Carbon, Zero Waste

At this summer's Tokyo Olympics, three countries will sport Nike activewear inspired by circular design: Brazil, France, and Team USA’s skateboarding teams.

Greg Heilers

February 14, 2020

Sustainable Living

What's Holding EVs Back: From Low Supply to Lack of Inclusion

Corporate buyers face supply shortages on the fleet side. On the consumer side, automakers market EVs primarily to certain demographics, limiting their consumer base.

Tina Casey

February 12, 2020

Sustainable Living

Land O’Lakes Redesigns Packaging to Showcase Stories About Dairy Farmers

Land O’Lakes' newly redesigned packaging shines a spotlight on the company's most valuable asset: its dairy farmers, almost a third of whom are women.

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

February 11, 2020

Community Development

Despite Political Polarization, There’s a Business Case for Reproductive Health

A recent report from Rhia Ventures and FSG suggests five business drivers for providing comprehensive reproductive health benefits in the workplace.

Laura Wise

February 11, 2020

Sustainable Living

Denny’s is the Latest Chain to Sell Beyond Burger Nationwide

After a successful pilot in Los Angeles, Denny’s is now offering a Beyond Burger menu option at more than 1,700 locations in the U.S. and Canada.

Debra Born

February 10, 2020

Community Development

eBay is Expanding the Reach of Austin Small Businesses through Retail Revival

This February, eBay joined Retail Revival sellers in Austin for a full day of workshops on how to thrive in the digital marketplace.

eBay

February 7, 2020

Community Development

How Bacardi and Mercy Corps Help Caribbean Businesses like Kaffeina Recover

More than two years after devastating Hurricanes Maria and Irma, Bacardi and Mercy Corp continue to support the recovery of small and medium-sized businesses in the Caribbean.

Bacardi Limited

February 7, 2020

Community Development

Impact Makers: Xcel Energy Foundation

The Xcel Energy Foundation oversees all charitable activities and sponsors the volunteer programs of Xcel Energy and its subsidiaries.

CyberGrants

February 7, 2020

Sponsored

For Multinationals, Sustainable Business Transformation Brings Challenges and Opportunities

Crop Diversification Helps Tobacco Farmers Build Resilience

This article series is sponsored by Philip Morris International. More than 60 percent of those living in extreme poverty are […]

3p Editors

February 7, 2020

Sustainable Living

Who Won (and Lost) Cause Marketing at Super Bowl LIV

An increasing number of Super Bowl ads have integrated some form of cause marketing into their narrative, but the social impact they claim to promote is often lacking.

Emily Kane Miller

February 4, 2020

Sustainable Living

GM Seeks Competitive Edge in a 100 Percent EV Future

Recent investments indicate GM is in a strong position to lead the automotive sector as the industry pivots to an all-electric future.

Tina Casey

February 4, 2020

Community Development

In Haiti, This Social Enterprise Creates Jobs with a Side of Nutrition

This social enterprise is taking on two stubborn problems in Haiti—providing meaningful employment for the country's poorest and meeting their day-to-day nutrition needs.

Marc Blumenthal

February 4, 2020

Sustainable Living

C&A Launches Groundbreaking Sustainable Denim

European fashion retailer C&A launched the world’s first denim fabric to achieve the highest level of Cradle to Cradle product sustainability certification—and it plans to open-source the methods it used.

Bryant Jefferson

February 4, 2020

Sustainable Living

Suavs Recycles Water Bottles Into Sneakers

Austin-based shoe company Suavs debuted a new high-top sneaker made from 100 percent recycled knit. And the company says all of its shoes will be made from the material by the end of this year.

Debra Born

February 3, 2020

Sustainable Living

Everything You Need to Know About Sustainability at Super Bowl LIV

The San Francisco 49ers take on the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. While you count down the hours before kickoff, take a few minutes to catch up on all things sustainability at Super Bowl LIV.

Mary Mazzoni

January 30, 2020

Voices for Change

The British Medical Journal Joins the Fossil Fuel Divestment Movement

The leading medical journal announced a fossil fuel divestment campaign and urged health professionals to push for a low-carbon economy worldwide.

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

January 30, 2020

Sustainable Living

Social Impact Travel Continues to Grow in Popularity

Social impact travel is thriving - hence G Adventures is adding new projects to its itineraries, with the goal of having 100 such trips by the end of 2020.

Leon Kaye

January 28, 2020

Sustainable Living

Popeyes No Longer Playing Chicken with Animal Welfare

Popeyes is the first U.S. chicken restaurant chain to adopt the Better Chicken Commitment's animal welfare guidelines, says the nonprofit Mercy for Animals.

Leon Kaye

January 23, 2020

Sustainable Living

3 Ways Fonio Is a Boost for Sustainable Agriculture

Fonio, an ancient grain from the semiarid regions of western and north-central Africa, could offer a boost for sustainable agriculture efforts worldwide.

Sarah Hutcherson

January 23, 2020

Sustainable Living

Starbucks to Halve Carbon Emissions by 2030 As Part of 'Resource Positive' Vision

Starbucks plans to halve carbon emissions, water use and waste by 2030 as part of a long-term vision to become a "resource positive" company, CEO Kevin Johnson explained in an open letter released today.  

Mary Mazzoni

January 21, 2020

Sustainable Living

The Top 8 Sustainable Packaging Innovations of 2019

More than 70 percent of U.S. consumers say they intentionally reduced their plastic consumption in 2019—and brands responded in kind. Read on for some of the standout sustainable packaging innovations that crossed our desks last year. 

Mary Mazzoni

January 21, 2020

Community Development

Six Organizations Carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy

To mark today’s celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, we highlight some organizations that are carrying on the spirit of his life's work.

Leon Kaye

January 20, 2020

Voices for Change

Left Behind: Older Employees Feel Unwelcome in Corporate America

Most baby boomers plan to stay in the workforce, but employers aren't always supportive. Here's why corporate America is short-sighted on the challenge.

Debra Born

January 17, 2020

Community Development

5 Pharmaceutical Giants, Gates Foundation Expand Healthcare Access to 1.7 Million in Africa

Five pharmaceutical companies and the Gates Foundation announced a plan to help train more community health workers in six African nations.

Leon Kaye

January 16, 2020

Sustainable Living

Who Are the Millennials Driving Sustainable Growth?

Millennials are hardly a monolith: Some are driving the move toward sustainable consumption and investing a lot more than others.

Jenna Tsui

January 16, 2020

Sustainable Living

20 Plant-Based Foods Coming to Market in 2020

The plant-based food segment is set to top $6.5 billion within five years, and companies are vying for their share with an impressive lineup of products set to launch in 2020.

Mary Mazzoni

January 14, 2020

Community Development

Industry Leaders Work Together To Provide Hands-On STEM Experiences

Students focused on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) can benefit from early on-the-job training. This retired engineer is working overtime to ensure more students have such opportunities.

Ellen Delisio

January 14, 2020

Sustainable Living

An Industry First: Look Inside the Henhouses at Vital Farms

Vital Farms' customers can now watch and hear clucking hens on 360-degree videos on the company’s website - a step in transparency that's an industry first.

Debra Born

January 14, 2020

Community Development

The Link Between Boomers’ Health and Sustainable Living

As is the case with health journeys like weight loss, going a painful, tedious and self-denying route isn't necessary when embracing sustainable living, writes behavioral economist and proud boomer Bill Roth.

Bill Roth

January 13, 2020

Voices for Change

Lego Boosts Education for Children in East African Refugee Camps

The Lego Foundation is on a mission to reshape education for a generation of children in East African refugee camps with a $100 million award to the IRC.

Maggie Kohn

January 10, 2020

Community Development

Across the Pond, Red Meat Consumption Declines in the U.K.

The vegetarian shift underway in the U.K. may come as a surprise to some, but there's actually a long history behind Britons' declining red meat consumption.

Kate Robertson

January 10, 2020

Community Development

U-Haul Starts Off 2020 with New Hiring Policy Affecting Smokers

Effective February 1, U-Haul will no longer hire nicotine users in 21 states. Some say it's a smart move that helps build a healthier workforce, while others feel it's a step too far.

Debra Born

January 10, 2020

Sustainable Living

Pork Shortage + Consumer Demand = Plant-Based Sausage

With an eye on the global pork shortage, Impossible Foods has come up with a plant-based sausage product that will soon be on Burger King's breakfast menu.

Greg Heilers

January 9, 2020