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Plug-In Hybrids Make a Comeback in 2020 with Jeep’s New Models

Three new PHEVs by Jeep are scheduled to debut in 2020 as part of Fiat-Chrysler's broader plans to electrify more than 30 automobile models by 2022.<br />

Maggie Kohn

January 6, 2020

Sustainable Living

Mattel Commits to 100 Percent Sustainable Plastic

Mattel recently announced a new goal: transitioning its toys and packaging to 100 percent recycled, recyclable or bio-based plastic by 2030.

Roya Sabri

January 6, 2020

Community Development

6 Off-Beat, Random and Sustainable Things to Do in California

A trip to California offers many alternatives if you need a break from the state’s 40 million people, notorious traffic and deathly real estate prices.<br />

Leon Kaye

January 2, 2020

Community Development

2019: A Momentous Year for World Central Kitchen

The work done by World Central Kitchen continues to scale up - and this NGO is determined to be prepared for what could happen in 2020.

Leon Kaye

January 1, 2020

Community Development

Seven Trends Dramatically Reshaping Corporate Philanthropy

When it comes to corporate philanthropy, how can you best mobilize your resources, generate maximal impact, and deliver that impact as quickly as possible?

CyberGrants

January 1, 2020

Voices for Change

Viral Influencer Campaign Meets Goal to Plant 20 Million Trees

The holidays came early for YouTuber Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson and the Arbor Day Foundation as their viral #TeamTrees campaign crossed the finish line of funding 20 million tree-plantings worldwide.

Mary Mazzoni

December 23, 2019

Sustainable Living

2019 Was a Big Year For Sustainable Seafood

Both large and small players in seafood and seafood replacements saw sustainable development as an important part of their 2019 business strategy.

Sarah Hutcherson

December 23, 2019

Sustainable Living

Organic Label Pete and Gerry's Rolls Out Reusable Egg Cartons

Organic egg producer Pete and Gerry’s is the first in its industry to test reusable egg cartons. The move may prove prescient, as consumers gravitate away from single-use packaging and retailers respond in kind.

Roya Sabri

December 20, 2019

Voices for Change

Youth Activists Reimagine Travel in a Warming World

Fridays for Future, the youth climate action movement launched by Greta Thunberg, redesigned vintage tourism posters to reflect how destinations would look under current climate scenarios. 

Mary Mazzoni

December 18, 2019

Sustainable Living

12 Ways To Buy Used This Holiday Season

Re-commerce is booming in the retail segment. To help you lighten the footprint of your holiday shopping this year, we rounded up where to find secondhand gifts that your friends will actually like (you're welcome).

Mary Mazzoni

December 13, 2019

Sustainable Living

TriplePundit's Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide

It's that time of year again, and we're rounding up some of our favorite gifts that leave less impact on people and the planet.

Mary Mazzoni

December 12, 2019

Community Development

U.S. Schools Waste a Lot of Food: Small Shifts Can Fix That

The bad news: U.S. schools waste more than 500,000 tons of food annually. The good news: We already know what to do about it.

Pete Pearson

December 12, 2019

Community Development

66,000 Employees Have Spoken: They Want To Work For Companies That Give Back

One of the largest employee surveys on community investment ever conducted makes one thing clear: Employees are more satisfied and motivated if their employers give back to the community.

Volunteer Canada

December 9, 2019

Community Development

Pop-Up 'Museum of Plastic' Comes to Miami Art Week

Those soaking up arts and culture during Miami Art Week and Art Basel will get an up-close look at the state of plastic pollution in our oceans.

Mary Mazzoni

December 6, 2019

Voices for Change

A Year in Purpose: The Top 10 Trends of 2019

2019 will be regarded as the year that corporate purpose truly went mainstream. As the year draws to a close, we look back at so many moments in time that, together, ladder up to a seismic shift in the role of business in society.

Porter Novelli

December 5, 2019

Sustainable Living

REI Opts to Lead Retailers Big Time on Shifting to the Circular Economy

The outdoor gear and apparel company REI is opting to expand the circular economy to its members and customers—and is doing so aggressively.<br />

Leon Kaye

December 4, 2019

Community Development

P&G, GE Join Forces to Encourage Girls to Consider STEM Careers

P&G recently joined with GE to boost girls' interest in STEM careers - an effort we here at 3p would like to see more companies replicate and repeat.

Leon Kaye

December 3, 2019

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The Sports Sector Takes a Stand For Sustainability: What’s Next?

More and more sports teams are moving beyond the game to engage fans, players and communities in making the world a better place—including support for social and environmental change. 

Mary Mazzoni

December 3, 2019

Community Development

Murals Can Brilliantly Paint a Picture of Climate Change Risks

Can murals help spread messages about how climate change risks, including sea level rise, can impose on the planet – notably coastal communities?

Leon Kaye

December 3, 2019

Sustainable Living

Nissan, EVgo Partner To Boost EV Charging for New LEAF Drivers

Nissan announced it is providing new LEAF drivers access to a more robust EV charging network through a partnership with EVgo.

Phil Covington

November 27, 2019

Sustainable Living

Want Consumers to Help Solve the Plastic Crisis? Offer Sustainable, and Fun, Choices

Consumers want to do their part to take on the plastic crisis, but the choices appear overwhelming - so this brand is turning sustainability marketing on its head.

Roya Sabri

November 25, 2019

Sustainable Living

Tesla's Outlandish Cybertruck Redefines the Notion Of a Pickup

Tesla's Cybertruck has completely blown up the automaker's design language - and forces us to rethink the very concept of what a pickup truck actually is. 

Phil Covington

November 25, 2019

Sustainable Living

3p Weekend: Could Gen Z Save the Shopping Mall?

As the holidays approach, it turns out Gen Z may be the saving grace for a once-beloved American institution – the shopping mall.

Megan Amrich

November 22, 2019

Sustainable Living

Ford's Mustang-Branded Electric SUV Reveals A New, Confident Direction

Ford took the covers off the Mach-E electric SUV, a model the automaker appears confident is worthy to wear the fabled Mustang badge. 

Phil Covington

November 19, 2019

Community Development

How Solar Power Heats Up Competition for Hiring Veterans

As demand for solar power increases, the U.S. solar industry is under pressure to grow its workforce - hence these programs to boost the hiring of veterans.

Tina Casey

November 18, 2019

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Companies and Communities Come Together to Help STEM Careers Take Off

Education Isn’t Always Top of Mind After Natural Disasters, But It Should Be

Companies are quick to donate millions of dollars worth supplies after natural disasters, but the long-term needs of rebuilding communities are overlooked.

Maggie Kohn

November 18, 2019

Sustainable Living

Ahiflower: A Regenerative Solution for Omega-3 Supplements?

In the regenerative farming sector, some view ahiflower as the crop that can curb global reliance on fish-oil omega-3 supplements. 

Sarah Hutcherson

November 15, 2019

Community Development

Veterans Help Us Be Our Best

For many veterans, a transition back to the civilian world is no easy feat. And at the core is finding a job that fits - often the biggest hurdle of all.

General Mills

November 15, 2019

Community Development

At BSR, San Jose Mayor Praises Corporate Focus on the Homeless in Wealthy Silicon Valley

Over 9,000 people find themselves homeless in Santa Clara County each night - to Silicon Valley's credit, more tech companies are stepping up to take on this crisis.

Dave Armon

November 13, 2019

Community Development

For Veterans, There’s Hiring – And Then There’s Meaningful Hiring

A study by LinkedIn suggests companies are missing opportunities to hire veterans into positions that match their skills and experience.

Tina Casey

November 13, 2019

Community Development

How Walgreens Has Stepped It Up and Hired More Veterans

Walgreens has joined the list of employers actively recruiting veterans – for good reason, as they boast skills that can translate into store management positions.

Tina Casey

November 11, 2019

Community Development

Saying “Thank You” Through Action. How We Provide Veterans The Post-Military Careers They Deserve

Smithfield Foods has created programs that support veterans during what can often be a challenging transition back into civilian life.

Smithfield Foods

November 11, 2019

Community Development

A Driving Passion for Supporting Veterans: Booz Allen and the Salute Military Golf Association

The Salute Military Golf Association (SMGA) harnesses the power of golf to improve the quality of life for veterans who have been wounded or injured in post 9/11 military operations.

Booz Allen

November 11, 2019

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Changing the Game: The Sports and Entertainment Sector Embraces the SDGs

Companies, Communities Come Together To Rethink Blighted Spaces For An Equitable Future

Sports and entertainment company AEG says it's working collaboratively with communities to rethink urban spaces for the better. TriplePundit spoke with one of its community partners to learn more.

Maggie Kohn

November 7, 2019

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Speak Up and Speak Out: 4 Lessons From Ben & Jerry’s CEO Matthew McCarthy

In his remarks at the 2019 3BL Forum, Ben & Jerry’s CEO Matthew McCarthy had no shortage of lessons to share about how to identify your corporate purpose and live it every day. Read on for his top takeaways for purpose-driven leaders.

Mary Mazzoni

November 7, 2019

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Stop Wasting Time Looking For the Perfect Cause-Brand Connection—And Other Purpose Lessons You Need

“Stop wasting time trying to find the perfect cause-brand fit. Just do it," Ben & Jerry's CEO Matthew McCarthy said at the 3BL Forum last week. Learn more about this insight and more, from McCarthy and other leaders in purpose.

Mary Mazzoni

November 6, 2019

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Innovation in Education: Building the Workforce of the Future

Stackable Credentials and Modular Programs Bring More Options to Postsecondary Education

The future of postsecondary education will be modular, stackable and more democratic. That’s according to edX, a nonprofit founded by MIT and Harvard that is re-imagining the postsecondary education model.

Jim Witkin

November 5, 2019

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Companies and Communities Come Together to Help STEM Careers Take Off

Investing in Career Development Helps Companies Attract, Keep and Promote Top Talent

By innovating on outreach and continuing education, some companies are finding new ways to ensure their workforce is the best it can be—and that can mean a more diverse workforce, as well.

Tina Casey

November 4, 2019

Sustainable Living

Electric and Self-driving Cars Must Still Win Consumers' Trust

A recent survey by JD Power shows that the manufacturers of self-driving and electric cars have a long road ahead before they win consumers' trust.

Bryant Jefferson

November 4, 2019

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3BL Forum 2019: Brands Taking Stands—What's Next?

Why Should Brands Take Stands? Business Leaders Weigh In

Day two of the 3BL Forum brought another treasure trove of need-to-know insights about what's next in the brands taking stands movement and—more importantly—why companies should get involved.

Mary Mazzoni

October 31, 2019

Sustainable Living

Loop CEO: Zero-Waste Shopping Service Continues to Grow

It’s been nine months since Loop launched its zero-waste circular delivery service—and we've been wondering how the program is doing as it nears the one-year mark.

Maggie Kohn

October 30, 2019

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Eight Sustainable Ways to Pass the Time in the Washington, D.C. Region

For those of you coming to 3BL Forum, if you have time, we offer suggestions on how to experience the more sustainable side of the Washington, D.C. area.

Leon Kaye

October 27, 2019

Sustainable Living

Kroger Launching Simplified Labels to Reduce Food Waste

Kroger is the latest retailer to announce it would standardize food labels to provide consumers with simpler quality and safety information in a move to reduce food waste.<br /> <br />

Maggie Kohn

October 25, 2019

Sustainable Living

Plant-Based Ingredients Are the Future of the Food and Consumer Goods Industries

The value of plant-based ingredients across the broader food and consumer packaged goods (CPG) sectors could soon become as high as $13 billion.

Mike Hamilton

October 25, 2019

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Inclusive Hiring Benefits All: The Story of Spectrum Designs

Shirts and other apparel printed at Spectrum Designs offer an important message: support of inclusive hiring for the autistic community across the U.S.

Megan Amrich

October 24, 2019

Community Development

Stanley Black & Decker Invests in the Future of Manufacturing with Maker Month

This October is Stanley Black & Decker’s second annual Maker Month, a time when the company invites students to explore creativity and design.

Roya Sabri

October 22, 2019

Community Development

Chipotle Joins Corporations Offering Debt-Free Degrees

In a bid to help attract and retain employees, Chipotle announced it will begin to pay for the entire cost of some business and technology degrees.

Sarah Hutcherson

October 21, 2019

Sustainable Living

Consumers Strive for Sustainable Living, and Companies Can Help

A report issued by GlobeScan and several leading companies suggests consumers worldwide strive for sustainable living, but several factors get in the way.

Sarah Hutcherson

October 14, 2019

Community Development

International Day of the Girl Partnership Aims to Empower 10 Million Students and Teachers

To mark today’s International Day of the Girl, HP and Girl Rising announced new youth empowerment and technology education programs.

Maggie Kohn

October 11, 2019

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Why the Case for Second-Chance Hiring Includes a Very Human Argument

Momentum is building so that second-chance hiring can be the norm, not the rare exception, across Corporate America. But to Jenny Kim, much work lies ahead.

3p Editors

October 11, 2019

Community Development

When It Comes to Health and Well-Being, Put Consumer Safety First

Millions of people use FSAs and HSAs to buy health and wellness products, so ensuring the quality and safety of these products is essential.

Jeremy Miller

October 11, 2019

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How This Lawyer Became a Force of Nature for Second-Chance Hiring

One of the most passionate advocates for second-chance hiring is Jenny Kim, Deputy General Counsel and Vice President of Public Policy at Koch Industries.

3p Editors

October 10, 2019

Sustainable Living

How the Global Food Supply Transition Is Like the Energy Transition

Companies involved with the global food supply are engaged in a transitional struggle, just as the energy sector is battling through a period of change.

Tina Casey

October 9, 2019

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Companies and Communities Come Together to Help STEM Careers Take Off

Reaching Kids Early Is the Key to Driving Interest in STEM, Educators Say

Introducing children to science, technology, engineering and mathematics at an early age can help to close the so-called “STEM gap” while opening up a college education and well-paying jobs to more young people nationwide, educators and researchers say. 

Ellen Delisio

October 8, 2019

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A Natural Progression: From ‘Sustainability Reporting’ To ESG

An integrated approach to sustainability reporting can be challenging, but for Mosaic, it is the inevitable result of its holistic approach to environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy.

Tina Casey

October 7, 2019

Voices for Change

A Call to Action for Corporate America: Change Disaster Response from Relief to Resiliency

It behooves the private sector to facilitate change in disaster response before disasters strike, not as an afterthought to mitigate illness and death.

Common Impact

October 4, 2019

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Scrappy Alternative Materials Startup Seeks a Pivot in the Plastics Sector

Tell Kylee Guenther, who founded the sustainable plastics startup Pivot Materials, that she can’t do something, and you’ll only harden her resolve.

Amy Brown

October 3, 2019

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Innovation in Education: Building the Workforce of the Future

Private-Sector Grantmaking Can Play a Role in Education Innovation

The private sector can help prepare young people for the workplace through targeted grantmaking that supports education innovation, says this foundation president.

Stan Little

September 26, 2019

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Vending Machines That Dispense Books: A Creative Solution to the 'Summer Slide'

To improve book access for children in need, the private and public sectors can achieve the most success when they work together, says early literacy development specialist Susan B. Neuman.

Susan Neuman

September 24, 2019

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Workplace Giving Rises with Employees’ Expectations

Workplace giving, a vital income stream for non-profits addressing societal issues at the grass-roots level, are on the rise, says America's Charities.

Ellen Delisio

September 24, 2019

Sustainable Living

More Food Companies Stop Playing Chicken with Antibiotics

There is some good news out there for the meat industry: Across the U.S., chicken production is now overwhelmingly free from antibiotics.

Leon Kaye

September 20, 2019

Sustainable Living

Plant-Based Foods Are Making Their Way Onto More Foodservice Menus

This foodservice company is pushing to have more plant-based foods on the menu at the 5,000 cafeterias it operates on both sides of the Atlantic.

Leon Kaye

September 13, 2019

Community Development

Supporting 500 Students and Closing the Mentoring Gap

In the U.S., 1 in 3 young people grows up without a mentor outside their family—in other words, there's a widespread "mentoring gap."

Hallmark Corporation

September 13, 2019

Sustainable Living

From Goat to Zero: EV Redemption for Volkswagen with ‘Affordable’ ID.3 EV

Volkswagen is banking on zero-emission electric vehicles to restore its brand reputation following the "dieselgate" scandal of 2015, and the German automaker is not cutting any corners.

Tina Casey

September 10, 2019

Sustainable Living

Industry Leaders Discuss Whether Sustainable Fashion is Possible

There's been a lot of talk about sustainable fashion over the past several years. It’s clear to apparel companies, however, that now is the time to dig into how sustainability can be better identified, measured and benchmarked across the industry.

Laura Wise

September 10, 2019

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Innovation in Education: Building the Workforce of the Future

Businesses and Educators Come Together to Transform the High School Experience

Across the country, high schools failing their students, teachers and communities are being reborn thanks to an innovative public-private partnership that brings career readiness into the classroom.

Maggie Kohn

September 9, 2019

Voices for Change

California’s AB5 Could Transform the Gig Economy in Favor of Workers

Despite lobbying by Uber, Lyft and Doordash, California's Assembly Bill 5—which would grant gig economy workers basic labor rights—is on track to become law.

Nithin Coca

September 9, 2019

Sustainable Living

3p Friday: The Latest Sustainability Moves From the World's Largest Automakers

Here's a quick update on how a few of the world's leading automakers are pushing ahead when it comes to sustainability and electric vehicles.

Leon Kaye

September 6, 2019

Voices for Change

Corporate Leadership Must Include a Commitment to Reproductive Health

Companies are poised to demonstrate a strong commitment to their women employees by making it clear they support reproductive health.

Jen Stark

September 6, 2019

Sustainable Living

Your Labor Day Weekend Sustainable Travel Reader

We decided to help end your Labor Day weekend with some updates in the world of sustainable travel and responsible road trips.

Leon Kaye

September 2, 2019

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This All-Girls Charter School Is Out to Close the Gender Gap in STEM

With the help of private-sector partners, this North Carolina school is out to close the gender gap in science, engineering, technology and math (STEM) fields through hands-on education focused on the "whole girl."

Ellen Delisio

August 30, 2019

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Nation’s Illiteracy Woes Won’t Be Solved by Government Alone

More than 30 million U.S. adults cannot read above a third-grade level. As the nation faces a literacy crisis, "it’s incumbent upon companies to help," says Icema Gibbs of JetBlue Airways.

Maggie Kohn

August 29, 2019