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Voices for Change

This Social Enterprise Fights Human Trafficking in Israel with Skills Training

As in much of the Middle East and the world, human trafficking has become a crisis in Israel. An NGO study suggests […]

Leon Kaye

December 19, 2016

Community Development

Provocation and innovation at XEnergy

By Adam Woodhall — Practical provocation and tangible innovation were the motivational themes explored by some of    the best […]

TriplePundit

December 19, 2016

Community Development

The National Lottery operator takes proactive approach to player safety

Innovative software tracks data to identify online problem play. Miranda Ingram reports . . .    As operator of The National […]

TriplePundit

December 19, 2016

Community Development

Using the power of communications for social impact 

Dentsu Aegis directs its employees’ skills toward community-based charities. Adam Woodhall reports . . .   “Over the past five […]

TriplePundit

December 16, 2016

Community Development

Migration and CSR

Submitted by Tendayi Bloom In September 2016, the UN General Assembly held an extraordinary summit Addressing Large Movements of Refugees […]

CSRWire

December 16, 2016

Community Development

Finland lists first green bond on LSE with $500m issuance

By Roger Aitken — Finland’s leading provider of financial services in the country to local government and public housing sectors, […]

TriplePundit

December 15, 2016

Community Development

The good purpose guide – 9 ways to turn purpose into action within your business

By Charlotte West — Business is increasingly required to play a role in society which goes beyond maximising stakeholder profit. […]

TriplePundit

December 15, 2016

Community Development

Online reviews preferred by majority of UK consumers for purchases

By Brian Collett — A total of 84 percent of consumers trust online reviews as readily as personal recommendations for […]

TriplePundit

December 15, 2016

Community Development

Visa supports financial education for youth

The global payments business partners with Junior Achievement Europe to create innovative e-commerce and personal finance programmes. Tom Idle reports… […]

TriplePundit

December 15, 2016

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From Farm to Factory: A 3 Part Series on Social Impacts in Apparel

Remake: Making Fast Fashion Uncool

Editor’s Note: The following is a post from Remake that follows up our recent #ForcedFashion Twitter chat with the Freedom […]

TriplePundit

December 14, 2016

Voices for Change

How Health, Climate Change, and Social Justice Intersect in Chicago

By Joyce Coffee and Elena Grossman Before Lin-Manuel Miranda’s fame exploded with “Hamilton,” he composed and won a Tony for “In the […]

Joyce Coffee

December 14, 2016

Voices for Change

Startup Helps Mexican Artisans Plan for Their Future by Preserving Their Past

Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared on Unreasonable.is.  By Cecily Mauran Around half of Mexico’s population lives in poverty and faces high […]

TriplePundit

December 8, 2016

Community Development

Science-based targets guide business in setting carbon reduction goals

By Tom Idle — As we prepare for the cold days of winter, we might fondly recall the hot days […]

TriplePundit

December 7, 2016

Community Development

Business leaders split on effect of Brexit on ethical governance

By Brian Collett — The ways in which Brexit will change the ethical conduct of businesses in the UK are […]

TriplePundit

December 7, 2016

Community Development

Four Companies Committed to Clean Water

Submitted by Megan Wild The issue of water pollution and contamination has made headlines often in recent months. With the […]

CSRWire

December 6, 2016

Voices for Change

The Dangers Of A Fake News Economy

Your health and job may be at risk if fake news influences the American economy like it has our recent […]

Bill Roth

December 6, 2016

Community Development

“Partnership, Purpose and Productivity”—RSA panel outlines strategies for the changing workplace

By Andy Hix—To quote recent Nobel Prize Laureate Bob Dylan, the times they are a-changing, and more rapidly than ever. […]

TriplePundit

December 5, 2016

Community Development

Stop Slavery Network formed by hotel industry

By Brian Collett — Hoteliers in the UK have combined to stamp out modern slavery throughout their industry. The Stop […]

TriplePundit

December 4, 2016

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Are Americans Getting Healthier?

Preventive Healthcare Initiatives and the Knowledge Gap

A number of diseases and conditions can be prevented through early intervention and screenings. “Following your doctor’s preventive health advice can […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

December 1, 2016

Community Development

National CSR Awards now accepting entries

  The National CSR Awards are open for entries for the third annual edition.   The Awards are open to […]

TriplePundit

December 1, 2016

Community Development

Salmon fisherman take action to protect stocks against environmental contamination

By Brian Collett — Hundreds of Alaskan fishermen have taken action to safeguard their salmon grounds against environmental contamination. Altogether […]

TriplePundit

November 30, 2016

Community Development

Inspiring sustainability the Interserve way 

Interview with Tim Haywood, Interserve   By Adam Woodhall   I recently had a conversation with Tim Haywood, Group Finance […]

TriplePundit

November 30, 2016

Community Development

Surprising findings for corporate sustainability in Silicon Valley

By Nikos Avlonas — Much has been made about whether Silicon Valley corporations are or are trying to be role […]

TriplePundit

November 28, 2016

Community Development

Studying a Growing Niche: What Does Being a CR or Sustainability Professional Mean?

Submitted by Dr. Donato Calace Corporate responsibility (or its sister concepts such as sustainability, corporate citizenship, and the like) may […]

CSRWire

November 23, 2016

Community Development

Driving modern slavery up the agenda

By Adam Woodhall — Business accepts that slavery is unacceptable, so how is the UK’s Modern Slavery Act (MSA) raising […]

TriplePundit

November 22, 2016

Community Development

Tax authority collects £3bn from avoiders

By Brian Collett — The UK tax authority HM Revenue & Customs has collected a total of £3bn ($3.64bn, €3.32bn) […]

TriplePundit

November 22, 2016

Community Development

Value chain approach: a focus on food waste

By Michael Grosse—Each year an estimated 1.3 billion tonnes of food is lost or wasted globally. This mountain of food […]

TriplePundit

November 17, 2016

Community Development

Future generations prepare for work with DP World Education Programme

By Sangeeta Haindl — In our fast-paced, technology-driven and globalised world, consumers expect just about anything from anywhere delivered promptly […]

TriplePundit

November 17, 2016

Community Development

Government support for sustainability is “utterly pathetic” 

Interview with Jonathon Porritt, founder of Forum for the Future, by Tom Idle   He may not like to describe […]

TriplePundit

November 16, 2016

Community Development

Technology, Philanthropy, and a Solid ROI with Community Foundations

Submitted by Kelly Eisenhardt Getting a solid return on investment and helping communities grow through grant making and innovation is […]

CSRWire

November 14, 2016

Community Development

Replacing CSR with Human Social Responsibility: People First

Submitted by Kelly Eisenhardt Corporations are often accused of emphasizing profits over people. Over the last decade, many have built […]

CSRWire

November 14, 2016

Community Development

Fostering an Environment of Social Responsibility in Your Industry

Submitted by Jonathan Deesing In order to stay appealing and relevant, businesses must adapt to customer wants and needs; companies […]

CSRWire

November 14, 2016

Community Development

Dave Thomas Foundation Helps Bring Foster Kids and Families Together

Submitted by Kelly Eisenhardt Helping children move from foster care to permanent homes is a challenge in the United States. […]

CSRWire

November 14, 2016

Community Development

Child-Focused Recruitment: What is It and Why Does It Work?

Submitted by Rita Soronen The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption exists for one reason: To dramatically increase the number of […]

CSRWire

November 14, 2016

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Black Lives Matter and Beyond: Corporate Leaders Respond

Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Challenge to Companies: Address Racism

Racial equity and social justice took center stage at the 2016 Net Impact conference in Philadelphia last week. The event […]

Mary Mazzoni

November 14, 2016

Community Development

Refreshing the business contract with society

By Adam Woodhall   “Can business refresh its contract with society before it’s too late?” was the stimulating question with […]

TriplePundit

November 14, 2016

Community Development

Microloan Foundation boosts trustee board with Step on Board programme

‘Step on Board’ is a board-level volunteering programme, run by Trustees Unlimited and the National Council for Voluntary Organisations, which […]

TriplePundit

November 8, 2016

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Black Lives Matter and Beyond: Corporate Leaders Respond

How a Social Media Company Drastically Reduced Online Racial Profiling

Today, fewer people know their neighbors and often do not feel connected with their local communities. Bay Area startup NextDoor […]

Leon Kaye

November 7, 2016

Community Development

Riversimple adopts circular economy to create a cutting edge eco-auto 

By Adam Woodhall — A passion for racing cars and environmentalism aren’t usual bedfellows. Hugo Spowers is not an usual […]

TriplePundit

November 7, 2016

Community Development

New call for sustainable sourcing of palm oil

By Brian Collett — An international group of scientists, food manufacturers, nutritionists, NGOs and policymakers has urged all farmers to […]

TriplePundit

November 6, 2016

Voices for Change

3p Weekend: 8 Ways America is Already Great

With a busy week behind you and the weekend within reach, there’s no shame in taking things a bit easy […]

Mary Mazzoni

November 4, 2016

Community Development

Praxis Mutual commits to impact bonds from India, Starbucks, and European Investment Bank

By Roger Aitken — Following a number of positive impact bond purchases, Praxis Mutual Funds, a leading faith-based and socially […]

TriplePundit

November 4, 2016

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Are Americans Getting Healthier?

Ignoring Scientific Evidence, Consumers use Alternative Medicines at Their Own Risk

Consumers are often critical, and even distrusting, of the pharmaceutical industry and the medical profession at large. In turn, they […]

Leon Kaye

November 1, 2016

Community Development

The Institute of Business Ethics reports on best business practices for the next 30 years

The Institute of Business Ethics is celebrating its 30th Anniversary with a report that looks at how trust in business […]

TriplePundit

October 30, 2016

Community Development

Taking the lead in stormy times

By Adam Woodhall — How are corporate sustainability professionals—and the organisations they work with—to lead through this post-Brexit period facing […]

TriplePundit

October 30, 2016

Community Development

10 things I've learnt in my 10 years in sustainability

By Adam Woodhall — Ten years ago, I launched myself into the world of sustainability, and it’s been an amazing […]

TriplePundit

October 30, 2016

Community Development

Call for global laws compelling corporations to observe human rights

by Brian Collett — Global laws compelling national and transnational corporations to observe human rights have been urged by a […]

TriplePundit

October 26, 2016

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Black Lives Matter and Beyond: Corporate Leaders Respond

Twitter Chat Recap: #BLMandBeyond with Symantec, Ben & Jerry’s and Net Impact

Today, Symantec, Ben & Jerry’s, Net Impact and TriplePundit discussed the corporate response to racism and social inequality in America […]

Marissa Rosen

October 25, 2016

Community Development

PM wants UK to lead global fight against human trafficking

by Sangeeta Haindl — During a service at Westminster Abbey earlier this month, held to remember 18th Century anti-slavery campaigner […]

TriplePundit

October 25, 2016

Community Development

Sharing values and engagement opportunities

by Adam Woodhall – Three engagement specialists recently launched a White Paper at an event in the shadow of London’s […]

TriplePundit

October 25, 2016

Community Development

Assessing the landscape of corporate-NGO partnerships 

by Tom Idle — The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), launched at the beginning of this year as a […]

TriplePundit

October 21, 2016

Voices for Change

This Small Alabama Town Highlights CSR Shortcomings in Natural Gas

A small town called Eight Mile in Alabama experienced a mercaptan spill at a Mobile Gas as facility eight years […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

October 20, 2016

Community Development

Honest dialogue: the key to a sustainable future 

By Sarah Rozenthuler   From my experience of running dialogue programmes for numerous global corporations, I’ve discovered that the key […]

TriplePundit

October 20, 2016

Community Development

Investment platform launched by ecosurety in 'giant step' towards circular economy

by Roger Aitken—Circularety, an online platform empowering obligated producers and reprocessors to invest in tangible recycling projects and schemes, has […]

TriplePundit

October 19, 2016

Community Development

Online job sites dominate UK recruitment market

by Vikas Vij — Recruiters need to gear up to the needs of today’s connected generation, which Google calls as […]

TriplePundit

October 18, 2016

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Black Lives Matter and Beyond: Corporate Leaders Respond

Forget Decades: Why True Corporate Diversity is Attainable in Five Years or Less

Sometimes it takes a moonshot goal to make real change — like three to five years to make Silicon Valley corporations […]

jennifer boynton

October 17, 2016

Voices for Change

Design Justice: Creating Inclusive Spaces in an Urbanized World

Over half of the global population lives in cities, a proportion that is expected to increase to 66 percent by 2050. […]

Mary Mazzoni

October 17, 2016

Community Development

Entrepreneur Awards finalists announced

The presenters of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards have announced over 100 finalists who are competing for recognition at its […]

TriplePundit

October 17, 2016

Community Development

How HR capacity planning can help you survive Brexit 

by Rita Treharn — The votes have been cast, and the majority has spoken: Britain is leaving the EU, and […]

TriplePundit

October 17, 2016

Community Development

The Shareholder Revolution?

by Adam Woodhall — At the recent The Crowd event, the title was “The Shareholder Revolution?”. The question mark was particularly important […]

TriplePundit

October 16, 2016

Community Development

Finland lists first green bond on LSE with $500m issuance

by Roger Aitken — Finland’s leading provider of financial services in the country to local government and public housing sectors, […]

TriplePundit

October 11, 2016

Community Development

M&S wants us to get active for 30 minutes a day to help cut the risks of breast cancer

by Sangeeta Haindl — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM), and high-street retailer M&S has launched a campaign  to […]

TriplePundit

October 10, 2016

Community Development

Companies driving progress on UN SDGs

by Vikas Vij — The world’s current rate of action may not be enough to achieve the UN Sustainable Development […]

TriplePundit

October 9, 2016

Community Development

The natural capital concept can guide decisions and assess environmental risk.

by Elisabeth Jeffries — After constructing a plant in an arid part of India, buildings materials manufacturer LafargeHolcim opted not […]

TriplePundit

October 9, 2016

Community Development

Following a Successful Summer in Detroit, JetBlue’s Soar with Reading Program Will Travel to Fort Lauderdale in 2017

Submitted by Icema Gibbs Since launching our award-winning Soar with Reading program in 2011, JetBlue has provided more than $2.25 million […]

CSRWire

October 7, 2016

Community Development

Brexit mustn’t mean wreckxit

by Adam Woodhall — A Baroness, professor, a past CEO of the Environment Agency and Boris Johnson’s father were just […]

TriplePundit

October 6, 2016

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Are Americans Getting Healthier?

Rising Obesity and the 'Fat Acceptance' Movement: Finding a Middle Ground

As concerns over the impact of America’s obesity crisis rise, the “fat acceptance” social movement is also becoming more vocal. […]

Leon Kaye

October 5, 2016

Community Development

The future of power, death & money

by Adam Woodhall — “Power, Death and Money” was the provocative title of the first event run by The Future […]

TriplePundit

October 5, 2016

Community Development

Past and future of sustainability with the RSA

by Adam Woodhall — The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, or RSA for short, was […]

TriplePundit

October 4, 2016

Community Development

Companies alerted to human trafficking by RepRisk report

by Brian Collett — Companies are told in a new report to investigate their supply chains more robustly so that […]

TriplePundit

October 3, 2016

Community Development

More companies getting involved in social issues

by Vikas Vij — As expectations rise for companies to engage with the communities through communications, advocacy or legal means […]

TriplePundit

October 3, 2016

Community Development

Extel’s 14th SRI & Sustainability Survey highlights need to do more 

by Roger Aitken — This year’s annual WeConvene Extel and UK Sustainable & Finance Association (UKSIF) SRI & Sustainability survey […]

TriplePundit

October 3, 2016