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Descendants of Georgetown University Slaves Call for Unified Change, 'Not Reparations'

Earlier this month, Georgetown University did something many in the media found remarkable: It acknowledged its link to slavery. In an inspiring speech, […]

Jan Lee

September 29, 2016

Community Development

High performing business: the what & why of purpose

by Adam Woodhall—“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you […]

TriplePundit

September 28, 2016

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Are Americans Getting Healthier?

CVS Health Continues the Fight Against Tobacco

By Eileen Howard Boone With a new school year underway, it’s an appropriate time to celebrate the country’s progress in […]

TriplePundit

September 27, 2016

Community Development

Compensation awarded to Bangladeshi apparel workers

by Brian Collett — Compensation has finally been paid to all the workers injured and the dependants of those killed […]

TriplePundit

September 27, 2016

Community Development

£735m Waltham Forest Pension Fund ‘commits’ first to divest from fossil fuels

by Roger Aitken — Waltham Forest became the first local government pension fund in the UK to “commit to divest” […]

TriplePundit

September 25, 2016

Voices for Change

Small Cash Donations Can Pay Dividends for the Rural Poor

Imagine an organization that gives money to people in poor countries, unconditionally. As in, they can do with it as […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

September 23, 2016

Voices for Change

Trump Foundation More of a Slush Fund Than a Charity

America has a proud tradition of corporate philanthropy, starting with the Carnegies, Rockefellers and Mellons of last century. Such largess […]

Leon Kaye

September 22, 2016

Community Development

New ideas for a new economy

by Adam Woodhall — The British are historically world leaders at creating solutions to problems. For example, when in the […]

TriplePundit

September 22, 2016

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Are Americans Getting Healthier?

Is ACA Succeeding At Promoting Workplace Wellness?

Rising healthcare costs are a national crisis. Healthcare costs have jumped from $634 billion in 1980 to over $3 trillion in […]

jennifer boynton

September 20, 2016

Community Development

250 core business changes, 2.5 million workers treated better— Ethical Trading Initiative

by Brian Collett — Credit for pay increases to 353,000 garment workers in Cambodia and Myanmar during the past five […]

TriplePundit

September 20, 2016

Community Development

Minister calls for action, business says yes!

by Adam Woodhall — Nick Hurd, the new Minister of State for Climate Change and Industry at BEIS (Department for Business, […]

TriplePundit

September 19, 2016

Community Development

Business vs. The State: new roles for social action

by Tom idle — We live in politically fascinating times. A coup attempt in Turkey; recurrent terrorist attacks on the […]

TriplePundit

September 19, 2016

Community Development

The Cherie Blair Foundation mentors women entrepreneurs through technology

The Cherie Blair Foundation released a report for its Mentoring Women in Business Programme at an event in Johannesburg, South […]

TriplePundit

September 16, 2016

Voices for Change

Education in Liberia: A Case Study in Maximizing Your Philanthropic Investment

By Murray Bass Liberia is a West African nation formed as an American colony by freed slaves in 1820. It […]

TriplePundit

September 15, 2016

Community Development

Cheers! Friday 16th is Global Beer Responsibility Day

by Antonio Pasolini — Friday evenings are traditionally a? time? when, in alcohol-friendly cultures, people get together with their workmates […]

TriplePundit

September 15, 2016

Community Development

Carbon Trust reports on progress: 180 companies on board

by Adam Woodhall — The overwhelming scientific consensus is that climate change must be kept under 2, preferably 1.5, degrees. […]

TriplePundit

September 12, 2016

Community Development

Slavery is still with us

by Adam Woodhall — For many of us in the UK, we think that slavery is something that was taken […]

TriplePundit

September 12, 2016

Community Development

Gender pay gap closing, according to sustainability salary survey

By Adam Woodhall — The findings from the latest Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability (CRS) salary survey run by Acre, Flag and […]

TriplePundit

September 9, 2016

Voices for Change

Colin Kaepernick Now the Top-Selling NFL Jersey in the U.S.

His career went into a free fall after he brought the San Francisco 49ers within a pass of Super Bowl victory four […]

Leon Kaye

September 8, 2016

Community Development

Is the UK too reliant on EU workers?

By Rita Trehan — The UK economy depends on EU workers. Talented, highly educated, mainly young people from across the […]

TriplePundit

September 6, 2016

Community Development

International Tourism Partnership launches Hotel Water Measure Initiative to set industry standards

by Brian Collett —Thousands of hotels throughout the world are expected to combine in a drive to cut water consumption. […]

TriplePundit

September 6, 2016

Community Development

COP21: Getting down to business

by RP Siegel — COP21 has been hailed as a historic event because of the way it facilitated 196 countries […]

TriplePundit

September 6, 2016

Community Development

CDL partners to launch sustainability academy to achieve climate goals

by Antonio Pasolini—The city-state of Singapore is making a pioneering move towards meeting its climate mitigation goals. A joint effort […]

TriplePundit

September 6, 2016

Community Development

CDL adopts UN's sustainability agenda

by Vikas Vij — The building and construction industry has traditionally had a large environmental footprint. From reducing the energy […]

TriplePundit

September 1, 2016

Community Development

Women's Equality Day: interview with Shelley Zalis

Interview by Sangeeta Haindl   Equality in the workplace and gender pay is a stubborn issue, one which hit the […]

TriplePundit

September 1, 2016

Voices for Change

Social Media and Surveillance: The New Research Tools for Info-Hungry Landlords

Big brother may be watching. And if you live in a major city with rent-control laws, renter protection and a […]

Jan Lee

August 30, 2016

Community Development

Nike expands sustainable distribution centre in Belgium

by Brian Collett — Nike, the multinational footwear and apparel group, has opened an expanded distribution hub at its European […]

TriplePundit

August 30, 2016

Voices for Change

Why Alicia Keys Not Wearing Makeup Could Help Start a Revolution

I am sure I am not alone when I say that I rarely leave the house without at least a […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

August 29, 2016

Community Development

Sustainable packaging regulation for Singapore companies

by Vikas Vij — As urban populations grow and become more densely packed, major cities around the world struggle to manage […]

TriplePundit

August 25, 2016

Community Development

COP21: Getting down to business

COP21: Getting down to business By RP Siegel — COP21 has been hailed as a historic event because of the […]

TriplePundit

August 24, 2016

Community Development

UK food charities face real challenges in feeding the most vulnerable

by Sangeeta Haindl — Neighbourly, the social network for social good reveals in its latest survey that 218 UK food […]

TriplePundit

August 23, 2016

Voices for Change

These Cities are Investing in Walkable Neighborhoods

According to Redfin, several American cities – some the usual progressive suspects, but others quite surprising – are making moves […]

Nithin Coca

August 22, 2016

Community Development

Is now the time to go green?

by Andy Jones — Clean 200 has released the rankings of the top 200 sustainable companies in the world.   […]

TriplePundit

August 18, 2016

Community Development

Auto industry passes energy sector in emissions: new report

by Brian Collett —Transport now pumps out more pollutant emissions than any other source in the US.       The […]

TriplePundit

August 16, 2016

Community Development

Artificial Intelligence + Algorithms = Assumptions!

Submitted by Hazel Henderson Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged in the public debate with Deep Mind’s recent win over a […]

CSRWire

August 12, 2016

Voices for Change

The U.K.'s Refugee Integration Curse

By Pranav Chopra The recent conflict in Syria, and across other countries in the world, has created an influx of […]

TriplePundit

August 12, 2016

Community Development

Beer-making without impact, the Heineken way

by Tom Idle —  For the past six years, Heineken’s approach to environmental and social issues has been informed by […]

TriplePundit

August 12, 2016

Community Development

Giving back the Aimia way to create real social value

A Data Philanthropy model pairs analytics experts with specific charities to drive greater social impact through new knowledge and insights. […]

TriplePundit

August 12, 2016

Community Development

Royal Mail delivers the post—and many community services, too

The company’s CR and community investment policies are geared towards maximizing its position as a national company with a local […]

TriplePundit

August 12, 2016

Community Development

Benevity innovates in corporate giving and volunteering with new technology

 “Spark” software program ensures simple, secure and easy giving so grassroots philanthropy can be part of everyday life. Miranda Ingram […]

TriplePundit

August 12, 2016

Community Development

Arrow “guides innovation forward” by helping children become the innovators of the future

Arrow takes on the challenge of bringing technology to people with no electricity. Miranda Ingram reports…   Every so often […]

TriplePundit

August 12, 2016

Community Development

Many UK families find it tough to afford a standard of living

by Sangeeta Haindl — The Prince’s Charity In Kind Direct, an organisation dedicated to redistributing donated goods to thousands of […]

TriplePundit

August 11, 2016

Community Development

Valuing the Workforce to Improve Performance

It should be a given by now but is nevertheless worth repeating: good corporate social responsibility is win-win. It doesn’t […]

TriplePundit

August 10, 2016

Community Development

CDL embarks on its next phase of sustainability innovation

CDL integrates sustainability into its business strategy to provide a holistic account of its value creation for stakeholders. Adam Woodhall […]

TriplePundit

August 10, 2016

Community Development

Online database brings transparency to mutual funds’ holdings in palm oil

by Brian Collett — An online database has been set up to show the global mutual funds with holdings in […]

TriplePundit

August 8, 2016

Community Development

Standish Mellon joins climate bond partnership intensifying ‘sustainable investing’ commitment

by Roger Aitken—Standish Mellon Asset Management (‘Standish’), a BNY Mellon investment boutique with around $158 billion (£121bn, €143bn) of assets […]

TriplePundit

August 8, 2016

Voices for Change

5 Steps to (Re)discover Your ‘Why’ and Work Toward Happiness

By Mathew Heggem “Why?” When it comes to your business, this simple question isn’t so easy to answer. Some days, […]

TriplePundit

August 5, 2016

Voices for Change

4 Tips for Creating a Stress-Free Life

By Sean Morris Eliminating stress from your life is a task that requires both time and effort. However, that shouldn’t […]

TriplePundit

August 5, 2016

Voices for Change

Black Lives Matter Reveals Platform Focusing On Six Demands

Ed Note: Care about this issue? Check out our new series: Black Lives Matter and Beyond – Corporate Leaders Respond […]

Grant Whittington

August 4, 2016

Community Development

Parliament considers bill to require business reporting on slavery policies

by Brian Collett — Businesses would have to include statements on their slavery policies in their Companies House returns under […]

TriplePundit

August 4, 2016

Community Development

A sustainable supply chain offers many benefits

By Adam Woodhall — The demands on an ethical organisation of consumer and client expectations, government regulation and voluntary standards, […]

TriplePundit

August 4, 2016

Voices for Change

Rock The Green: Big Systems

This article is part of a series of interviews with companies supporting the Rock the Green sustainability festival. Follow along here. […]

Nick Aster

August 3, 2016

Voices for Change

Michael Jordan Donates $2 Million Amid Recent Violence

Michael Jordan, one of the most decorated athletes of all time, used his stage and his bank account to speak […]

Grant Whittington

August 1, 2016

Community Development

Creating eco-friendly airport systems of the future

by Vikas Vij — Airports have traditionally been viewed as a prime source of anti-environmental activity. Whether it is the […]

TriplePundit

August 1, 2016

Community Development

Food labelling transparency links supply chain and consumer

by Elisabeth Jeffries — A social media campaign swept across the planet in 2010, clamouring for a halt to the […]

TriplePundit

July 28, 2016

Community Development

What Brexit means for UK business

by Martin Baxter, Chief Policy Advisor, Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment — The referendum vote in favour of the […]

TriplePundit

July 28, 2016

Community Development

The other “B” word — not Brexit or Boris, but British bees

by Sangeeta Haindl —  Organic food UK home delivery service Abel & Cole has welcomed 60,000 honeybees to its offices […]

TriplePundit

July 27, 2016

Voices for Change

NBA Moves All-Star Game From Charlotte Over Anti-LGBT Law

Last week, the National Basketball League (NBA) said it would move the 2017 All-Star Game out of Charlotte, North Carolina. […]

Leon Kaye

July 26, 2016

Community Development

ESG risks should be disclosed: environmental groups petition Securities and Exchange Commission

by Brian Collet — All companies should disclose the environmental, social and governance risks of their activities to aid investors […]

TriplePundit

July 26, 2016

Community Development

Designing the future: the Creative Conscience Awards

by Adam Woodhall — The communicators and creatives who will help design and mould the future gathered overlooking the Thames […]

TriplePundit

July 26, 2016

Community Development

Univision Promotes “Access for All” with Community Empowerment Programs

Submitted by Kelly Eisenhardt By focusing on four areas most critical for success – education, health, prosperity, and civic engagement […]

CSRWire

July 25, 2016

Voices for Change

Pokémon Go and the Power of Social Influence

Pokémon Go has quickly and unexpectedly become a wildly successful global phenomenon. In the first week, the app had over […]

Joi Sears

July 25, 2016

Voices for Change

The Olympics and Other Mega Events: A Boon or a Burden for Local Communities?

By Dr. Dogan Gursoy The World Cup and Olympic Games are time-honored traditions. Every few years, people unite to watch […]

TriplePundit

July 25, 2016

Voices for Change

Making Golf 'Greener' in the 21st Century

By Travis Lesser Golf is an ancient game, and the legend of its origin is debated. One theory suggests the […]

TriplePundit

July 21, 2016

Community Development

Business & Climate Summit: inspiring a social movement

The Business & Climate Summit 2016 held in London is a leading annual forum for businesses, investors and policymakers on […]

TriplePundit

July 21, 2016

Community Development

Royal Mail doing business in a responsible way

by Sangeeta Haindl — The UK postal service, the Royal Mail, is celebrating its 500th birthday of connecting millions of […]

TriplePundit

July 20, 2016

Community Development

Here’s How Volunteering Can Strengthen Your Company

Submitted by Pamela Hawley Volunteering can do more than make you feel good – it can also help strengthen your […]

CSRWire

July 19, 2016

Community Development

Brexit could be bad for the environment

By Reynard Loki — A new report by Sustainalytics, a sustainability research and analysis firm, suggests that Brexit could prompt […]

TriplePundit

July 18, 2016

Community Development

Developing great behaviour change campaigns

by Adam Woodhall – Influencing behaviour positively and successfully is accepted both as fantastic opportunity to make a difference and […]

TriplePundit

July 18, 2016

Community Development

Ontario unveils plan to promote social enterprises

Social enterprises use business strategies to achieve a social or environmental impact. While generating revenues from the sale of goods […]

TriplePundit

July 15, 2016

Voices for Change

Beyond the Porn Principle: How to Better Evaluate Social Enterprise

Chris Miller Most Americans have by now realized that not all businesses are created equally. Toms shoes, Newman’s Own, Patagonia, […]

TriplePundit

July 14, 2016

Voices for Change

White House Seeks to Reduce Local Jail Populations

With more than 11 million people passing in and out of its local jails annually, the United States boasts the largest […]

Grant Whittington

July 13, 2016