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Center for Carbon Removal: Beyond Mitigation in a 2 °C World

Later this year ministers, scientists, diplomats and heads of state from more than 190 countries will convene in Paris for COP […]

Tom Schueneman

September 8, 2015

Community Development

Diageo joins World Business Council for Sustainable Development

Drinks giant Diageo has become the newest member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). Joining nearly 200 […]

TriplePundit

September 8, 2015

Community Development

BLOG: Why participate in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index?

There is always a competitive edge to sustainability ratings and rankings and the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) is no […]

TriplePundit

September 8, 2015

Community Development

Lise Kingo assumes role at UN Global Compact

Lise Kingo has taken up her role as executive director of the UN Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. […]

TriplePundit

September 8, 2015

Community Development

British dispel ‘nimby’ reputation over green energy

More than half (53%) of UK households would support the construction of a wind turbine within two miles of their […]

TriplePundit

September 4, 2015

Voices for Change

SunSaluter Provides Clean Water as it Tracks the Sun

Back in December 2012, we ran across a young woman named Eden Full, who won a 20 Under 20 Thiel […]

RP Siegel

September 3, 2015

Community Development

Victoria Moorhouse brews up at Costa

Costa, the Whitbread-owned coffee shop chain, has appointed Victoria Moorhouse as Corporate Responsibility (CR) Programme Manager. Kerry Parkin, head of […]

TriplePundit

September 3, 2015

Community Development

The circular economy : why it’s a global sustainability priority

In the past few years, rising global sustainability developments have paved the way for surging numbers of corporate commitments and […]

TriplePundit

September 3, 2015

Community Development

Wyke Farms wins international campaign to find greenest company

Wyke Farms, one of the UK’s largest independent cheese producers and milk processors, have won a Green Apple Environment Award, in […]

TriplePundit

September 3, 2015

Community Development

Ensuring a new crop of farmers

Continuing to create shared value for those along its supply chain, premium coffee business Nespresso has developed the one thing […]

TriplePundit

September 3, 2015

Community Development

This green and pleasant land?

Smart technology and low emissions cities are emerging across the globe. Elisabeth Jeffries reports on how businesses large and small […]

TriplePundit

September 3, 2015

Community Development

EIRIS partners with Brazil’s SITAWI and bolsters Latin American presence

EIRIS, a leading environmental, social and governance (ESG) research provider, revealed this August that Brazil’s innovative social and sustainable finance […]

TriplePundit

September 3, 2015

Community Development

SRI Fund Spotlight: CLI Framlington Health A

CLI Framlington Health A, an OEIC fund that seeks capital growth by investing in healthcare and medical services and products […]

TriplePundit

September 3, 2015

Community Development

We’re talking serious CSR here, aren’t we?

Why is CSR sometimes considered a dirty word in business circles? I’ve mentioned in this column before the sniffy attitude […]

TriplePundit

September 3, 2015

Community Development

Learning the power of persuasion

It’s 8am on a damp Monday morning and I’m locked in a tough negotiation. I’m trying to persuade my five-year-old […]

TriplePundit

September 3, 2015

Community Development

UK to fast-track fracking applications

The UK government is attempting to fast-track fracking applications through the planning system. It says the plans that will ensure […]

TriplePundit

September 3, 2015

Community Development

Animal welfare tops consumer concerns

As a nation renowned for its love of animals, it comes as no surprise that animal welfare is the top […]

TriplePundit

September 3, 2015

Community Development

British business lacks motivation to meet waste targets

Britain could achieve its 50% waste recycling target overnight if companies, organisations and individuals had the motivation, claims a leading […]

TriplePundit

September 3, 2015

Community Development

Business shifts attitude over importance of employee well-being

Fewer than half of the UK businesses surveyed for a staff policies report believed they had a duty of care […]

TriplePundit

September 3, 2015

Community Development

Hyundai Mobis takes CSR activities beyond borders

Hyundai Mobis, South Korea’s largest auto parts manufacturer, is stepping up efforts to extend its CSR programme beyond its national […]

TriplePundit

September 3, 2015

Community Development

Coca-Cola on track to meet water target

Soft drinks giant Coca-Cola says it is on well on track to meet its 2020 water replenishment target by the […]

TriplePundit

September 3, 2015

Community Development

Japan restarts nuclear power programme

Japan’s first nuclear reactor approved for reactivation under post-Fukushima rules began production last month. The Sendai No 1 reactor in […]

TriplePundit

September 3, 2015

Community Development

Iggesund Paperboard highlights responsible forestry practice

Sweden’s Iggesund Paperboard is drawing its clients attention to its responsible forestry practice with a new venture called Adopt a […]

TriplePundit

September 3, 2015

Community Development

OECD countries fail to combat bribery

Major exporting countries are failing to combat cross-border bribery, according to anti-corruption group Transparency International’s (TI) latest report. TI has […]

TriplePundit

September 3, 2015

Community Development

South Korea partners to grow sustainable tourism

South Korea has ambitious plans for the development of inbound tourism. The country plans to attract 17 million foreign tourists […]

TriplePundit

September 3, 2015

Community Development

Applying natural capital valuation in mainstream business practices

The global economy depends on the preservation of natural resources. Yet the majority of businesses have not traditionally placed a […]

TriplePundit

September 3, 2015

Voices for Change

Dallas Houses the Homeless, Saves Taxpayers Money

Dallas is looking to halt chronic homelessness, following the movement recently bolstered by its neighbors in Houston. Fifty of Dallas’ most […]

Grant Whittington

September 2, 2015

Community Development

Japan’s Subaru helps waste management in US national parks

Three national parks in the US are getting help in waste management practices from Subaru, Japan’s 7th largest automaker. Subaru […]

TriplePundit

September 2, 2015

Community Development

Consumers want more businesses to engage with social causes

A new annual survey highlights the growing appetite for business to play a greater role in tackling social and environmental […]

TriplePundit

September 2, 2015

Community Development

APP pledge to restore peatlands sets important benchmark

One of the world’s largest paper producers is to clear and restore 7,000 hectares of its plantations in Indonesia to […]

TriplePundit

September 2, 2015

Community Development

Emma Thompson backs Arctic drilling protest

Internationally renowned actor and screenwriter Emma Thompson has joined Greenpeace campaigners outside Shell’s London headquarters protesting against the oil giant’s […]

TriplePundit

September 2, 2015

Community Development

EIC calls for extension of construction emissions policy

The Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) has welcomed a new London scheme to improve air quality in the capital, and calls […]

TriplePundit

September 1, 2015

Community Development

New effort to reshape fossil fuel firms approach to climate change

The heat is on for fossil fuel companies in more ways than one with the launch of a major new […]

TriplePundit

August 28, 2015

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Graduate Interviews: EMSL

Q&A: Recent Grad Tim Trefzer Talks Green Events and Sustainability Leadership

The decision to pursue higher education can be unnerving, especially if you’ve already found a job you love. But Tim Trefzer, […]

Mary Mazzoni

August 27, 2015

Community Development

How Can Your Community Benefit From Schools Educating For Sustainability?

Submitted by Katie I. Ginsberg This is the most recent article in our series “Education for a Sustainable Future”. For […]

CSRWire

August 26, 2015

Community Development

Coca-Cola claims significant progress on way to becoming 'water neutral'

The Coca-Cola Company says it’s on track to meet its 2020 water replenishment goal by the end of 2015. Based […]

TriplePundit

August 26, 2015

Community Development

Back to School for Business Education: The Responsible Management Curriculum Tree

Submitted by Dr. Alex Hope BSc (Hons) PhD MA AIEMA MCMI FHEA This is the most recent article in our […]

CSRWire

August 25, 2015

Community Development

5 Steps to Awesome Non-Profit/For-Profit Partnerships

Submitted by Joshua Schukman I’ve spent a good chunk of my career working to create meaningful partnerships between for and […]

CSRWire

August 25, 2015

Community Development

AEP Foundation Helps Students Prepare for STEM Careers

Submitted by Teresa McWain This is the most recent article in our series “Education for a Sustainable Future”. For more […]

CSRWire

August 25, 2015

Community Development

China's CO2 emissions 'substantially over estimated'

China’s carbon emissions have been substantially over estimated by international agencies for more than 10 years, according to research co-led […]

TriplePundit

August 25, 2015

Community Development

Hotel group shows no reservations over water stewardship

Leading hotel company InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is to partner with the Water Footprint Network, to develop a worldwide water […]

TriplePundit

August 24, 2015

Voices for Change

Studies: Number of Rural Firefighters Dropping, Megafires Increasing

This summer has been a doozy for fires in much of the Northwest. Here in the heart of North Idaho, […]

Jan Lee

August 20, 2015

Voices for Change

California is Fighting Its Rampant Wildfires with Prison Labor

Thanks to an ongoing drought exacerbated by climate change, California and the Western U.S. are facing one of their worst […]

Mary Mazzoni

August 19, 2015

Voices for Change

Bic Back in Headlines for Sexist Advertisement

Bic celebrated South Africa’s National Women’s Day with a surprisingly ironic misogynistic advertisement. The pen-manufacturing company posted the ad of […]

Grant Whittington

August 19, 2015

Voices for Change

Engaging Faith-Based Communities Is Key in Building International Trust

Nigeria is a land of contrasts and conflict. Too often potential allies are mistaken as enemies and, for the nation’s […]

Tom Schueneman

August 17, 2015

Voices for Change

Starting A Company Without Previous Education: Pros And Cons

By John Stone There are plenty of successful entrepreneurs who didn’t receive college degrees, from Ben Franklin and Abraham Lincoln […]

TriplePundit

August 17, 2015

Community Development

Animal welfare tops consumer concerns with food companies

When it comes to ethical claims made by food and drink companies, new research from Mintel finds that concerns over […]

TriplePundit

August 14, 2015

Community Development

UK to fast-track fracking applications

The UK government is attempting to fast-track fracking applications through the planning system. It says the plans that will ensure […]

TriplePundit

August 14, 2015

Community Development

APP exits plantations to protect tropical peatlands

Asia Pulp & Paper Group (APP) is committing to retire around 7,000 hectares of commercial plantation areas to protect threatened […]

TriplePundit

August 13, 2015

Community Development

Barilla’s onto a good thing with sustainability strategy

Right from the start, the Italian food company Barilla has combined the achievement of economic goals with social commitments to […]

TriplePundit

August 13, 2015

Voices for Change

Twitter Chat Recap: International Youth Day; #SAPYouthChat

Today, TriplePundit, SAP and our esteemed guest panel came together for a special Twitter chat about International Youth Day at #SAPYouthChat. […]

Marissa Rosen

August 12, 2015

Voices for Change

How Smart Cities Enable Urban Sustainability

By Anum Yoon Everything is becoming ‘smart’ these days, from smartphones to smart watches and more. There’s a reason for […]

TriplePundit

August 12, 2015

Community Development

Companies shirking responsibility for employee wellbeing

Less than half of businesses believe they have a duty of care to employee health, according to a new report […]

TriplePundit

August 12, 2015

Community Development

Building a case for better child protection

Bangladesh has a child population of 65m and more than a million are homeless. Very young street children can be […]

TriplePundit

August 12, 2015

Community Development

Taking a responsible approach to change

The origins of financial services were good. Banks, insurance companies and investment houses used the power of the collective to […]

TriplePundit

August 12, 2015

Community Development

Switched on to volunteering

Since 2009 employee volunteers at Turner Broadcasting, have helped build schools and school buildings in Mali, Rwanda, Malawi, Ethiopia, Tanzania […]

TriplePundit

August 12, 2015

Community Development

Cracking the secret to an effective code of conduct

Chicago-based Jones Lang LaSalle, the leading financial and professional services firm specialising in real estate, operates in 80 countries across […]

TriplePundit

August 12, 2015

Community Development

A new lease of life for sustainability

Singapore-based property and hotel conglomerate, City Developments Ltd (CDL), has been leading the way in environmentally-responsible real estate since the […]

TriplePundit

August 12, 2015

Community Development

Upgrading citizenship to a whole new level

In order to build a truly sustainable organisation, global companies these days acknowledge that the umbrella of their stakeholders extends […]

TriplePundit

August 12, 2015

Community Development

CGF drives zero deforestation goals with new palm oil guidelines

A new set of guidelines to help companies source palm oil more responsibly has been published by the Consumer Goods […]

TriplePundit

August 11, 2015

Community Development

The Role of the Public Relations Professional in Corporate Social Responsibility Communication

Submitted by Kristie Byrum, Ph.D., APR This is the most recent article in our series on CSR & Sustainability Communications and […]

CSRWire

August 10, 2015

Community Development

Crafting the Message in Corporate Social Responsibility Communications

Submitted by Kristie Byrum, Ph.D., APR This is the most recent article in our series on CSR & Sustainability Communications and […]

CSRWire

August 10, 2015

Community Development

IKEA first global retailer to offer LED only lighting

Swedish home furnishing retailer IKEA will become the first major global retailer to offer a 100% LED lighting range when […]

TriplePundit

August 10, 2015

Community Development

A Six-Word Story

Submitted by Richard Crespin This is the most recent article in our series “Education for a Sustainable Future”. For more […]

CSRWire

August 6, 2015

Community Development

Korean ad agency Cheil fine tunes CSR

South Korea is commemorating the 70th anniversary of its 1945 liberation from Japanese colonial rule by creating an unusual grand […]

TriplePundit

August 6, 2015

Community Development

Underground farm takes root beneath city streets

A farm has been created to grow food with only minimal effects on the environment – below the streets of […]

TriplePundit

August 6, 2015

Community Development

Tidal power opportunity proposed for Bristol Channel

A marine fence across the Bristol Channel, now at the planning and development stage, is estimated to have the potential […]

TriplePundit

August 6, 2015

Community Development

IBE tackles ethics challenge of intergenerational workforce

Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials have all developed their own ethical standards and understanding of what is right and […]

TriplePundit

August 6, 2015

Community Development

NT commits £30m to updating energy intensive buildings

The National Trust, Europe’s biggest conservation charity, is investing £30m, in renewable energy to heat and power more of its […]

TriplePundit

August 6, 2015

Community Development

Zero-waste brewery opens in Japan

Waste disposal is a complex business in Japan. The population density is so high and useable land area so limited […]

TriplePundit

August 6, 2015

Community Development

Large businesses told to report average male and female salaries

Proposals to compel larger companies to publish average salaries for their male and female employees in an effort to close […]

TriplePundit

August 6, 2015

Community Development

South Korea’s LG Electronics holds first CSR meeting in China

Early July, South Korea’s LG Electronics held a meeting of advisers on corporate social responsibility in Beijing as part of […]

TriplePundit

August 6, 2015