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Community Development

UN Secretary-General drawn into fraud investigation in Korea

A regular hazard for people prominent in Korean society is the use relatives sometimes make of family bonds to further […]

TriplePundit

June 1, 2015

Community Development

The significance of measuring sustainable impact

Last month Acre announced the winners of the first Acre365 recognition programme, writes Andy Carltand.

TriplePundit

June 1, 2015

Community Development

Amazon takes top spot in Gartner supply chain ranking

Information technology research and advisory company, Gartner has issued its annual Supply Chain Top 25. The top five include three […]

TriplePundit

June 1, 2015

Community Development

No such thing as bad publicity?

I’ve always wondered the validity of that oft quoted phrase, “There’s no such thing as bad publicity.” Surely, particularly in […]

TriplePundit

June 1, 2015

Community Development

Lexmark joins global circular economy platform

Laser printer and software services company Lexmark has become a member of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s “Circular Economy 100”, a […]

TriplePundit

June 1, 2015

Community Development

Solactive oekom Ethical Low Volatility Index launched as BNP Paribas takes licence

Solactive AG (‘Solactive’), a German index provider head-quartered in Frankfurt that develops, calculates and distributes tailor-made indices globally, launched its […]

TriplePundit

June 1, 2015

Community Development

60+ firms make final stage of BITC awards

Sixty three companies from the UK and abroad have reached the final stage of the 2015 Responsible Business Awards, run […]

TriplePundit

June 1, 2015

Community Development

The importance of authenticity and values in leadership

What makes a business responsible? A deceptively simple question which is often the source of complex debate, writes Stephen Howard. […]

TriplePundit

June 1, 2015

Community Development

Waste not, want not

As head of circular economy at Veolia, Forbes McDougall is at the heart of the UK’s efforts to transition to […]

TriplePundit

June 1, 2015

Community Development

Sustainability professionals happier, survey finds

Professionals who switch to environment and sustainability roles believe they have chosen well. A practitioner survey says 87% report a […]

TriplePundit

June 1, 2015

Community Development

Fighting supply chain corruption

With many companies having tens of thousands of suppliers, it is not surprising that managing corruption risks is proving problematic. […]

TriplePundit

June 1, 2015

Community Development

Innovation in sustainable packaging continues despite scarcity of data

US retailers are starting to ask their product suppliers for merchandise with packaging that is more sustainable, according to speakers […]

TriplePundit

June 1, 2015

Community Development

What do you need to succeed in CR?

Excellent, you’ve found us, writes Claudine Blamey. After years studying or working in another profession, you’ve decided to start a […]

TriplePundit

June 1, 2015

Community Development

Toshiba withdraws earnings guidance over accounting irregularities

Japan’s Toshiba Corp. expects to reduce its reported operating profit by at least ¥50 billion for fiscal 2011 through fiscal […]

TriplePundit

June 1, 2015

Community Development

Nathan Fabian leaves IGCC for PRI

The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) has named Nathan Fabian as Director of Policy. He will take up his new […]

TriplePundit

June 1, 2015

Community Development

Chinese funds storm up rankings as Roger Aitken examines the latest data

China’s offshore and onshore equity markets have certainly been in extremely robust health over the past year and outperformed other […]

TriplePundit

June 1, 2015

Community Development

Rogers takes on mantle from Leffin at UPS

Edward Rogers is the new global director of sustainability at international mail delivery organisation UPS. Rogers succeeds Steve Leffin who […]

TriplePundit

June 1, 2015

Community Development

Gates charity challenged to divest fossil fuel stocks

Bill Gates, founder of one of the world’s biggest corporations, has been asked to lead the fight against climate change. […]

TriplePundit

June 1, 2015

Community Development

Protesters target Shell in Seattle over Arctic plans

Shell’s plans for oil drilling in the Arctic have encountered determined protests on land and sea at the US west […]

TriplePundit

June 1, 2015

Community Development

EP&L analysis gives Kering critical new business insights

A pioneering environmental impact report is being shared worldwide by Kering, the French holding company for global fashion and sportswear […]

TriplePundit

June 1, 2015

Community Development

Mitsubishi Motors falls under scrutiny in Australia

Fraud allegations have rocked the management of the Australian subsidiary of Japan’s Mitsubishi Motors. However, the unexpected death of its […]

TriplePundit

June 1, 2015

Community Development

Madsen joins UN Global Compact board

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Dr Henrik O. Madsen, group president and ceo of DNV GL, as a […]

TriplePundit

June 1, 2015

Voices for Change

BASF CreatorSpace NYC Confronts Post-Sandy Neighborhood Realities

Editor’s Note: This post is part of TriplePundit’s coverage of BASF Creator Space: New York, held May 26 through May […]

RP Siegel

May 29, 2015

Community Development

Unilever, Patagonia, WWF and Greenpeace viewed as most sustainable brands

In this year’s GlobeScan/Sustainability Leaders Report over 800 experts were asked, unprompted, which companies are leaders in integrating sustainability into […]

TriplePundit

May 29, 2015

Community Development

BLOG: FIFA Scandal – A tipping point for CSR?

I have been writing about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sport, especially football, needs a new level of responsibility for […]

TriplePundit

May 28, 2015

Community Development

CSR driving access to new markets, says ACCSR

Innovative corporate social responsibility practises are helping more companies than ever before to access new markets, according to the 2015 […]

TriplePundit

May 28, 2015

Voices for Change

Memorial Day Flooding: A Grim Reminder of Environmental Risks

As floodwaters recede in central Texas and Oklahoma, residents begin to pick up the pieces and take account of what was […]

Mary Mazzoni

May 27, 2015

Community Development

BMW tops world's largest survey of corporate reputations

German automobile brand BMW has topped this year’s Reputation Institute’s Global RepTrak 100 league table which reports the world’s most reputable […]

TriplePundit

May 27, 2015

Community Development

3BL Media acquires UK-based CSR publisher of Ethical Performance

3BL Media, LLC, a corporate communications platform exclusively dedicated to the distribution of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability news […]

TriplePundit

May 27, 2015

Community Development

Costa's commitment to sustainability acknowledged by SRA

Costa, the Whitbread-owned coffee shop chain, has become the first café brand to win a two star sustainability rating by […]

TriplePundit

May 27, 2015

Voices for Change

The Disconnectivity Paradox in the Modern Digital Age

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from “Everyday Ambassador: Make a Difference by Connecting in a Disconnected World” by Kate […]

TriplePundit

May 26, 2015

Voices for Change

Six Largest School Districts Ditch Foam Lunch Trays for Compostable Plates

Say goodbye to the traditional lunchroom trays many of us remember from school. Sloppy Joes and chicken nuggets will now have […]

Sherrell Dorsey

May 26, 2015

Voices for Change

Artificial Turf and Your Ass Is Grass

Editor’s Note: This post is part of a student blogging series on The Business Of Sports & Sustainability. Students attend […]

PresidioSports

May 26, 2015

Voices for Change

A Swedish City's Plan to Pick Up and Move to Avoid Disaster

Have you ever just wanted to pick up and leave the foundation you call home? Kiruna knows the feeling. Kiruna, […]

Grant Whittington

May 25, 2015

Voices for Change

Asia's Most Sustainable Cities Prove to Be the Future of Urbanization

By Anum Yoon This year’s Sustainable Cities Index reported the top 10 sustainable cities of 2015. The Index provided an […]

TriplePundit

May 22, 2015

Community Development

British public urged to go plastic-free this June

The Marine Conservation Society (MCS), the UK’s leading marine charity, is challenging people to give up their convenience lifestyle and […]

TriplePundit

May 22, 2015

Community Development

WWF calls for stiffer measures to ensure legality of logged wood

A new WWF-UK study has raised concerns about the ability of some UK companies to prove where their wood supply […]

TriplePundit

May 22, 2015

Community Development

M&S signs up to 100% renewable power pledge

Leading British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has joined RE100, the global initiative supporting major companies committing to 100% renewable […]

TriplePundit

May 21, 2015

Voices for Change

Poor Girls and Girl Poverty: Debunking Artificial Constructs

Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared on Unreasonable.is.  By Rebecca Calder “The poor” are an artificial construct. Impossible! I hear […]

TriplePundit

May 20, 2015

Voices for Change

Momentum Builds for Sports Teams’ Transition to LED

Editor’s Note: This post is part of a student blogging series on The Business Of Sports & Sustainability. Students attend […]

PresidioSports

May 20, 2015

Community Development

CEOs share positive climate change actions to inspire others

Chief executives of some of the world’s largest companies have shared how they are successfully tackling climate change in a […]

TriplePundit

May 20, 2015

Community Development

BLOG: Four ways to overcome uncertainty in renewables

As prices continue to fall, the potential for renewables is only really limited by uncertainty due to the power supply […]

TriplePundit

May 20, 2015

Community Development

SC Johnson recognised for transparency efforts

The World Environment Center (WEC) has awarded its 31st Annual Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development to […]

TriplePundit

May 20, 2015

Voices for Change

Engaging Fans and Sponsors Through Sustainable Products

Editor’s Note: This post is part of a student blogging series on The Business Of Sports & Sustainability. Students attend […]

PresidioSports

May 19, 2015

Community Development

Unilever hits new carbon saving milestone

Reporting only two weeks ago that its ‘sustainable’ brands like Dove are growing twice as fast as its ‘regular’ brands, […]

TriplePundit

May 19, 2015

Voices for Change

Renewable Energy Could Be the Key to Emergency Aid in Nepal

Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared on Unreasonable.is.  By Nate Beard Nearly 90 percent of the population in Kathmandu and […]

TriplePundit

May 18, 2015

Voices for Change

Rio 2016 Olympics: Amidst Doubts, One Stadium Stands Ready

Editor’s Note: This post is part of a student blogging series on The Business Of Sports & Sustainability. Students attend […]

PresidioSports

May 15, 2015

Community Development

Company culture needs to celebrate ethical behaviour, says IBE

Businesses need to celebrate ethical behaviour if they are to succeed in embedding a valued ethical culture, says a new […]

TriplePundit

May 15, 2015

Community Development

Scotland to host inaugural Global Ethical Finance Forum

Hosted by the Scottish Government, the Global Ethical Finance Forum (GEFF) in September is being hailed as an historic initiative, […]

TriplePundit

May 14, 2015

Community Development

FoE report highlights eco-impact of everyday products

A new report from Friends of the Earth (FoE) estimates for the first time how much land and water well-known […]

TriplePundit

May 14, 2015

Community Development

China sets example with marked reduction in CO2 emissions

Official data from China shows it is cutting coal and CO2 emissions faster than any other country. Indeed, Greenpeace says […]

TriplePundit

May 14, 2015

Community Development

Convincing consumers value of sustainability: new guide

Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) and CR consultancy Futerra have launched a guide to help sustainability teams and marketers more […]

TriplePundit

May 13, 2015

Community Development

Crowdsourcing Nature’s Design Solutions: Biomimicry Global Design Challenges

Submitted by Erin Connelly is is the most recent article in our series on Innovation – More Than Just Social. […]

CSRWire

May 12, 2015

Voices for Change

Meet Six Brave Activists Who Risked It All for Their Communities

By Priscilla Burgess Each year the Goldman Environmental Foundation awards six lucky grassroots activists $175,000 each in recognition and in […]

TriplePundit

May 12, 2015

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The Women's Leadership Conference — Back In Las Vegas

By Jim Murren In 2007, MGM Resorts International partnered with community organizations and Las Vegas businesses to create an event […]

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May 8, 2015

Community Development

Environment must be 'at heart of new Government's thinking'

Crucial environment issues must be “at the heart of new Government’s thinking”, says a new survey from the Institute of […]

TriplePundit

May 8, 2015

Community Development

Wildlife takes off at London Heathrow

Heathrow Airport has been awarded the Wildlife Trust’s Biodiversity Benchmark for the seventh year running. The award is the only […]

TriplePundit

May 8, 2015

Community Development

Whitbread to set sugar and salt reduction targets

Setting ‘relevant’ sugar and salt reductions across its menus is one of Whitbread’s new CR commitments.  The owner of the […]

TriplePundit

May 8, 2015

Voices for Change

Why Millennial Women Open Their Own Doors

By Michelle Chirby My father always insists on opening the door for me. It’s part of his philosophy on life, […]

TriplePundit

May 7, 2015

Voices for Change

12 Ways to Encourage Emotional Intelligence

By Laura Morrissey High emotional intelligence (the ability to recognize and manage your own emotions, and those of others) is […]

TriplePundit

May 6, 2015

Voices for Change

The Politics of Online Petitioning As We Head Toward 2016

By Randy Paynter When you think of online petitions, protecting the oceans from oil exploration and wolves from hunters might […]

TriplePundit

May 5, 2015

Community Development

Unilever's 'sustainable brands' growing twice as fast as regular ones

At the London launch of its Sustainable Living Plan progress report, Unilever has revealed that its sustainable living brands such […]

TriplePundit

May 5, 2015

Community Development

Fast food chains show poor appetite for ethically-sourced produce

Fast food chains on the UK high street are being asked to add ethics to their menus in a new […]

TriplePundit

May 5, 2015

Voices for Change

Church of England Announces Divestment from Coal and Tar Sands

If you thought the church was becoming less relevant in the West, or worldwide for that matter, think again. Something […]

Leon Kaye

May 4, 2015

Community Development

Bee in on the action with the Great British Bee Count

The Great British Bee Count kicks off this month. Organised by Friends of the Earth, Buglife and Waitrose, the Count aims […]

TriplePundit

May 1, 2015

Community Development

US arm of Novartis tops diversity league table

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NPC) has been named the top company for diversity in the US in DiversityInc’s annual league table […]

TriplePundit

May 1, 2015

Community Development

Europe hails new car emissions decrease

According to the figures published by the European Environment Agency (EEA), average new car emissions were 123.4g CO2/km compared to […]

TriplePundit

May 1, 2015

Community Development

DfID faces accusations of pushing private firms over public services

The UK’s overseas aid ministry has been accused of using funds to establish private healthcare and education in Africa and […]

TriplePundit

May 1, 2015

Community Development

Just how transparent is your data?

The type of information provided by corporate sustainability reports, and in non- financial disclosures varies widely. Investment analysts or other […]

TriplePundit

May 1, 2015

Community Development

BNY Mellon hit by record £126m fine

The Bank of New York Mellon, the world’s largest custody bank, has been fined £126m ($188m, €175m) by the City […]

TriplePundit

May 1, 2015

Community Development

Coca-Cola puts fizz into physical fitness campaign

Coca-Cola, frequently accused of endangering young people’s health with sugar-laden drinks, has become a corporate supporter of a fitness campaign […]

TriplePundit

May 1, 2015

Community Development

Consumers misled over mpg claims, says Which?

Car manufacturers have been accused of giving motorists false fuel consumption figures in the UK. A team from Which?, the […]

TriplePundit

May 1, 2015