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As COVID-19 Pushes More Into Poverty, ‘Day of Solidarity’ Presses for Bolder Action

On May 22, over 400 NGOs are calling for a “Day of Solidarity” to urge citizens to push leaders to take bolder action against COVID-19.

Leon Kaye

May 19, 2020

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Tired of Waiting For Protections, Essential Workers Take Matters Into Their Own Hands

Some essential workers aren't waiting for the government — or their employers — to step in and keep them safe, and they have backing from some of the country's most powerful investors and labor unions.

Mary Mazzoni

May 13, 2020

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Low Wages, High Risk: May Day Strike Underscores COVID-19 Impact on Essential Workers in the Gig Economy

The unfairness of an economy relying on underpaid gig workers to keep essential services going resulted in calls for today's May Day Strike.

Tina Casey

May 1, 2020

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The British Medical Journal Joins the Fossil Fuel Divestment Movement

The leading medical journal announced a fossil fuel divestment campaign and urged health professionals to push for a low-carbon economy worldwide.

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

January 30, 2020

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Left Behind: Older Employees Feel Unwelcome in Corporate America

Most baby boomers plan to stay in the workforce, but employers aren't always supportive. Here's why corporate America is short-sighted on the challenge.

Debra Born

January 17, 2020

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Lego Boosts Education for Children in East African Refugee Camps

The Lego Foundation is on a mission to reshape education for a generation of children in East African refugee camps with a $100 million award to the IRC.

Maggie Kohn

January 10, 2020

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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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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

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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

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The Wayfair Effect: Companies Find Their Voices Rebuking Racism

Call it the Wayfair Effect: More business leaders are ready to confront the president on racism, as a matter of both brand reputation and employee loyalty.

Tina Casey

July 31, 2019

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Executives Step Up To Pay Students' Meal Debt, But the District Says No

When a Pennsylvania school district threatened to have children placed in foster care if their parents couldn't pay outstanding lunch bills, corporate executives stepped up with offers to clear the debt. Shockingly, the district turned them down.

Mary Mazzoni

July 24, 2019

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JetBlue Helps Rebuild Puerto Rico with Habitat Restoration

JetBlue continues its efforts in Puerto Rico by restoring the seagrass and mangrove habitats of a natural reserve along the southern shore of the island.

Roya Sabri

July 15, 2019

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Unions, Environmental Groups Join Forces on Climate Action

On the heels of the Green New Deal debate, the BlueGreen Alliance released an ambitious climate action plan to boost renewables and workers' incomes.

Roya Sabri

July 9, 2019

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Sports Leaders Come Together To Drive Impact Off the Field

Sports have a unique ability to bring people together, and a growing number of the world’s largest sports franchises are leveraging their influence to make an impact off the field. 

Mary Mazzoni

July 8, 2019

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Paul Polman Still Striving to Secure a Sustainable World

Reports about the departure of Paul Polman have turned out to be premature with the launch of his new venture that plans on tackling problems like poverty.

Leon Kaye

July 8, 2019

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What Solutions Exist for a ‘Toxic’ Workplace for Content Moderators at Facebook?

Content moderators at Facebook have pushed back against a culture in which they feel easily replaceable-on top of low pay and strict production quotas.

Sarah Hutcherson

July 4, 2019

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Bank of America Finally Says No to Private Prisons

Bank of America has become the latest financial institution to cease any financial support for the private prison sector.

Tina Casey

June 28, 2019

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Wayfair Reminds Us Corporate Responsibility Doesn’t Always Come from the Top

The controversy surrounding Wayfair this week should remind us why thoughtful listening to employees absolutely matters.

John Friedman

June 28, 2019

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Highlights Magazine Talks Common Sense on Immigrant Rights

Highlights Magazine's recent response to the migrant children crisis shows how companies can take a strong stand without running into partisan politics.

Tina Casey

June 27, 2019

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50 Years After Stonewall, Pride Month Is Becoming Every Month

Business has a key role in why Pride Month has become a time to celebrate. But Leon Kaye reminds us there's more to be done to support the LGBTQ community.

Leon Kaye

June 27, 2019

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Wayfair Employees' Protest Over Treatment of Migrant Children Picks Up Where Tech Workers Left Off

Employees at the furniture maker Wayfair have brought renewed attention to the issue of migrant rights, especially when it comes to children.

Tina Casey

June 26, 2019

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On Hate Speech, Ravelry Knits A Sharp, Bright Line

Ravelry, the social network focused on crafts like knitting and crochet, is taking on white supremacy and hate speech - and is even calling #45 out by name.

Tina Casey

June 25, 2019

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Rivian Gives Old EV Batteries a New Life in Puerto Rico

EV upstart Rivian has been taking the world of electric vehicles by storm - and it also has established its reputation as a brand with purpose.

Leon Kaye

June 21, 2019

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Walking the Talk: How Businesses Can Help Build Strong Communities

The challenges we face are mounting quickly - from education to jobs to health care access. But businesses can step in and help build strong communities.

Doug Marshall

June 20, 2019

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Abortion Is Now a Part of the Corporate Activism Conversation

The abortion rights movement has rapidly crossed over into the business community, where it is now a part of the ongoing corporate activism movement.

Tina Casey

June 13, 2019

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Meet the Young Minds Solving the Climate Crisis

Yes the world is in the midst of a climate crisis, but EDF is showcasing three young leaders who offer us optimism.

Scott Wood

June 13, 2019

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Glowing, Going, Gone: Taking a Stand for Coral

“Glowing, Going, Gone" is a campaign to raise awareness about rising ocean temperatures, with a focus on the plight of coral-with a color palette to match.

Roya Sabri

June 12, 2019

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Young People Reward Brands That Take Stands: Here's How To Get Noticed

More companies are taking public stands on social issues, but it takes consistent engagement—often over several years—to get noticed by young people, according to a recent survey from DoSomething Strategic.

Mary Mazzoni

June 6, 2019

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TripAdvisor Is Taking a Stand for Refugees

TripAdvisor has been taking action on the global refugee crisis for several years; its use of Benevity software has helped the company with its efforts.

Leon Kaye

June 3, 2019

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Bridgestone Ramps Up Support for LGBTQ Community

Bridgestone Americas is determined to support the LBGTQ community in a state where legislation, according to critics, could reverse many hard-won rights.

Leon Kaye

June 3, 2019

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#CiscoChat Live: Making an Impact on Homelessness

Cisco invites you to join its #CiscoChat Live on Thursday, May 30th at 10 am PT to hear directly from Cisco, Destination: Home, and PATH, to share how they are conquering homelessness.

Cisco Corporate Social Responsibility Blog

May 24, 2019

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Their Vote and Their Jobs: Millennials’ New Tools for Climate Advocacy

Climate change’s time could be now, and people are seizing the opportunity - like Summer Sandoval, who has a whole new appreciation for the word ‘resiliency’.

Scott Wood

May 8, 2019

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Why Lobbying Disclosures Are the Next Frontier in Transparency

When it comes to lobbying activities and their disclosures, investors at the annual Ceres Conference have made it clear that investors are watching and want action, not just words.

Leon Kaye

May 1, 2019

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The Fight Against Human Trafficking is Far from Over – How Business Can Help

Human trafficking is closer to many of us than we would like to think - this nonprofit in California's San Joaquin Valley offers business and government leaders ideas on how to take on this crisis affecting many communities.

Leon Kaye

April 29, 2019

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José Andrés and World Central Kitchen Step Up Again in Mozambique

José Andrés and World Central Kitchen are taking decisive action again, this time in Mozambique, where over one million people have been displaced since last month's Cyclone Idai.

Leon Kaye

April 26, 2019

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U.S. Businesses Wage Two-Front War Against 2020 Census Citizenship Question

Leading U.S. businesses have been pushing back against anti-immigrant policies since the weeks following Inauguration Day, and now they have joined the fight to keep a controversial new citizenship question out of the 2020 census.

Tina Casey

April 19, 2019

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Message Received? Amazon Employees Bring Climate Change Activism Inside

Thousands of Amazon employees recently circulated an unprecedented open letter to CEO Jeff Bezos, demanding that the company do more to take on climate change.

Tina Casey

April 15, 2019

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In Milwaukee, This Pitcher is Brewing Action on Sustainability

Brent Suter of the Milwaukee Brewers is one of many athletes working with the Green Sports Alliance, an environmentally-focused organization that gathers businesses, teams, athletes and fans to promote sustainability and social impact where they live and work.

Leon Kaye

April 10, 2019

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Companies Wanting To Co-Brand with Patagonia Must Now Align With Outfitter’s Mission

According to several media reports, popular California-based Patagonia has said it will no longer sell co-branded garments to companies unless their missions are aligned with the outfitter's business goals.

Phil Covington

April 4, 2019

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New Report Advises Business to Be a Force for Good in a Rocky Business Climate

In a challenging business climate where companies feel more pressure than ever to take stands on social and environmental issues, a new report offers suggestions on how companies can stay on the right side of their stakeholders, even when times are tough.

Amy Brown

April 2, 2019

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30 Years After the Exxon Valdez Spill, Investors Are Still Trailblazers on Sustainability

30 years ago this month, the U.S. suffered what was then its worst oil spill in history - but one bright spot was the emergence of the sustainability advocacy group Ceres.

Leon Kaye

March 28, 2019

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Drivers to Uber and Lyft: We’re Tired of Being Taken for a Ride

Uber and Lyft are facing drivers' protests as these companies edge closer to becoming IPOs. So are we on the verge of seeing more efforts to engage workers relegated to the gig economy?

Leon Kaye

March 27, 2019

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Bacardi Enlists the Power of the Emoji in New Ocean Plastic Pollution Campaign

The new ocean plastic pollution campaign supported by Bacardi suggests brands can get their message through on a massive scale, even via a simple emoji.

Tina Casey

March 22, 2019

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The Shutdown’s Been Over, But Our National Parks Still Need a Boost

The federal government shutdown may seem ages ago; nevertheless, more U.S. companies could step up and consider U.S. national parks a part of their corporate responsibility efforts.

Leon Kaye

March 17, 2019

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Dick's Sporting Goods Ditches Guns Despite Declining Sales

Why is the stock price of Dick's Sporting Goods trending up, even as sales have slightly declined? The retailer's decision to remove guns from more stores offers a few clues.

Patrick Grubbs

March 15, 2019

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CEOs Galvanizing against Gender Equality Backlash

Last week, leaders convened for a CEO roundtable at the UN to find ways to advance gender equality at a time when many efforts to boost diversity confront an ongoing backlash.<br />

Leon Kaye

March 14, 2019

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Kaepernick’s Settlement with the NFL: A Winner or Loser?

The NFL’s recent settlement with Colin Kaepernick offers a lesson to business in how to manage, or actually not manage, employee activism.

Grant Whittington

February 25, 2019

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Investors Pressure Companies to Reveal Gender Pay Gap

Activist investor group Arjuna Capital has put 12 top banks and tech giants on notice that it wants these companies to reveal their median gender pay gap.

Amy Brown

February 21, 2019

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Tech Companies Are Helping Enforce Gender Apartheid in Saudi Arabia

Once again, the world’s leading technology companies find themselves mired in controversy over their smartphone platforms’ hosting of an app […]

Tina Casey

February 18, 2019

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Parkland, Year 2: Gun Safety and the Business Response to Gun Violence

One year ago, on February 14, 2018, yet another in a long, unrelenting series of mass shootings took place in […]

Tina Casey

February 14, 2019

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After a Huge Racial Gaffe, Prada Launches Diversity Council

New York Fashion Week is supposed to be a celebration of the industry’s latest designs, innovation and for some fashion […]

Leon Kaye

February 14, 2019

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5 Things CEOs Must Know About Corporate Activism

We have been hearing more and more about brands taking stands and companies plunging into the uncertain waters we call […]

Leon Kaye

February 11, 2019

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The NFL’s Politicization: Super Bowl Ads Anger and Inspire

I hold that the toughest balancing act to play when watching the Super Bowl is knowing when to talk and […]

Grant Whittington

January 24, 2019

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3 Takeaways from Gillette’s ‘The Best Men Can Be’ Video

Last week, Boston-based razor company Gillette launched a new video entitled “We Believe” to kick off its new “The Best […]

Megan Amrich

January 21, 2019

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Booz Allen Campaign Empowers Sailors to “Keep What You’ve Earned”

Sailors in the U.S. Navy face serious financial and career consequences if they’re caught driving under the influence. A chief […]

Booz Allen

January 11, 2019

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Netflix Nixes Show Following Saudi Protest; Protests Ensue

Netflix, responding to complaints from Saudi Arabia’s government, has removed an episode of a quick-witted political show which criticizes Crown […]

Grant Whittington

January 3, 2019

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6 NGOs Making the Holidays Brighter

3p's Leon Kaye showcases NGOs that are doing what they can to make the holidays a time of hope and relief from what is often the ugly reality of the world.

Leon Kaye

December 25, 2018

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Global Gender Gap Narrows, But Workforce Disparities Remain

The global gender gap narrowed slightly in 2018, but the World Economic Forum (WEF) estimates it will take more than […]

Mary Mazzoni

December 24, 2018

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Gender Lens Investing: It’s Time to Invest in Her

We are in a moment. The moment of Time’s Up and #MeToo. The moment of women’s marches. The moment of […]

Joe Keefe

December 6, 2018

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'All in for Florida' Program Works to Intervene in Emergency Rooms in Opioid Overdose Cases

This article series is underwritten by Aetna Foundation and went through our normal editorial review process.  The opioid crisis is […]

Laura Wise

November 7, 2018

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More Women Are Serving on Corporate Boards, But Parity is a Long Way Off

American companies are putting more women in leadership positions, but they still have a long way to go, according to […]

Mary Mazzoni

October 4, 2018

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Taking a Stand in Controversy: Should Brands Just Do It?

Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick famously ‘took a knee’ during the US national anthem and flying of the […]

Ben Hayman

October 2, 2018

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6 Ways to Engage Millennial Volunteers

From technology to the challenges our communities face, it’s rare that we move on each year without a shift from […]

TriplePundit

September 19, 2018

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Women Started Over 1,800 Businesses Every Day Last Year

Over the past year, women started an average of 1,821 new businesses every day in the US, according to the […]

Mary Mazzoni

September 12, 2018

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With Kaepernick Campaign, Nike Just Took a Calculated Risk

The Oregon-based athletic wear company Nike blew up the Intertubes Monday night with a new campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick as […]

Tina Casey

September 4, 2018