Sponsored Series

Evidence-Based Nutrition Guidance Supports Informed Consumer Choices

With so much information in the news and online about nutrition, it’s easy to feel confused and overwhelmed about making the best choices. Fortunately, clear, evidence-based resources — such as the science-backed Guiding Stars nutrition guidance program found in more than 2,000 U.S. grocery stores — are available to help. Research shows that featuring a…

The Future We Want: Pioneering Solutions for Global Impact

From cutting-edge environmental technologies to locally-led community projects, this series sponsored by Everpure and the Everpure Foundation goes behind the scenes with the innovators, activists, and organizations working to improve our world. By diving deep into the intersection of technology, environmental sustainability and social impact, we uncover actionable blueprints to build community resilience and safeguard…

Everpure

Sourced with Purpose

A growing segment of consumers is seeking transparency and sustainability in the products they buy. They care where products come from, they seek meaningful stories about culture and impact, and they expect proof and validation of positive impact. A certified B Corp and California Benefit Corporation, Traditional Medicinals has championed ethical and sustainable sourcing for…

Traditional Medicinals

Changing the Game: The Sports and Entertainment Sector Embraces the SDGs

The U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) serve as an action agenda for solving some of the world’s most pressing social, environmental and economic challenges by 2030. Also known as the Global Goals, the framework explicitly calls on business to play an active role—and sports and entertainment companies bring a unique set of core competencies and…

AEG

Force for Good: Giving Back to Communities Nationwide

Stakeholders increasingly expect companies to be a positive force in the communities where their employees live and work — not just with philanthropic donations, but with actions that set an example for others to follow.  In this series sponsored by Subaru of America, we’ll take a closer look at what corporate philanthropy means today and…

Subaru of America

Bringing Tires Full Circle: How Traceability Enhances Recovery and Sustainability

The world depends on tires for mobility, but without traceable recovery and recycling programs, they can create major waste management problems and squander valuable resources. Given the environmental and public health implications of landfilled and dumped tires, jurisdictions around the world have put laws on the books to incentivize tire recovery and recycling. But the…

eTracks

NYC: Leading Toward a Green Economy

As a leader in sustainability, New York City is at the forefront of the green economy and tackling climate change, while working toward the city's goal to be powered by 100 percent renewable energy by 2040.  In this solutions journalism series sponsored by New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), a mission-driven nonprofit that serves…

New York City Economic Development Corporation

Building More Sustainable Agricultural Supply Chains, Today and Into the Future

More and more companies are looking to measure and mitigate the full scope of their greenhouse gas emissions in alignment with changing regulations and new standards. Agricultural supply chains are a key piece of the puzzle. As companies look to assess the impact of the raw materials they source, they’re challenged to gather data from…

Indigo Ag

Avocados: The Farm-to-Table Journey of America’s Favorite Fruit

Americans love avocados, but most don’t know that more than 80 percent of the prized green fruits that arrive in the U.S. come from one place: Mexico.  Evidence suggests people have been farming avocados in the mountains and valleys of Michoacán, Mexico, for over 10,000 years. The region’s volcanic soil, abundant rainfall and unique topography…

Avocado Institute of Mexico

Values in Action: Leveraging Sport to Support Communities

Sports get us moving, make us feel motivated and bring us together behind a common goal. Beyond tallying points on a scoreboard, they connect us to each other, making them an ideal avenue to drive community impact. Monster Energy is among the companies leveraging sport to support people and communities — and having fun while…

Monster Energy

The One Home, One Planet U.S. Event Inspires Action for Ikea and Purpose-Driven Leaders

Ikea brought leaders together to envision a better and more sustainable future at the One Home, One Planet U.S. event in March. The goal of the two-day event was to inspire action and bring forward solutions Ikea and guests can implement to improve their impact on people and the planet. TriplePundit attended the event and…

Ikea

Impact Through Action: Integrating ESG into a Business

Today’s stakeholders expect companies to do more than just make money. In 2021 polling, 83 percent of consumers said companies should be actively shaping environmental, social and governance (ESG) best practices, and 86 percent of employees said they seek out companies with ESG principles that match their own values. But what does it mean to…

Mastercard

Decarbonizing the Maritime Industry

In 2018, countries within the International Maritime Organization — the U.N. agency that regulates global shipping — pledged to reduce the carbon emissions of the global maritime industry by at least 50 percent by 2050. Member nations agreed to begin phasing out emissions in line with the Paris Agreement and the global push to cap…

Crowley

Building a More Sustainable CPG Sector

The next decade is critical as the global community looks to achieve the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals and make significant progress on mitigating climate change and preserving biodiversity. Although no single company, organization or even industry can tackle these challenges alone, it’s clear the private sector has a major role to play. So, how can…

Mondelez International

Making the Cut: Fostering Sustainability and Purpose in the Apparel Sector

The global apparel sector is one of the largest industries in the world, amassing an approximate revenue of $1.55 trillion in 2021 alone.   With the industry employing over 75 million people and direct access to millions of consumers globally, the apparel sector has the reach and influence to catalyze real change. In this series…

HanesBrands

Why Smart Leaders Care What Consumers Think About Brand ESG

Businesses continue to invest millions in building out their environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies and assessing progress against the frameworks they've set. But many businesses aren't evaluating whether their end consumers recognize these efforts.   As more and more consumers seek out brands that align with their values, it’s vital for companies to not…

Glow

The Future of Fueling: Sustainability, Mobility and Flexibility

America’s more than 100,000 gas stations are visited millions of times every day. Along with the impact of fossil fuel fill-ups, the miles vehicles travel to visit the nearest gas station can really add up. Further, the concentration of gas stations in low-income communities and communities of color poses an environmental justice concern, as these…

Booster

Lead on Purpose: How Values Drive Business in Uncertain Times

2020 was a turning point for many Americans. Now more than ever, consumers look to businesses to have a positive impact on society. In fact, 60 percent of consumers express a greater “willingness to buy” from companies that champion purpose through environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. In this series sponsored by Mars, a family-owned, principles-led business that believes…

Mars

Carbon and Beyond: The ESG and Sustainability Trends Shaping Business Today

These days stakeholders are asking more and more about how environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors impact business, and companies are responding by issuing ESG reports and making public commitments to positively impact society and the environment. As regulators around the world move to make ESG disclosures mandatory, organizations are challenged to move from declarations to…

FigBytes

Building a Sustainable Future Through Material Innovation

The built environment generates 40 percent of annual global carbon emissions. It also makes up our communities, the places where we live, work and play. How can the engineers, designers, planners and builders of the future enhance the sustainability of our communities while keeping them viable for generations to come? A big piece of the…

Owens Corning

Equalizing Care: Busting Disparities in the Healthcare System

Gaps in equal access to effective healthcare have long been the norm in the U.S., but many weren’t aware of how bad the problem really was until the coronavirus pandemic. Underserved populations — including people of color, particularly Black people, as well as seniors and those with disabilities — were far more likely to be…

Boston Scientific Corp.

Doing the Work: What Does It Mean To Be a Just Company?

More than 75 percent of Americans feel it is "deeply important that companies respond to racial injustice” in order to earn or keep their trust, and 86 percent expect brands to solve both societal and personal problems. Companies across sectors have answered the call, issuing statements in support of inclusive systems that serve everyone and…

HP

A Clean Energy Revolution in Agriculture and Construction is Here

Industrial sectors such as agriculture and construction account for nearly half of global greenhouse gas emissions, but although it may seem daunting, reducing emissions in these industries is possible. Indeed it’s already happening, as clean technologies including biogas capture and vehicle electrification begin to take hold.   In this series sponsored by CNH Industrial, we’ll…

CNH Industrial

Building a Better Tomorrow, Today

Companies wield enormous influence over communities, economies and society at large — and the way they choose to leverage this position matters. The investments they make today will shape their employees, communities and the environment for years — even generations — to come. By embracing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies that reduce negative impact…

Northwestern Mutual

Pursuing Net-Positive

With time running out to achieve the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals and cap global temperature rise at 1.5 degrees Celsius, businesses must recognize the urgency of the moment we’re in today. And their stakeholders — from employees and customers to investors — increasingly expect nothing less.  Even as companies announce plans to pursue net-zero greenhouse…

Henkel North America

Everything You Need to Know About Sustainability in the Tire Industry

Approximately 120 million electric vehicles will be on the road in the U.S., China and the European Union by 2030, moving us closer to a net-zero transportation future, according to research from McKinsey & Co. Still, electric and gasoline-powered vehicles have one thing in common: They need tires.  Made from natural and synthetic rubber, metal,…

Tire Industry Project

Board Ready: Governance for Responsible Leadership in ESG

With environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance now factoring into executive compensation and business strategy, what are the new metrics for success? Why is it even more important to have a strong governance framework in place so that your ESG disclosures to regulators like the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are defensible to your…

Workiva

What the World Can Learn From New Zealand About Sustainable Agriculture

Best known for its lush green landscapes, vast glacier lakes and stunning topography, the island nation of New Zealand is also emerging as a global leader in sustainable agriculture. With national industry standards like the New Zealand Farm Assurance Program, government efforts like investing in research and science-backed solutions, and the world’s first tax on…

Beef + Lamb New Zealand

Putting Sustainability at the Center of Business

Today’s business leaders know that managing environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors is crucial to both limiting risk and ensuring future growth. Companies are under increasing pressure from supply chain partners, consumers, employees, investors, and regulators to be more transparent about their sustainability actions. They want to see real progress across areas like climate action,…

SAP

Nourishing People and the Planet

The U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) call for bold action to end hunger in all its forms by 2030, but due to impacts from the pandemic, global hunger increased last year for the first time in nearly a decade. Nearly 10 percent of the global population, up to 811 million people, faced hunger, food insecurity…

Herbalife Nutrition

Reinventing the Linear Economy Into the Regenerative Circular Economy

Organizations have an opportunity to create up to $4.5 trillion in value by 2030 by moving toward circular economy principles that upend our linear systems of “make, take, dispose.”    Though circular business models are still relatively nascent, they’ve already demonstrated vast potential for increasing efficiency and profitability while reducing environmental impact.    In this…

SAP and Accenture

The Science Behind Healthy Spaces: The Role of Buildings in Well-Being

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the critical role that buildings play in supporting people’s health, safety and well-being. Owners and operators are challenged not only to reduce the spread of the virus in indoor spaces, but also to equip these spaces to better withstand future challenges.  The WELL Health-Safety Rating was created based on feedback…

International WELL Building Institute

What Corporate Sustainability Means in Practice: How Things Really Get Done

Consumers increasingly expect companies to take action to mitigate the climate crisis, and a growing number are answering the call, releasing plans to decarbonize their supply chains and reduce their consumption of natural resources. But what does this look like in practice, and how can companies take their strategies to the next level?  In this…

Meta

What Does It Take to Build a Circular Economy?

A circular economy is built on extending the lifecycle of materials and resources that have already served their original intended purpose. By reusing and recycling materials over and over again, nothing becomes waste. The foundation of such a system centers on stewardship: keeping materials out of landfills and toxins out of the air, and using…

Sustana

Inclusion is Better for Business — in the Tech Sector and Beyond

Technology is a powerful tool with the potential to unlock opportunities and connections for people of all backgrounds. But like most systems, the modern technology sector was built around the biases of its foundational leaders, who were mostly from dominant majority groups. Those biases too often persist to this day, limiting the vast potential of…

BMC Software

Accelerating Sustainable Animal Farming Solutions For a Brighter Future

We all have a part to play to ensure our food supply is more nutritious, more sustainable and more efficient. New developments in animal nutrition are among the options that can help the food supply chain do its part to mitigate the risks of unchecked climate change such as greenhouse gas emissions. To that end,…

DSM Animal Nutrition and Health

Making a Difference in the Spaces Where We Live, Work, Learn, Heal and Play

If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it is how closely our personal and planetary environments are connected. Never has it been more important to ensure the spaces around us contribute to healthy people and a healthy planet. In our drive toward a more sustainable world, it's become critical to ensure the transformation of…

Armstrong World Industries

Doing More with Less: Circularity in Packaging

Packaging plays an essential role in modern life, but the vast majority of packaging produced globally is not recycled. As consumers grow increasingly concerned about the world’s waste problem — and forward-looking governments, companies and investors set policies to cut their waste footprints down to size — it’s time to transfer packaging to a new…

Siegwerk Druckfarben

Long-Duration Energy Storage: Catalyst for a Sustainable Energy Future

Global renewable electricity generation is expected to increase threefold by 2050, but this is only the beginning: We’ll also need a massive deployment of complementary grid storage solutions to transition the global energy mix away from fossil fuels.  In this series sponsored by ESS, Inc., we’ll focus on an emerging segment of the energy storage market:…

ESS, Inc.

Closing the Gap: Equalizing Access to Economic Opportunity

As we wade further and further into 2021, it’s tempting to imagine we can leave the challenges of 2020 behind us, but deep down we know we can’t. At a time when stakeholders increasingly expect the private sector to positively contribute to society, what is the role of business in rebuilding from the coronavirus pandemic…

Capital One

Ensuring a More Equitable Post-Pandemic World

The novel coronavirus pandemic continues to highlight ways that our systems fail to serve everyone adequately and equally — and calls to build back with a focus on equity are growing.  So, how can businesses be part of the solution? In this series sponsored by T-Mobile, we’ll dive into some of the ways our society…

T-Mobile

The Last Mile of Decarbonization

At least a fifth of the world’s largest public companies have committed to net-zero targets, but how will they get there? Investments in the net-zero transition are measured over decades, and while companies may be able to clearly see the road to 2030, the bridge toward 2050 may be less clear. That’s because many industries…

Black & Veatch

Access to Sanitation is a Human Right — And Women Entrepreneurs Are Making a Difference

More than 2 billion people worldwide do not have access to basic sanitation, denying them the basic human right of living their lives with dignity and holding them back from progress. Business leaders and change-makers around the world are developing solutions to expand access to sanitation in their communities, but they often need support to…

Kimberly-Clark