Triple Pundit: People, Planet, Profit

The Truth Will Out: Government Regulation

2012-05-22T16:44:29Z

Government regulation regarding CSR reporting is a growing trend. How will this affect voluntary reporting and standard reporting guidelines?

Kimberly-Clark Goes Full Circle on Zero Waste, Sustainable Sourcing

2012-05-22T14:02:27Z

Kimberly-Clark, the brands of which include Huggies, Kleenex and Kotex, set several sustainability goals for 2015 and updates its stakeholders on the company’s progress on environmental and social issues

CSR Reporting’s Greatest Hits in the Twin Cities

2012-05-22T16:11:40Z

While often overlooked in favor of cities with bigger sustainability programs, Minnesota and St. Paul have a lot of reasons to be proud of their efforts. Here's a round up of the region's biggest corporate responsibility efforts.

The Fight for the Future of UK Energy

2012-05-22T00:19:05Z

Despite price hikes, energy supply in the UK is increasingly precarious. Are brownouts in the future?

Head of the UAE Delegation to Rio+20 Chats about Outcomes

2012-05-22T14:34:08Z

An important producer of natural gas and oil, the UAE has become known in the last decade for its growing efforts to fight climate change and advance the use of clean energy. So it’s not that surprising to find out that the UAE is going to represented in the upcoming Rio+20 Summit by a delegation of more than 100 members, aiming to both learn and provide its own lessons to the rest of the world.

Alternative Food Distribution Networks May Alleviate Food Deserts

2012-05-22T13:51:33Z

Back in April, the New York Times published a piece questioning the link between obesity and healthy food access. The main thrust of the article was to debunk the notion that there are neighborhoods in the United States that have little access to healthy food–and that limited access to healthy food negatively impacts community health. [...]

Case Study: Corporate Volunteer Programs at AAA Northern California, Nevada and Utah Insurance Exchange

2012-05-22T16:25:40Z

How better tracking and management increased employee volunteer participation by 900% and paid big dividends for company morale and reputation.

Is “Wine on Tap” a More Sustainable, Drinkable Alternative?

2012-05-22T00:38:45Z

Wine on tap is an emerging phenomenon in California restaurants. Kegging wine has multiple advantages; it is environmentally beneficial, cost effective, and keeps the wine at its ideal quality.

Video: Taking Action on Climate Change

2012-05-22T01:06:05Z

Pioneers John Elkington, Bjorn Stigson and David Suzuki discuss their fear that things may get worse before they get better on climate change issues. Only when our daily lives are disrupted and we have realized the connection between our actions and their consequences, will we finally unite on the issue. The Regeneration Project In 2011, [...]

International Paper Sets New Sustainability Goals

2012-05-21T14:16:31Z

Last week International Paper (IP), a $26 billion company with over 60,000 employees worldwide, issued its 2011 sustainability report, full of goals the company has set for 2020.

Majority of Americans Agree: Protecting the Environment Creates Jobs

2012-05-21T15:43:51Z

The majority of Americans (58 percent) think that protecting the environment improves economic growth and creates new jobs, according to a recently released poll from Yale University's and George Mason University's climate change communication program.

Who Are the Winners and Losers From the New Tariff on Chinese Solar Panels?

2012-05-21T16:08:38Z

On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) announced the imposition of antidumping tariffs of more than 31 percent on solar panels from China. The preliminary ruling, if affirmed by the DOC this fall, is expected to have significant implications on the solar industry, creating presumably both winners and losers. Yet, although it might be too early to evaluate the impact of the new ruling, we have a feeling there’s a good chance no one will benefit from this tariff. Is it possible?

WEC, Bloomberg Come Together on a “Complete View” of Global Energy

2012-05-22T00:43:41Z

The World Energy Council and Bloomberg New Energy Finance are combining forces on a comprehensive energy cost report.

Safeway, Tone Deaf to Stakeholders, Has a Miserable Week

2012-05-21T14:16:50Z

Safeway had a nightmare of a week, and based on the social media firestorm, recent criticism of the supermarket chain over suspending Ryan Young will not stop anytime soon.