Archives for CSR
Levi’s Introduces Next-Gen Men’s Sustainable Apparel Line
Levi's rollout of its latest sustainable apparel line, the Dockers Wellthread collection, is another step in responsible supply chain sourcing.
Surging Brazil Protests Show FIFA’s, IOC’s Irrelevance
When Brazil erupted in protests earlier this year in June, many were surprised except for Brazilians exasperated with the country’s corruption and transport system.
Target and GoodGuide Join Forces for Product Sustainability Ratings
Want to GET sustainable when shopping? Target and GoodGuide have joined forces, a great move for product sustainability ratings.
Qatar’s World Cup Human Rights Tragedy
Qatar is in the midst of a massive human rights crisis; what is happening to Nepalese migrant workers is horrific.
Want One of those CSR Jobs? Make Your Current Job One
I was recently interviewed by Courtney Buchanan of The Company Ethicist on the corporate social responsibility (CSR) jobs landscape.
Amazon, Apple Among Companies Ignoring SEC Climate Change Risk Disclosure Rules
Apple and Amazon are among SEC filers that ignore a 3 ½ year old rule requiring them to inform their investors about risk related to climate change.
Students Drive Positive Change Through Net Impact’s Small Steps Challenge
On September 9, the Small Steps, Big Wins Campus Challenge returned to college campuses around the world, empowering undergraduates to take small steps to create big social and environmental change.
Microsoft’s Carbon Offsets Have Impact Across the World
Microsoft's investment in carbon offsets, which launched last year, is starting to show results.
Kuwait Petroleum International Issues First Annual Sustainability Report
Kuwait Petroleum International (Q8), a subsidiary of a state-owned Kuwaiti company, has issued its first sustainability report.
Cascadian Farms Rolls Out “Green” Cereal Box Liner
Cascadian Farm has introduced a new cereal box liner made from “green” materials, but the environmental benefits of this innovation are unclear.
FIFA Pushes Sustainability, and PR, for 2014 World Cup
Does sustainability and FIFA really belong in the same sentence?
IKEA and Kingfisher Pledge Ambitious “Net Positive” Agendas
Can IKEA and Kingfisher help save the world with their pledges to become “net positive?” The agenda seems noble, but I am dubious.