Archives for CSR
Nestle Hides Behind a “Sovereign Nation” in Desert Bottled Water Controversy
Nestle, which sells the most bottled water in the U.S., is attracting controversy for its bottling of water in a region suffering from depleted groundwater.
Coca-Cola’s Last Mile: From Fizzy Drinks to Medical Supplies
Coca-Cola's Project Last Mile leverages the company's vast distribution network to improve the delivery of medical supplies to 10 African countries by 2019.
Sustainable Packaging: The New Product Differentiator?
Sustainable packaging has come a long way over a generation, and is now becoming a means for a company to enhance its brand and reputation.
Delivering the Philips Gift of Light
In July 2013, Philips Lighting employees in 17 geographies were invited to nominate projects that could benefit from Philips Lighting services. A Philips VP tells what occurred as a result in Vietnam.
Here Comes Entrepreneur Barbie: Will Women Buy It?
Barbie is going full-on MBA with the launch of Barbie Entrepreneur, available online or at a toy store near you. But will women buy it?
“Stop Washing Your Jeans:” Levi’s CEO Chip Bergh at Brainstorm Green
It’s official: you can stop washing your jeans. And that’s a direct suggestion from Levi Strauss & Co. CEO, Chip Bergh.
The Demand for Wool vs. Preserving Argentina’s Patagonia
The negative effects of sheep grazing have been particularly acute in the Patagonian region of Argentina for decades. Now a local company is taking action.
Another CSR “Work for Free” Tactic
Would you work for free in the name of CSR? Some multinational companies believe you should.
Levi’s: Recycling Water to Make Your Jeans (INFOGRAPHIC)
Levi's recently made 100,000 pairs of women’s jeans with 100 percent recycled water. End result: savings of 12 million liters of this precious resource.
The Top Supply Chain Sustainability Thinkers? This List Includes Yours Truly.
When SAP issued a list of what the software company views as the top supply chain sustainability thinkers, I was humbled and definitely felt an “up.”
EcoChic Awards, Redress and DHR Raise Awareness about Sustainable Fashion
Could 2014 be the year sustainable fashion becomes more mainstream? After a difficult 2013, we had better hope so.
Levi’s: Let’s Progress With Less, Together.
San Francisco made progress toward its goal of becoming a zero-waste city in working with Levi's. Read about the Progress with Less campaign.