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Environment | TriplePundit

Arbor Day Foundation and Subaru Drive Community Impact With 100,000 Donated Trees

Subaru recently committed to sponsor the largest community tree distribution in the Arbor Day Foundation's history. Dan Lambe of the Foundation explains more about the power of trees and the impact this effort will have on communities and ecosystems across the U.S.

Education

Afterschool Special: Mother-Daughter Tutoring Team Helps Students Facing Housing Instability

Troubled by seeing students fall behind in their schoolwork from absences due to homelessness, Sally Bindley founded Brightlane Learning in 2001. Bindley initially recruited family members and friends to tutor with her to help keep students on pace to graduate.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Evolution of Sustainability Strategies of Companies Operating in Emerging Markets

The last five years has seen a rapid evolution in sustainability strategies for infrastructure and energy companies. We recently conducted a study with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of more than 100 companies that operate in emerging markets

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Innovation & Technology

Cyber Fraud Index: What Are the Biggest Cyber Fraud Risks Facing Your Organization?

We asked C-Suite leaders...What are the biggest cyber fraud risks facing your organization?

In their answers, common themes emerged: third-party risks, phishing, social engineering and ransomware. Artificial intelligence was also mentioned as a growing risk.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Versatility of Naia™ Renew Featured at Première Vision Paris 2025

The versatility of Eastman Naia™ Renew staple fiber was spotlighted at Première Vision Paris in mid-February. The curated display featured a diverse array of fabrics and garments developed in collaboration with various partners and brands. 

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Environment

PSE&G Energy Efficiency Programs Help Participating Customers Save Nearly $640 Million Annually on Their Utility Bills

PSE&G’s latest Clean Energy Future Energy Efficiency (CEF-EE) report, covering program results from program implementation through September 30, 2024, highlight the program’s continued success in helping customers lower energy costs and reduce their carbon footprint. 

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Energy

Cisco: Designing Energy-Efficient Products

The following is an excerpt from our FY24 Purpose Report, celebrating 40 years of impact at Cisco.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Baker Tilly Case Study: How Baker Tilly Guided Bakerly’s Expansion With Strategic Site Selection

Bakerly engaged Baker Tilly to identify the optimal location for future food production capacity through a detailed site suitability analysis with a comprehensive supply chain scenario review and to secure credits and incentives for the project.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sysco 2024 Sustainability Report: At the Heart of One Planet One Table

Our One Planet One Table Assortment increases access to items produced with our planet and people in mind. Hallmarks of the program include:

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Events, Media & Communications

Baffled by Sustainability in 2025? “What the…?” Arrives With Answers

“What the...?” is the question on every business leader’s mind right now.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Las Vegas Sands and Marina Bay Sands Welcome The Food Bank Singapore into the Sands Cares Accelerator

The resort’s long-time partner enters the exclusive program to build its Bank Card Program through targeted funding, strategic guidance and mentorship over three years.

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Events, Media & Communications

CNH Uses Automation To Boost Productivity and Sustainability at Parts Depot

On World Engineering Day, world-class equipment, technology and services company CNH releases the first installment in its latest ‘A Sustainable Year’ series.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Lucy Taylor’s Bold Journey: From Breaking Barriers to Leading KFC UK & Ireland

Meet Lucy Taylor, our incredible COO of KFC UK & Ireland, whose 20-year journey has taken her to over 25 countries (and counting!). From breaking barriers to inspiring others, Lucy’s story is the definition of bold moves and bucket-worthy success.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Profiles of Good Character and Inspiring Innovation: Spotlighting Cybersecurity Trailblazer Fredrick Brown

Fredrick “Ricky” Brown’s professional and personal life has been full of peaks, but there have been valleys as well. Today, he proudly shares both the good and the bad, hoping that others can find inspiration and strength in his journey.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Essity Included in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025 and Dow Jones Sustainability Index

The hygiene and health company Essity has, for the fourth consecutive year, been included in S&P Global's Sustainability Yearbook. The company is ranked industry best in the Household Products category.

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Innovation & Technology

Southern Company Approved As First Utility To Secure FAA Part 91 Exemption for BVLOS Operations Using a 191-Pound Remotely Piloted Rotorcraft

Southern Company is proud to announce it is the first utility in the United States to secure a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 14 CFR Part 91 exemption for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations using the SwissDrones unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

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Innovation & Technology

Gold in the Machine: Scaling Infrastructure for the Age of AI

Price Waterhouse Cooper (PWC) estimates that 45% of total global economic gains by 2030 will be driven by AI as more sectors embrace the productivity and product enhancement benefits of AI.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Companies To Pledge Financial Support for Sustainable Leather Supply Chains

The Deforestation-Free Leather Fund will target geographies with ecosystems at higher risk of environmental degradation and focus on solutions that accelerate deforestation- and conversion-free sourcing from those regions.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Unleashing Potential: The Vision for Native Economic Development

As a pioneering force in advancing Indigenous economic sovereignty, the Wisconsin Indigenous Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WIHEDC) stands where sustainable development and cultural resilience meet.

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Environment

Leidos Selected to Deliver New Thor Meteorological and Oceanographic Data Information and Services for UK Ministry of Defence

Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) announced a contract to deliver a new meteorological and oceanographic (MetOc) service for the Ministry of Defence (MOD) in support of the U.K.’s National Centre for Geospatial Intelligence.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Navigating by the Stars To Achieve a Brighter Future for Hometown Scientists

In 2013, to avoid monitoring by his manager, a truck driver at a NJ engineering firm purchased an illegal $50 GPS jammer that plugged into his vehicle’s cigarette lighter. The device inadvertently also jammed the satellite system navigation capabilities of the Newark airport.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Updates Higg Index Tool To Further Align With Industry Regulatory Requirements

Cascale has updated the  Higg Brand and Retail Module (Higg BRM), a cornerstone of the Higg Index suite of tools, to better align with evolving sustainability regulation. The annual update demonstrates Cascale’s commitment to continuous improvement by addressing the evolving chal

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Innovation & Technology

Scotch Brand Celebrates 100 Years of Innovation and Reliability

This year marks a significant milestone for 3M's Scotch™ Brand as it celebrates its 100th anniversary. Since the invention of Scotch Masking Tape in 1925, Scotch Brand has grown and evolved into more than a thousand varieties of adhesive tape and products.

Events, Media & Communications

Two Dell Technologies Forum Events 2024 Achieve Zero Waste Event Certification From SCS Global Services

SCS Global Services (SCS), a pioneer and international leader in third-party sustainability and environmental certifications, announces the first events certified under the SCS Zero Waste Standard — two Dell Technologies Forum Events in India.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Complimentary Webinar: Audit Success Secrets - The Power of Strategic Planning and Commitment

Join this webinar to learn how strategic planning and commitment can lead you to auditing success.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Innovating for a Greener Tomorrow: DP World Pioneers Sustainable Supply Chains in Latin America

In Latin America, a region characterized by its diverse geography, reliance on natural resources, and pronounced social and economic disparities, the repercussions of climate change are particularly severe.

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