Mission statements can either be inspiring and guiding, or they can be a collection of words put on the ‘About Us’ section of the website that are never referred to again. However, a company’s explicit assertion of their goals can actually help guide them directly towards sustainable, responsible practices.
Read MorePublic service and resilience have been at the heart of Amanda North’s career as Founder & CEO of Plan C Advisors. In her interview with Summer Journalism Fellow Anastasiia Tokar, North describes the role of purpose in strategic entrepreneurship and key steps for the corporate world to prioritize meaningful climate action in their business models, emphasizing the need for stable environmental policy in facilitating the transition towards a sustainable future.
Read MoreAmidst the growing urgency to address the global climate crisis, many fashion retailers are seeking to lessen their environmental footprints. However, sustainability in fashion relies not only on sourcing, but also on changing consumer attitudes towards clothing.
Read MoreKaren Raskopf, Chief Communications & Sustainability Officer at Dunkin’, talks about being proactive on the job, building an authentic brand, and promoting sustainability in Dunkin’ stores and coffee.
Read MoreThe food and beverage industry is changing as large companies, faced with societal and governmental pressure, are restructuring their CSR strategies.
Read MoreIn recent years, consumers have called for companies to focus more on sustainable fashion rather than fast-fashion. A study administered by the International Association for Research and Testing in the Field of Textile Ecology, found that “60 percent of millennials are interested in certified sustainable clothing.” However, only 37 percent of millennials actually purchase sustainable goods.
Read More“Sustainability can’t be just for people who can afford it, because in fact the people who can least afford it are the ones who will suffer the most from the effects of climate change.”
Read MoreOne US industry is seeking to work around and even combat these challenges to agriculture and aquaculture: seaweed.
Read MoreHaving visited Theo’s flagship store and their chocolate factory over fall break, I can say that the company is, physically and metaphorically, in the heart of the community.
Read MoreFounded in 2014, Allbirds … recently became one of the newest Silicon Valley “unicorns” with their newly minted $1 billion valuation.
Read MoreWhat sort of actions have traditionally comprised corporate social responsibility?
This article is the first in a series of articles on corporate social responsibility in the Trump era.
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