Sustainability News provided by 3BL

Since the introduction of the concept of the triple bottom line, supporters and critics have debated the ability to link the environmental and social responsibility to business profitability.  Without a definitive financial incentive, companies have historically not been receptive to the idea of integrating sustainability concepts into core business practices.  However, recent trends …

A recent post, Exploring Sustainability Risk Management, we discussed how current market forces are affecting business sustainability.  The post, in particular, focused on business reputation as a component of sustainability risk.  To further build on the discussion, today’s leaders are also focusing greater attention on supply chain risks as a key factor in business …

(3BLMedia/theCSRfeed) May 28, 2010 - LBG Canada will be offering two webinars during the month of June. The first is a webinar regarding AngelPoints’ – an online volunteer management tool.  The second will demonstrate the use of the 7-step approach to do performance measurement of priority projects.  All webinars are for LBG Canada participants …

As sustainability consultants, we're all about using technology to go green.   We're commonly asked in our eco friendly training for the best green apps for living a sustainable lifestyle.  Those with an iPhone: take eco action now and check out these top 5 green apps: Carbon Tracker: This GPS-enabled carbon footprint application allows users to calculate their …

As the business world actively pursues improvements in the supply chain, many companies are also taking an active role in managing their outbound logistics and distribution processes.  These comprehensive business sustainability programs include not only internal company operations but strategies to address processes that extend beyond the physical boundaries of the business.   …

Many Canadians are beyond the reaches of the mainstream healthcare system. They live in remote locations, small towns and in our busiest cities. They are street youth, isolated seniors, the poor and homeless, immigrants or people battling addictions, anyone who is geographically, culturally or socially isolated. Meeting their healthcare needs is a daunting challenge. Learn more … …

It’s easy to forget just how pervasive Microsoft’s reach is from Xbox to Office or their effect on everybody’s lives over the past 35 years.Ok, they may have lost market value top dog status to Apple, market share in the internet browser sector or have harbingers of doom awaiting the monster to fall as the Cloud approaches, but with competition such as Google acting like a …

(3BLMedia/theCSRfeed) Amsterdam, May 28 2010 – In a push to strengthen the quality of sustainability reporting in the corporate sector, the United Nations Global Compact and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) today announced an agreement to align their work in advancing corporate responsibility and transparency.  Under the terms of the agreement, the GRI will integrate …

I have the joy of ushering business executives and professionals in exploring a variety of nonprofit boards for participation. Each candidate goes through a thoughtful process of sorting through the plethora of causes that interest them, including organizations that are at different stages--from start-up enterprises to century-old nonprofits.When making their final choice, here are the six …

Okay, so it’s impossible to shield yourself from the iPad hype. Especially for an Apple fanboy like myself. I mean, an entire episode of Modern Family revolved around it.  I’ve read the mammoth Arstechnica and iLounge reviews. I’ve stalked early adopters on New Jersey Transit to take a sneak peek. It got to the point where my wife limited my iPad talk to one mention a …

(3BLMedia/theCSRfeed) GAITHERSBURG, MD - May 27, 2010 - The Conference Center at NorthPointe, a Sodexo-operated conference center in Columbus, Ohio, was recently honored for its leadership in raising awareness of sustainability issues and reducing its environmental impact and named the recipient of the 2010 Silver Tier Sustainability Award by the International Association of Conference Centers …

The requirements to maintain a sustainable business today are quite different than they were just ten years ago.   Companies on the leading edge are evaluating the economic, social and environmental impacts that will ultimately affect profitability.  Green business practices are becoming more and more the norm, as companies both large and small realize the value of integrating eco …