#corporate-responsibility

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#sustainability
Business
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Profits, Not D.E.I., Are Why Companies Exist

Economic pressures and political shifts lead corporations to retreat from commitments to diversity and sustainability, challenging the notion of corporate responsibility.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
3 months ago

While client climate commitments waver, some media agencies are doubling down

Ad agencies hope B Corp certification will attract clients and talent amid growing corporate skepticism about sustainability.
Climate commitments face challenges as some major corporations retreat from their pledges.
Tech industry
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

The way ahead: Getting IT sustainability initiatives back on track to net zero | Computer Weekly

The economic climate is hindering corporate sustainability efforts, affecting timelines for net-zero goals.
Artificial intelligence
fromITPro
3 months ago

Tech leaders worry AI innovation is outpacing governance

AI's rapid growth outpaces governance, leading to risks for businesses.
C-suite executives cite unclear regulations and lack of policies as barriers to AI adoption.
There is a critical need for responsible AI governance to foster innovation.
Environment
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Do Climate Goals Matter in a Bad Economy?

Economic uncertainty challenges companies' commitment to climate action.
Many firms have shifted climate goals from marketing to financially motivated efforts.
Environment
fromSocpub
2 months ago

How Companies Can Take a Meaningful Environmental Stance this Earth Month

Earth Month 2025 offers businesses a chance to show genuine commitment to sustainability, going beyond superficial efforts.
Business
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Profits, Not D.E.I., Are Why Companies Exist

Economic pressures and political shifts lead corporations to retreat from commitments to diversity and sustainability, challenging the notion of corporate responsibility.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
3 months ago

While client climate commitments waver, some media agencies are doubling down

Ad agencies hope B Corp certification will attract clients and talent amid growing corporate skepticism about sustainability.
Climate commitments face challenges as some major corporations retreat from their pledges.
Tech industry
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

The way ahead: Getting IT sustainability initiatives back on track to net zero | Computer Weekly

The economic climate is hindering corporate sustainability efforts, affecting timelines for net-zero goals.
Artificial intelligence
fromITPro
3 months ago

Tech leaders worry AI innovation is outpacing governance

AI's rapid growth outpaces governance, leading to risks for businesses.
C-suite executives cite unclear regulations and lack of policies as barriers to AI adoption.
There is a critical need for responsible AI governance to foster innovation.
Environment
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Do Climate Goals Matter in a Bad Economy?

Economic uncertainty challenges companies' commitment to climate action.
Many firms have shifted climate goals from marketing to financially motivated efforts.
Environment
fromSocpub
2 months ago

How Companies Can Take a Meaningful Environmental Stance this Earth Month

Earth Month 2025 offers businesses a chance to show genuine commitment to sustainability, going beyond superficial efforts.
#pride-month
SF LGBT
fromAol
1 day ago

How Major Brands Profit from Pride Merchandise

Brands profit during Pride Month through merchandise, partnerships, and inclusive marketing while harnessing the spirit of LGBTQ+ celebration.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Regardless of corporate retreat from Pride, queer businesses are still here for LGBTQ+ communities

Pride has shifted from community-driven activism to corporate marketing, raising concerns about genuine support for the LGBTQ+ community.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Most Americans support corporate LGBTQ+ Pride efforts despite pull-back by major brands: report

Consumer sentiment remains supportive of LGBTQ+ engagement despite corporate retreats under political pressure.
SF LGBT
fromBusiness Insider
12 hours ago

Companies are dialing back their Pride Month celebrations - and angering both the left and the right

Corporate support for LGBTQ+ during Pride Month is notably cautious this year due to political and cultural pressures.
SF LGBT
fromAol
1 day ago

How Major Brands Profit from Pride Merchandise

Brands profit during Pride Month through merchandise, partnerships, and inclusive marketing while harnessing the spirit of LGBTQ+ celebration.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Regardless of corporate retreat from Pride, queer businesses are still here for LGBTQ+ communities

Pride has shifted from community-driven activism to corporate marketing, raising concerns about genuine support for the LGBTQ+ community.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Most Americans support corporate LGBTQ+ Pride efforts despite pull-back by major brands: report

Consumer sentiment remains supportive of LGBTQ+ engagement despite corporate retreats under political pressure.
SF LGBT
fromBusiness Insider
12 hours ago

Companies are dialing back their Pride Month celebrations - and angering both the left and the right

Corporate support for LGBTQ+ during Pride Month is notably cautious this year due to political and cultural pressures.
fromThe Washington Post
19 hours ago

Boston Consulting Group CEO apologizes for Israel-backed Gaza aid project

The rollout of the program has seen crowds of Palestinians come under gunfire while trying to collect food from Israeli-backed distribution hubs.
Non-profit organizations
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
5 days ago

AI is coming for our design jobs, but it can't touch taste

AI will significantly impact entry-level white-collar jobs, but design roles may persist due to their unique human element.
Corporate decisions and lack of regulation will determine how AI affects employment.
#ai-governance
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
2 days ago

GenAI adoption outpaces governance, Ernst & Young finds

Governance of AI adoption lags significantly behind its rapid implementation, with many executives increasing investments in responsible AI measures.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
2 days ago

GenAI adoption outpaces governance, Ernst & Young finds

Governance of AI adoption lags significantly behind its rapid implementation, with many executives increasing investments in responsible AI measures.
#diversity-and-inclusion
Toronto startup
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Shopify cut off funding for employee resource groups in late 2023, amid more recent shifts away from DEI

Shopify stopped funding its employee resource groups, impacting support for underrepresented communities.
Toronto startup
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Shopify cut off funding for employee resource groups in late 2023, amid more recent shifts away from DEI

Shopify stopped funding its employee resource groups, impacting support for underrepresented communities.
#climate-change
Tech industry
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Tech giants are complicit in an anti-climate agenda. Employees should be speaking up

Big Tech is reevaluating climate commitments, moving towards fossil fuels amid shifting political climates.
World news
fromMail Online
3 months ago

The 36 companies responsible for HALF the world's carbon emissions

A few corporations are accountable for the majority of global pollution, raising urgent calls for accountability and climate action.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US energy industry's climate retreat is putting profits over people, advocates say

Oil and gas companies are retracting climate commitments, prioritizing fossil fuel investments over earlier climate pledges.
Venture
fromtime.com
3 months ago

A Mining Billionaire's Case for Ditching Fossil Fuels

Andrew Forrest advocates for immediate action against climate change from corporate leaders, challenging them to abandon fossil fuels without delay.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Tech giants are complicit in an anti-climate agenda. Employees should be speaking up

Big Tech is reevaluating climate commitments, moving towards fossil fuels amid shifting political climates.
World news
fromMail Online
3 months ago

The 36 companies responsible for HALF the world's carbon emissions

A few corporations are accountable for the majority of global pollution, raising urgent calls for accountability and climate action.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US energy industry's climate retreat is putting profits over people, advocates say

Oil and gas companies are retracting climate commitments, prioritizing fossil fuel investments over earlier climate pledges.
Venture
fromtime.com
3 months ago

A Mining Billionaire's Case for Ditching Fossil Fuels

Andrew Forrest advocates for immediate action against climate change from corporate leaders, challenging them to abandon fossil fuels without delay.
#employee-rights
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Pizza Express, Lidl and Halfords named by Government for minimum wage failures

Major UK companies have been identified for underpaying employees, highlighting widespread issues in wage compliance.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Pizza Express, Lidl and Halfords named by Government for minimum wage failures

Major UK companies have been identified for underpaying employees, highlighting widespread issues in wage compliance.
#workplace-safety
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

German court rejects climate case against energy giant RWE DW 05/28/2025

In a landmark ruling, a court in Germany stated for the first time that large corporations could be held liable for the effects of their emissions.
Europe news
#cybersecurity
Women in technology
fromIT Pro
1 month ago

Women show more team spirit when it comes to cybersecurity, yet they're still missing out on opportunities

Women prioritize organizational cybersecurity as a shared responsibility, yet lack adequate training compared to men.
Women in technology
fromIT Pro
1 month ago

Women show more team spirit when it comes to cybersecurity, yet they're still missing out on opportunities

Women prioritize organizational cybersecurity as a shared responsibility, yet lack adequate training compared to men.
#diversity
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

German businesses speak out against far-right AfD DW 02/21/2025

Leading German companies voice opposition to right-wing extremism and promote diversity ahead of elections.
Black Lives Matter
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Al Sharpton calls on PepsiCo to restore DEI initiatives, threatens boycott

Rev. Al Sharpton threatens PepsiCo with a boycott over the company's decision to eliminate its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Women in technology
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 months ago

Nurture your skills and aspirations on International Women's Day | Computer Weekly

The backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the US is influenced by legal concerns and financial implications.
Social justice
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

The View's Sunny Hostin Claims DEI Critics Don't Care About Other People'

Sunny Hostin defends DEI initiatives, asserting that those against them are either misinformed or lack empathy.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

German businesses speak out against far-right AfD DW 02/21/2025

Leading German companies voice opposition to right-wing extremism and promote diversity ahead of elections.
Black Lives Matter
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Al Sharpton calls on PepsiCo to restore DEI initiatives, threatens boycott

Rev. Al Sharpton threatens PepsiCo with a boycott over the company's decision to eliminate its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Women in technology
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 months ago

Nurture your skills and aspirations on International Women's Day | Computer Weekly

The backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the US is influenced by legal concerns and financial implications.
Social justice
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

The View's Sunny Hostin Claims DEI Critics Don't Care About Other People'

Sunny Hostin defends DEI initiatives, asserting that those against them are either misinformed or lack empathy.
fromBored Panda
1 week ago

These 19 Companies Screwed Around, Found Out, And Lost Customers Forever

Having loyal, returning customers is a godsend because you ensure business (and hopefully even profitability) in the future.
Online Community Development
#meta
Silicon Valley real estate
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

That $1B Pledge to Build Housing That Facebook Made Six Years Ago? It's Basically Dead

Mark Zuckerberg's $1 billion housing pledge is largely abandoned, with minimal funds utilized, reflecting a shift in priorities at Meta.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

That $1B Pledge to Build Housing That Facebook Made Six Years Ago? It's Basically Dead

Mark Zuckerberg's $1 billion housing pledge is largely abandoned, with minimal funds utilized, reflecting a shift in priorities at Meta.
#leadership
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Microsoft employee disrupts Satya Nadella's Build conference keynote

A Microsoft employee publicly denounced the company's role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during a keynote disruption.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Latest line: A good week for Buffy Wicks, a bad week for Jesse Arreguin

Buffy Wicks, the Assemblywoman from Oakland, has gained significant recognition with an early endorsement from Governor Gavin Newsom for her bill AB 609, which aims to facilitate residential construction by exempting it from the California Environmental Quality Act.
East Bay (California)
#mental-health
Mental health
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Silence isn't a strategy: Why leaders must talk about depression before it talks back

Openly discussing mental health at work is crucial for creating supportive environments, especially for marginalized groups.
The stigma surrounding mental health affects workplace dynamics, particularly for LGBTQ+ employees.
Mental health
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Silence isn't a strategy: Why leaders must talk about depression before it talks back

Openly discussing mental health at work is crucial for creating supportive environments, especially for marginalized groups.
The stigma surrounding mental health affects workplace dynamics, particularly for LGBTQ+ employees.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Texas's Crypto-Mining Racket

On April 27, the City of Corsicana announced [that Riot was] building the world's largest Bitcoin mine. The people living off of [FM] 709, these beautiful people, were not informed, nor did they consent.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Castro Valley man sold U.S. Army software to China, but his employer won't be prosecuted because it turned him in

A criminal who compromised our national security was brought to justice because his employer caught him and immediately turned him in, said Sue Bai, head of the department's National Security Division.
US news
#inclusivity
NYC LGBT
fromTime Out New York
3 months ago

Here's how Brooklyn Brewery is staying committed to inclusivity as a "Certified Safe Space"

Brooklyn Brewery reaffirms its commitment to inclusivity amid a trend of companies rolling back DEI programs.
NYC LGBT
fromTime Out New York
3 months ago

Here's how Brooklyn Brewery is staying committed to inclusivity as a "Certified Safe Space"

Brooklyn Brewery reaffirms its commitment to inclusivity amid a trend of companies rolling back DEI programs.
Environment
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Could Trump Accidentally End Greenwashing?

Trump's presidency symbolizes broader disillusionment with global climate policies, but it may also spur more effective, market-driven climate solutions.
Europe news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

The Legacy of Pope Francis's Business Diplomacy

Pope Francis's legacy includes his significant influence on corporate leaders regarding social responsibility and inclusive capitalism.
#boycott
Black Lives Matter
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Al Sharpton holds 'constructive and candid' meeting with Target CEO over DEI initiatives

Target CEO Brian Cornell met with Rev. Al Sharpton to discuss the company's recent reductions in DEI initiatives amid calls for a boycott.
Black Lives Matter
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why some Americans are skipping Target and Amazon this holiday weekend

A grassroots boycott against major retailers aims to protest corporate spending and policies related to diversity initiatives over Good Friday weekend.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Rev Al Sharpton meets with Target CEO over halting of DEI initiative

Rev Al Sharpton and Target's CEO discussed Target's reversal on diversity initiatives amid boycott calls, with Sharpton indicating potential support for such actions.
Black Lives Matter
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Al Sharpton holds 'constructive and candid' meeting with Target CEO over DEI initiatives

Target CEO Brian Cornell met with Rev. Al Sharpton to discuss the company's recent reductions in DEI initiatives amid calls for a boycott.
Black Lives Matter
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why some Americans are skipping Target and Amazon this holiday weekend

A grassroots boycott against major retailers aims to protest corporate spending and policies related to diversity initiatives over Good Friday weekend.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Rev Al Sharpton meets with Target CEO over halting of DEI initiative

Rev Al Sharpton and Target's CEO discussed Target's reversal on diversity initiatives amid boycott calls, with Sharpton indicating potential support for such actions.
fromEater
1 month ago

How Black Food Business Owners Walk the DEI Tightrope

"When a major retailer says yes, it's more than a sales opportunity. It's an acknowledgment of our culture, our product, and our persistence."
Online Community Development
Tech industry
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Tech sector still failing to rid supply chains of forced labour | Computer Weekly

Technology firms are neglecting their due diligence regarding forced labour and human rights abuses in supply chains.
Gadgets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Tesla backlash podcast

Driving a Tesla has become a political statement for some, reflecting personal beliefs and values influenced by Elon Musk's political actions.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Whose Job Is It to Boost Employee Wellness?

Workplace wellness initiatives are failing due to misconceptions and skepticism, leading to increased burnout and mental health issues among employees.
#technology
Tech industry
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Big Tech data center buildouts have led to $5.4 billion in public health costs

Tech companies dispute pollution estimates related to data centers, emphasizing their clean energy purchases and local community benefits.
Tech industry
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Big Tech data center buildouts have led to $5.4 billion in public health costs

Tech companies dispute pollution estimates related to data centers, emphasizing their clean energy purchases and local community benefits.
fromClickUp
2 months ago

How to Balance Work and Family for a Fulfilling Life | ClickUp

You're struggling because work bleeds into everything. No morning routine or productivity hack will fix the mental load if you don't take control of it.
Mental health
Cars
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

Recalling 67 Million Cars Bankrupted This Company

Product recalls are an ongoing challenge for consumer safety, prompting swift corporate action to mitigate public harm.
NYC LGBT
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Theme for SF Pride 2025 leans into 'resistance': Here's why social media company won't be in parade

LGBTQ+ community resilience against political challenges is embodied in this year's San Francisco Pride theme: 'Queer Joy is Resistance.'
Black Lives Matter
fromAxios
3 months ago

Target faces boycott as Black leaders challenge DEI rollback

NAACP urges Black consumers to support brands committed to DEI amid corporate rollbacks under conservative pressure.
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