Do Apple’s Tax Practices Reflect Irresponsible Capitalism?
The reports on Apple’s tax avoidance and Cook’s testimony once again brought up the question of tax fairness and what it means nowadays. To further explore this issue from a CSR perspective, we tried...
View ArticleWhat Can Former EPA Chief Lisa Jackson Do for Apple?
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced on Tuesday that Former U.S. EPA chief Lisa Jackson has been hired by Apple as VP of environmental initiatives. So what does this all mean? Does Apple want become more...
View ArticleCan Sustainability Disrupt Nintendo?
When it comes to conflict minerals, Nintendo is nothing but disruptive innovator, and actually seems to be lagging behind most other electronic companies. So how come such an innovative company is so...
View ArticleAmazon, Apple Ignoring SEC Climate Change Risk Disclosure Rules
Apple and Amazon are among SEC filers that ignore a 3 ½ year old rule requiring them to inform their investors about risk related to climate change.The post Amazon, Apple Ignoring SEC Climate Change...
View ArticleDozens of Large U.S. Corporations Avoided Taxes Altogether in 2012
According to a new analysis by USA Today, 57 companies on the S&P500 list had an effective tax rate of 0% or less - and it's all completely legal.The post Dozens of Large U.S. Corporations Avoided...
View ArticleApple Confirms Your MacBook Contains Only Conflict-Free Tantalum
Apple’s recently released supplier responsibility report contains good news concerning conflict minerals.The post Apple Confirms Your MacBook Contains Only Conflict-Free Tantalum appeared first on...
View ArticleLawsuit: Silicon Valley Under Scrutiny for $9 Billion in Wage Theft Conspiracy
An antitrust investigation conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice has led to a class action lawsuit against top tech companies. Filed on behalf of more than 100,000 Silicon Valley employees who...
View ArticleCSR Lessons From Mobile Industry’s ‘Kill Switch’ Opposition
A growing number of policymakers and law enforcements officers believe that a "kill switch," which would make smartphones useless when stolen, is the best solution to the "epidemic of violent...
View ArticleApple Brings iPhone Buyback Program to Canada
Apple enthusiasts in the U.S. looking to upgrade their iPhones have been able to trade in their old devices for a newer model at Apple stores since last summer. But now the tech giant is expanding its...
View ArticleBuying Smartphones for Longevity: Are Manufacturers (and Consumers) Ready?
Upgrading smartphones every two years has become the norm, but this is far from sustainable. Are mobile manufacturers (and consumers) ready to accept a new model?The post Buying Smartphones for...
View ArticleGreenpeace Slams Amazon on Dirty Energy Use
Amazon gets failing grades from Greenpeace on energy transparency; renewable energy commitment and siting policy; and renewable energy deployment and advocacy. The company also received a “D” on energy...
View ArticleApple’s New Headquarters Missing a Major Green Point
Leadership for the tech giant maintains that the new campus will offer "a serene environment reflecting Apple's values of innovation, ease of use and beauty." However, the simple facts show that many...
View ArticleIntel, High-Tech Leaders Rank High On Green Power Partnership Top 100
Proving it's possible to power U.S. industry and commerce with renewable energy, high-tech industry giants rank among the EPA top 10 in U.S. green power usage. Intel, Microsoft, Google and Apple, as...
View ArticleDo You know How to Keep Your Employees Satisfied and Motivated?
Innovation is the key when it comes to creating ways to engage employees. Have you got what it takes to create a happy team?The post Do You know How to Keep Your Employees Satisfied and Motivated?...
View ArticleWhy Tim Cook’s Leadership Won’t Lead Apple to the Next Phase of CSR
Three years after taking over the leadership of Apple, Tim Cook is still struggling to make his own mark in the company, but he may prove to be a leader in CSR.The post Why Tim Cook’s Leadership Won’t...
View Article3 Ways Brands Can Make Sustainability Work for Them
Sally Uren, CEO of Forum for the Future, describes three key ways brands can delivers solutions to sustainability issues and create real, enduring change.The post 3 Ways Brands Can Make Sustainability...
View ArticleIs Walgreens a Sustainable Company Given Its New Tax Avoidance Strategy?
Walgreens is now considering moving the company’s headquarters to Switzerland to lower its tax bill. How does this jive with the company's sustainability claims?The post Is Walgreens a Sustainable...
View ArticleHarley-Davidson Signals Climate Change is Mainstream
Climate Change mainstream? Harley-Davidson, whose brand is arguably nonexistent without a combustion engine, just introduced an electric motorcycle.The post Harley-Davidson Signals Climate Change is...
View ArticleApple’s Environmental Report Reveals Major Accomplishments, More Work To Be Done
Apple’s carbon footprint shrank 3 percent from 2012 to 2013. It's a modest decline, but this is the first time the tech giant has seen a year-over-year decrease in greenhouse gas emissions since it...
View Article3p Weekend: 10 Companies That Stand for LGBT Equality
As marriage equality legislation makes its way through courtrooms across the country, it's clear that equality will soon be the norm rather than the exception. While some companies still hang on walls...
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