Insights

by thinkPARALLAX on Thursday February 28, 2019

Many brands expect that by integrating a sustainability strategy into their business, results such as increased recruitment and retention, stronger sales, improved reputation, higher ESG ratings, and .... READ MORE

by Shannon Valdes on Tuesday March 5, 2019

When planning your sustainability messaging strategy, social media might not be top of mind. After all, social media is inherently fun and friendly, whereas sustainability is traditionally dry, corpor.... READ MORE

by Nathan Sanfaçon on Tuesday March 5, 2019

In the past decade, ESG (environment, social, governance) investing has skyrocketed. More than one-quarter of the total global assets under management (~$20 trillion) is now invested according to ESG .... READ MORE

by Jonathan Hanwit on Thursday February 28, 2019

In 2015, the United Nations launched the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to serve as a roadmap for nations and businesses alike to strive toward solving the world’s greatest challenges by 2030..... READ MORE

by Shannon Valdes on Tuesday January 22, 2019

Does your business have a sustainability program that addresses material, environmental, social, and corporate governance risks and opportunities? If yes, can you answer the following questions?.... READ MORE

by Nathan Sanfaçon on Monday January 14, 2019

As we begin to wrap up work before the holidays and prepare for 2019, we reflected back on all that occurred this last year within our niche realm of sustainability communications..... READ MORE

by Nathan Sanfaçon on Tuesday December 18, 2018

As we begin to wrap up work before the holidays and prepare for 2019, we reflected back on all that occurred this last year within our niche realm of sustainability communications..... READ MORE

by Guusje Bendeler on Tuesday October 30, 2018

Anything that can have implications on the perception of the brand should be reviewed and weighed in on by brand communication experts. But even beyond general awareness, interplay and collaboration b.... READ MORE

by Shannon Valdes on Wednesday October 24, 2018

While sustainability and citizenship mean different things to different people, these terms are most commonly associated with a company’s impact on the external world, focusing heavily on social and.... READ MORE

by thinkPARALLAX on Thursday September 27, 2018

Sustainability reporting can be a long, intensive, and an arduous process. As a branding and communications agency with more than ten years of experience helping Fortune 500 companies create and disse.... READ MORE

by Jonathan Hanwit on Thursday September 20, 2018

Did you know that Walmart is spearheading an initiative to avoid one billion metric tons (a gigaton) of greenhouse gases from the global value chain by 2030? Or that 7-Eleven has an “Operation Chill.... READ MORE

by Nathan Sanfaçon on Thursday September 6, 2018

Brands taking a stand is all the buzz these days as more than two-thirds of consumers believe it’s important for brands to take a stance on prevalent political and social issues – a figure expecte.... READ MORE

by Nathan Sanfaçon on Monday July 2, 2018

When we think of a company’s purpose, we often acknowledge it as the company’s “why” – its reason for being in business beyond making a profit. While this is true, purpose is much more than .... READ MORE

by Jonathan Hanwit on Monday July 2, 2018

The environmental sustainability community has approached a true “green” building standard through their LEED Certification program, nudging the construction industry in the direction of sustainab.... READ MORE

by Jonathan Hanwit on Thursday May 3, 2018

A national organization recently approached thinkPARALLAX for strategic consultation on the development of a signature volunteer program. The company already has a strong foundation in place, with 34%.... READ MORE

by thinkPARALLAX on Thursday April 19, 2018

In response to the recent news that a Starbucks manager called 911 leading to the arrest of two black men in a Philadelphia location, Starbucks announced that they will be closing 8,000 US stores to c.... READ MORE

by Jonathan Hanwit on Thursday April 12, 2018

In today’s era of rapid innovation, companies of all sizes must constantly evolve in order to remain competitive. Disruptive innovation can happen to any industry at any time, so staying ahead of th.... READ MORE

by Jonathan Hanwit on Thursday April 5, 2018

Last week, I traveled to Dana Point, California to attend the ANA Brand Master conference, a 3-day event focused on marketing and advertising, with many sessions led by CMOs for national and multinati.... READ MORE

by Jonathan Hanwit on Wednesday March 28, 2018

In February, KFC in the United Kingdom had a bit of an issue — they ran out of chicken. While the irony is almost comical, fried chicken lovers in Britain were outraged, and the internal stress KFC .... READ MORE

by Guusje Bendeler on Thursday March 29, 2018

We talk a lot about corporate values these days (think Uber, CVS and DICK’S Sporting Goods), and the need to know what an employer stands for. When our employer’s values are clearly stated and act.... READ MORE

by Guusje Bendeler on Tuesday January 23, 2018

You’ve probably read the proliferation of literature about the benefits of hiring purpose-driven employees, which can result in increased productivity, higher retention rates, and more effective col.... READ MORE

by Jonathan Hanwit on Friday January 12, 2018

It should come as no surprise that purpose - defined as your company’s aspirational reason for being beyond profit - plays a key role in the direction of your business on multiple levels. Purpose is.... READ MORE

by thinkPARALLAX on Monday October 23, 2017

It appears that Uber’s chickens have come home to roost. A steady drip of negative stories over the past several weeks has snowballed into a full communications crisis — one that peaked recently,.... READ MORE

by Jonathan Hanwit on Thursday March 3, 2016

Over the course of history, factors like politics, geography and economics have shaped the personalities of regions throughout the world – leaving each one with its own distinct and unmistakable fla.... READ MORE