Podcast version of CNBC’s "People, Planet and Profit"
Corporate sustainability goes way beyond going green. Its philanthropy, employee education, community development, waste reduction, outsourcing ethics, product safety and much more. CNBC’s People, Planet and Profit examines the bold moves companies are making now to gain a competitive edge, with the growing recognition that tomorrow’s profits depend on more than just today’s revenues.
37 Available Episodes (37 Total)Average duration: 00:01:21
Dec 02, 2009
Waste to Wear
00:01:11
North Carolina firm Unifi makes recycled yarn from an unexpected source.
Matt Nesto Reports.
Dec 01, 2009
Diamonds and Healthcare
00:01:11
The De Beers Fund, one of the Diamond company's social investment vehicles, distributed more the 3 million dollars through 213 different projects in South Africa last year. Among their chief concerns - supporting healthcare.
Scott Cohn Reports.
Nov 30, 2009
Carbon Neutral Shipping
00:01:09
Three years ago Valley Forge Fabrics gave itself an environmental makeover. It reinvented many of its products - turning to the eucalyptus tree for much of its luxurious fabrics - and changed it processes. But the South Florida-based firm still need to cut its carbon footprint so it turned to UPS. Melissa Lee reports.
Nov 23, 2009
E-Save Technology
00:01:07
From your home washing machine to industrial mining equipment - Las Vegas-Firm Power Efficiency Corp has a technology that helps the motors inside save energy. Melissa Francis reports.
Nov 16, 2009
Barrel to Barrel
00:01:11
A new take on a old european technique - one Santa Rosa, CA vineyard has an innovation it hopes will cut costs and increase wine sales. Scott Cohn reports.
Nov 09, 2009
Cleaning Up the World's Water
00:01:11
67 percent of the world's population could be without access to save water supplies by 2030, according to a UN report. Companies like Dow Chemical want to change that. Mary Thompson Reports.
Nov 02, 2009
Building a Better Burger
00:01:08
A burger chain seeks to elevate it's profits by seeking out better ingredients. Bertha Coombs reports.
Oct 26, 2009
Gatorade Conserves
00:01:10
Water may be one of Gatorade's main ingredients, but that doesn't stop the manufacturer from cutting back on consumption. Julia Boorstin Reports.
Oct 19, 2009
The Big Business of Paper Recycling
00:01:09
Demand for recycled paper products is growing and the industry is booming. Bill Griffeth reports.
Oct 12, 2009
Eyes on Yellowstone
00:01:08
In business, more eyes on your company could lead to more profit. That's just one formula for success, and it's worked for camera manufacturer, Canon. Melissa Francis reports.
Dec 02 | 00:01:11
Waste to Wear
Dec 01 | 00:01:11
Diamonds and Healthcare
Nov 30 | 00:01:09
Carbon Neutral Shipping
Nov 23 | 00:01:07
E-Save Technology
Nov 16 | 00:01:11
Barrel to Barrel
Nov 09 | 00:01:11
Cleaning Up the World's Water
Nov 02 | 00:01:08
Building a Better Burger
Oct 26 | 00:01:10
Gatorade Conserves
Oct 19 | 00:01:09
The Big Business of Paper Recycling
Oct 12 | 00:01:08
Eyes on Yellowstone
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