Past Sustainability Leaders Series

Meaningful Action in a Climate Changed World with Auden Schendler, VP of Sustainability at Aspen Skiing Company

Marketing, Sourcing and Transparency at Scale in the New Food Movement

A Panel Discussion between Yale Scientists and Google Engineers

Peter Stein, Managing Director at Lyme Timber Company, will share his experience working with markets to conserve land, with a focus on timberland investments.

Big Questions for a Better Built Environment

Architecture, Engineering, and Water Reclamation in Cities

Big questions for a better built environment.

The Yale Center for Business & the Environment (CBEY), in partnership with the Yale Sustainable Food Project and the Yale Office of Sustainability, is excited to host Whole Foods Market’s annual Green Mission Team Build meeting

The Yale Divinity School, the Yale School of Management and the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies will sponsor a discussion on the question of the private sector's responsibility toward the environment.

A panel discussion, “Hydraulic Fracturing: Bridge to a Clean Energy Future?”, will explore whether hydraulic fracturing, better known as hydrofracking or fracking, will enhance America’s energy security, or deter the development of renewable energy sources and foster a continuing dependence on fossil fuels.

Two Yale alumni currently working on Google's energy and sustainability initiatives, Michael Terrell (F&ES) and Parag Chokshi (SOM), will join students via telecast. RSVP HERE

Join Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Renault-Nissan Alliance in a conversation on what it takes to lead a global automobile company in the face of increasing competition and the pursuit of sustainability.

Come and test drive a new Nissan LEAF from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. and experience zero-emissions mobility.

This talk will be available by webinar, for more information - click here.

Join Jonathan Rose, President and Founder of Jonathan Rose Companies LLC, to discuss the company’s pioneering work in real estate development, planning, consulting and investment, and how he sees green buildings, cities and regions as critical elements of the environmental, social and economic issues of the next 30 years. Jonathan will also discuss the economic advantages of green and socially responsible real estate investment strategies.

This event is organized in collaboration with the Business and the Environment Club and the Yale Center for Business and the Environment through the generous support of the GE Foundation.

Join Christina Weiss Lurie, Owner of the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles, to discuss the accomplishments of the Eagles' GO GREEN program to date, as well as its ambitious new goal of making the stadium self-sufficient for its energy needs.

This talk will be available by webinar, for more information - click here.

This event is organized in collaboration with the Business and the Environment Club, Yale Office of Sustainability, and the Yale Center for Business and the Environment through the generous support of the GE Foundation.

Join Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's ice cream company in a presentation to discuss the company’s pioneering actions in corporate sustainability and his thoughts on the future of sustainability.

This event is organized in collaboration with the Business and the Environment Club and the Yale Center for Business and the Environment through the generous support of the GE Foundation.

EVENT TIME CHANGE: Due to a calling from the President to to join him at the White House on the afternoon of November 29th, Leslie will be only able to join us in the morning. He will be speaking in the Environmental Management and Strategic Advantage course.

Join Leslie Dach, Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Walmart, to discuss the opportunities to align sustainability with a low-cost business strategy, as well as the efforts of the world’s largest corporation to make a difference on key societal issues in the countries in which it operates.

This event is organized in collaboration with the Business and the Environment Club and the Yale Center for Business and the Environment through the generous support of the GE Foundation.

Join Kim Jeffery, President and CEO of Nestlé Waters North America Inc, in a discussion of his challenges and accomplishments in achieving corporate efficiency in waste, water, and energy at the largest bottled water company in North America, as well as the larger issue of container recycling in the United States.

This event is organized in collaboration with the Business and the Environment Club and the Yale Center for Business and the Environment through the generous support of the GE Foundation.

Join Glenn Prickett, Chief External Affairs Officer of The Nature Conservancy, in a discussion of his leadership experiences in engaging both the public and private sectors in environmental stewardship.

This event is organized in collaboration with the Business and the Environment Club, Yale SOM Net Impact, and the Yale Center for Business and the Environment through the generous support of the GE Foundation.

Join Rachel Hinchliffe, Program Manager in EDF’s Corporate Partnership program, and John Queenan, Head of Environment and Sustainability at RBS Citizens, as well as a few Yale SOM students to share their experiences through Environmental Defense Fund’s (EDF) Climate Corps fellowship program.

This event is organized in collaboration with the Business and the Environment Club (BATEC) and the Yale Center for Business and the Environment through the generous support of the GE Foundation.

Join Larry Keeley, Doblin Co-founder and President Partner of the Monitor Group, to discuss how organizations are developing innovative sustainability strategies to achieve business and environmental goals.

This event is organized in collaboration with the Business and the Environment Club, the Yale Center for Business and the Environment, and the Consulting Club through the generous support of the GE Foundation.

Katie Kross, author of Profession and Purpose: A Resource Guide for MBA Careers in Sustainability, will lead a series of sessions to help students better understand the career opportunities, paths, and tactical strategies for pursuing sustainability career opportunities that align with their values.

This event is organized in collaboration with the Business and the Environment Club and the Yale Center for Business and the Environment through the generous support of the GE Foundation.