… Environment, will moderate a panel of current joint degree students as they explore their journeys to and through the joint degree program and then take questions from the audience. Topics will include: Why did you apply to the joint degree program? Why pursue a joint degree? How has your time at Yale has shaped your professional and personal goals? What are the strengths of …
… program and legal framework by which companies can fold social and environmental impacts into their bottom line. The B Corp movement is, to me, a product of a general improvement in our understanding of economic behavior. Through greater appreciation of the real … word! Social media toolkit including sample posts can be found here . About the Authors From left to right: Alex Buerkle, Max Storto, Kylee Chang list of authors Alex Buerkle VP …
… What is the fate of plastics once we place them in our recycling bins? Plastic China (2014, 26 min.) follows the plastics recycling chain … the world's largest importer and processor of plastic waste, much of which comes from the United States, Australia, Western Europe, South Korea and Japan. This film documents the water, air, and human health impacts of the plastics recycling process, and raises the question: How toxic is …
… he supports a team of sustainability experts who lead the organization’s stewardship and impact strategy. They engage across the co-op’s lines of business—overseeing labor rights in … on key social and environmental challenges, and everything in between. During this hour-long webinar, Matt will discuss his career journey, his current role, and how his time at Yale prepared him for this work. There will be …
… often used in sustainable innovation, via a carefully curated set of explanatory resources. The site is a collaboration between the Yale Center for Business and the Environment … often used in sustainable innovation, via a carefully curated set of explanatory resources. The site is a collaboration between the Yale Center for Business and the Environment … Go Beyond the Buzzwords! Semester Fall Spring Summer Level of Commitment 1 to a few hours Areas of Focus Circularity Clean Energy Corporate Sustainability Environmental …
… Interested in the impact of the technology sector, and in learning more about what leading companies in the … into their businesses? Sustainability careers in the tech sector can take many forms, from managing sustainable supply chains and data centers, to helping design electronics disassembly robots. Come hear from four FES alumni working at the intersection of technology and environmental sustainability on …
… and the Environment Club, and the Center for Business and the Environment on Oct. 29 from 12-1 pm for an intimate and informal lunchtime gathering to discuss key environmental … in the forest sustainability sector. Please RSVP to Ruth Metzel for the lunch topic of your choice as space is very limited. How do you influence and how are you influenced by your supply chain? A conversation with: Michael Chung, Senior Manager of Product …
… Lori Duvall , Global Director of Green, eBay Matt Stinchcomb , Vice President, Values & Impact, Etsy Moderated by Marian Chertow , Associate Professor of Industrial Environmental … collaborative consumption. While these trends have the potential to dramatically reduce resource use, they also bring additional sustainability challenges. As the industry continues … consumption? Join us and hear the perspectives of two top-tier sustainability executives from companies well positioned to lead this transformation. This event is part of a two-part …
… products. There are increasing scientific, political and market concerns about the health impacts of toxic chemicals in everyday products. These concerns have led to a number of … on the part of chemical companies, consumer product companies and retailers to produce and source safer chemicals and products. While important, these efforts have not yet caused a … to follow. **Students - we'll also be hosting a small-group discussion with Joel from 10:30-11:30am on 11/16. Please click HERE to reserve your spot.** 2628 …
… on building a sustainable supply chain and the importance of trusting relationships with your suppliers and partners. Ben will also discuss techniques for taking an idea and making … to form working groups and discuss what steps you would need to take if you needed to make your first sale in just 1 week - and what you would subsequently do to start to ramp up sales … and fabrication company that partners with a network of East Coast fabrication shops, from DC to Maine, to make custom, sustainable, and locally crafted furniture more widely …