… In early 2014 Alcoa announced that Ford's F-150 pick-up trucks, the best-selling vehicles in the U.S., would use … the truck bed and cab. Starting with the 2015 model year, the F-150 would be the first mass-market vehicle to be built with major body construction from aluminum. Alcoa spent $300 million expanding its Iowa factory and planned another $150 million on facilities in Tennessee to meet the demand generated by the Ford …
… we are navigating similar questions about how to understand the world and change it for the better. We gather to build community—and have the kind of meaningful and generative conversations that transform our work, our lives, and our world. Convened by Patagonia Director of Philosophy and … support additional gatherings for students including dinners, hiking, happy hours, and other social occasions. While not required, these gatherings are sincerely encouraged so as …
… Research Rising Leaders on the Sustainable Development Goals Findings from a Global Survey for Business Schools Overview A new global study measuring awareness and engagement of the … Development Goals conducted by Yale University in collaboration with Global Network for Advanced Management and Schlange & Co. finds that: Fewer than half of respondents were … was also a top priority, but showed more regional variability. We hypothesize that concern for climate action may be a “luxury” available only when more immediate concerns, such as …
… cleantech development company in Amsterdam, Netherlands that develops turn-key solutions for energy storage, portable power, and smart-grids. In the summer of 2017, they launched "Jouliette", a new platform for setting up local energy markets based on blockchain technology. Via videoconference, Philip Gladek (CEO/CTO) and … the summer of 2017, they launched "Jouliette", a new platform for setting up local energy markets based on blockchain technology. Via videoconference, Philip Gladek (CEO/CTO) and …
… Professional development opportunity for F&ES students! The Teaching Fellows for the Renewable Energy Project Finance course will be hosting two Finance and Excel Boot … Excel function such as Fixed References, Lookup Functions, Cell and Range Names amongst others; Excel formatting styles and suggestions for an easily auditable model; and The …
… Join us for a conversation with Helen Crowley, Head of Sustainable Sourcing Innovation at Kering. … circular economy principles into business. Prior to Kering, Helen worked with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) for 12 years on conservation strategy, program management and market-based approaches to conservation. She has Ph.D. in Zoology from the Australian …
… Join us for a conversation with Matt Kopac, Sustainable Business & Innovation Manager for Burt’s … packaging, operational footprint management, customer and industry relations, cause marketing, and employee engagement. Matt is also a champion of community and culture, … packaging, operational footprint management, customer and industry relations, cause marketing, and employee engagement. Matt is also a champion of community and culture, …
… Do you have an idea for a mission-driven business, non-profit, or project? Are you looking for cofounders or teammates? Or maybe you're eager to work on something meaningful and waiting for the right idea to come along? Join Peter Boyd (Social Entrepreneur, CBEY Resident …
… The Sabin Prize supports student and faculty efforts to start a sustainable for-profit business through cash prizes totaling $25,000. The competition provides feedback … Sustainable Venture Prize Related Events Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize Workshop #1: Market Research Fri, January 23rd, 2015, 7:00 AM EST — 8:30 AM EST Evans Hall, Isaacson …
… Considering the joint degree? Join us for this informational session with SOM & YSE admissions, CBEY staff, and current joint degree students … at different stages of the experience. Stuart DeCew, Executive Director at the Yale Center for Business and the Environment, will moderate a panel of current joint degree students as …