… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment is delighted to welcome Xavier Rolet to our Advisory Board! Xavier is currently Chairman at Shore Capital Markets and has held many … already been in action, as he’s been engaging in CBEY’s work in thriving food systems via our Regenerative Agriculture Lab with Resident Fellow, Tagan Engel . Also, he and his wife, … , an inspiring and diverse group of people who provide advice and guidance in support of our mission to inspire, support, and accelerate the transition to a just and thriving world. …
… CSRD, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. It quickly became clear that the biggest focus of GreenBiz would be on compliance and disclosures. Navigating such changing discourse and regulations underscored the dynamic nature of the sustainability field. We spoke … at GreenBiz 2024 was not just about absorbing knowledge but also about reflecting on the impact we can have as future leaders in sustainability. Alisa Reiner (YSE ‘25) puts it best, …
… practices not only has the potential to help decelerate global warming, but also make our food systems more resilient against climate impacts," said Stuart DeCew, Executive Director at CBEY . "In order to do that, we must … and imagination of the generations of people who are closest to the challenges facing our food and agricultural systems. They are our most valuable resources and this new …
… CBEY supports students in building sustainable businesses that are solving some of our planet’s biggest problems. A huge part of this has been via the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable … chemicals. Yesenia Gallarado Avila (MEM ’15) is a Principal at Potencia Ventures, an impact investment firm focused on business models that work to improve the lives of lower …
… like this, it makes perfect sense to hire world-class scholars to teach cutting-edge courses, invite leading practitioners to headline conferences, and build state-of-the-art … for Business and Environment (CBEY), we flipped conventional wisdom on its head and turned our attention to the dinner table. When CBEY founded the 2050 Fellows a decade ago, the … of creating intentional ways of gathering and how thoughtful connections can make a big difference. Even Hillary Rodham Clinton recently wrote about the need to rebuild our …
… REI, Metabolic, and BP. Emerging Leaders Cohort (Tais Idi-Infante (MEM’24), back row, fourth from left) Seattle, Washington, was the perfect location for Circularity ‘23. The city … Washington, a ban on food waste in garbage in Seattle, and a materials marketplace to encourage reuse . Alongside a host of Yale alumni, a number of YSE and SOM students were in … should full circularity be targeted when other approaches have lower environmental impacts? The debate highlighted the different schools of thought but emphasized a need to …
… one I reckon with every day. For me, a sustainable fashion industry is one that tracks the sources of materials and the labor that goes into making our garments. The fashion industry currently is the 2nd leading industry consuming water to … and how easy it is; because that’s what fashion is at its core, an extension of our self-expression, an extension of us. This session paired well with another on what we …
… are already emerging and their demand is growing. Major focus areas include: Sustainable sourcing : Such as using organic cotton, recycled polyester, plant-based leather and fur, natural dyes etc. Resource-efficient production : Reducing the environmental impact of production by using resource-efficient processes, such as minimizing water and …
… Startup Yale , the Sustainable Venture Prize was held on Friday, March 31st, 2023 and the four teams pitched their businesses that advance sustainability. Finalists : Carbon Loop : … world's first microbial protein-based dog food with the least carbon footprint, offering nourishment without any adverse effects Tyree Tech : Convert CO2 from major emitters to … manufacturers and creative makers shaping the future of the industry and tackling big problems of our time. Sara Harari (MBA/MEM '19) is the Associate Director of Innovation …
… from CBEY to bring ideas to reality. Ventures with a for-profit idea can continue their journey by participating in the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures . About the … climate-positive tree crops as a natural climate solution appropriate to the region. Journaling for Climate Action: A New Tool for Community-Centered Climate Risk Mitigation … and other team members are creating a tool to crowdsource information on farmers’ climate impacts and practices using WhatsApp while providing access to sub-seasonal forecasts. …