… The Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge is a pitch competition, calling for graduate students to design a sustainable investment meant to achieve positive environmental or social impact as well as competitive financial returns. This year, the competition's finals will be held in Hong Kong on April 15, 2016, where there will be top …
… is the Co-Founder and President of Green Coast Enterprises (GCE), a sustainable real estate company focusing on community renewal projects in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. Mr. Bradshaw will be speaking about his experiences starting a “triple bottom line” company in the highly uncertain environment post-Katrina, while highlighting some of his …
… to understand what the climate will look like years from now. Understanding a system as complex as our climate, however, is easier said than done. For the last five decades, scientists have been using supercomputers to model the future of the Earth using collected data and our understanding of … will be provided. Organized and sponsored by CBEY, YSE Business & Environment Learning Community & SOM Business & Environment club. *We are committed to reducing waste at our …
… How can a global company build innovative business models that create shared value for both the business and the community? Ask Vijay Sharma. Over the course of his career he has successfully created large … given 50,000 women in rural India an increased sense of self-worth as well as a living income. This well-regarded BOP business grew exponentially in a very short time, proving that …
… creative, and solve a REAL problem? Join us for the next GreenLight workshop with Orvis ! Come spend a Friday with us as we grapple with the following challenge statement: "How might Orvis become synonymous with conservation leadership?" Who will participate?: A multidisciplinary group of students and others from across the Yale community. How can I participate?: Interested participants must: Be excited about attending …
… In 2014, the four largest palm oil trading companies signed an agreement to end deforestation, development of peat lands and … to have reversed. Leading figures in the government of Indonesia were calling upon the companies to withdraw their pledge. And the 2015 fire season was the worst in nearly two … had created social tensions as many rural inhabitants claimed that large plantation companies had violated traditional land rights. Indonesian land-use laws were ambiguous and …
… mile problem? She was specifically looking at this question in the realm of the two commuter rails operated by the MTA, Metro-North and Long Island Railroad. Harris started … and others. Harris' work involved coordinating e-waste and recycling policies across member companies and conducting research on e-waste to inform company strategies. Alli worked on coordinating data collection for sustainability …
… Throughout the world, Cummins Inc. meant diesels. The company designed, manufactured, distributed, and serviced diesel and natural gas engines, … construction, and power generation. In addition to the engines, it manufactured components, including filters, turbochargers, and aftertreatment, used with its own engines and with the systems of other manufacturers. The components and engines were all designed to increase power, improve efficiency, and reduce …
… a new book that dives into the environmental impact of fashion and how the industry can become more sustainable. The first 30 attendees will receive a free copy of the book! Lunch … fashionista, and clothing resale expert Elizabeth Cline, "the Michael Pollan of fashion," comes the definitive guide to building an ethical, sustainable wardrobe you'll … build a wardrobe they love with greater intention and awareness of our clothes, where they come from, what they’re made out of, and why they matter. Clothing is one of the leading …
… fuels in gasoline, beginning with ethanol from sugarcane. This meant that the national oil company PEMEX had to find ways to implement this policy. Nevertheless, in spite of efforts … a new market for Mexico's struggling agricultural sector. Finally, PEMEX would soon face competition due to new energy reforms that promised to introduce private sector competition to PEMEX, including at the retail fuel station. The ability to add …