… 2000s, palm oil had become the most heavily traded edible oil in the world. Golden Agri Resources (GAR) has been in the forefront of this palm oil boom in Indonesia. Founded in 1996 by the influential Widjaja family (operators of the Sinar Mas business group), GAR became the holding company for the family’s agribusinesses, including …
… In 2014, the four largest palm oil trading companies signed an agreement to end deforestation, development of peat lands and exploitation of locals not only with their own … the agreement represented a breakthrough. The events of 2015 suggested otherwise, forcing businesses, NGOs and sympathetic government officials to reconsider their positions and …
… products we buy. However, it is not something that consumers can easily spot or screen for. When, in June 2015, France’s Ecology minister, Segolene Royal, called on her country to … was placed under increased scrutiny. In addition to being used as a cooking oil, it is in our cookies, our shampoos, and is used as a biofuel. As a versatile plant with efficient, … producers have scrambled to generate supply. Thus, even as palm oil has been heralded as a sustainable alternative to other vegetable oils, production pressures have led to undeniable …
… In early 2014 Alcoa announced that Ford's F-150 pick-up trucks, the best-selling vehicles in the U.S., would use … planned another $150 million on facilities in Tennessee to meet the demand generated by the Ford contract. The aluminum industry's growing success in the automotive sector reflected … to losses in the auto market? Would carbon composites create a significant challenge? Sustainable Finance and ESG Circularity Equity and Justice Alcoa & the Auto Industry … Alcoa …
… costs over more units, leading it to expansion into global markets. Cummins had found a business advantage in its early entry into China – first meeting China’s need for high … government relations. Cummins’s approach in China had similarities to its approach in the UnitedStates before setting up the Washington office – Cummins engineers met informally with …
… well as for rum. Ethanol had become a major gasoline component in other countries. In the UnitedStates, ethanol from corn made up as much as 8% of the vehicle fuel blend at the pump, the … to make ethanol production a reality in Mexico. Developed in partnership with EGADE Business School, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Monterrey Equity and Justice Sustainable Finance …
… use the Carbon Reduction Label (CRL) on packets of its Walkers Crisps potato chips in the United Kingdom. Developed by the U.K.-based Carbon Trust, the CRL is meant to communicate to … packaging, the CRL at point of purchase is an immediately visible marker of a company's efforts to reduce carbon emissions. In early 2009, PepsiCo again announced it had partnered … using a carbon label to reach consumers remains difficult to ascertain. Equity and Justice Sustainable Finance and ESG Circularity Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions …
… 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 … dynamic discoveries and host coveted conversations. This past year at Yale’s Center forBusiness and Environment (CBEY), we flipped conventional wisdom on its head and turned our … conversation about the world’s great challenges and our role as members of this planetary community if we don’t first trust each other. In order to face the needs of our communities …
… 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 … is an initiative by the City of Seattle that offers resources and rebate incentives forbusinesses to transition from single-use to reusable containers. This has enabled companies … across industries, but there is still a lot to be done! Related Programs CBEY 2050 Fellows WBCSD Internships Moving the Needle: An Exploration of Sustainable Fashion Related News The …
… worn by leaders and up-and-comers in the sustainable fashion space. The Sustainable Fashion Forum Conference 2023: Nuanced Layers was a fashion and environmental lover’s dream. The … Brittany has cultivated a space for those interested to shine, and to find a sense of community. The website also features a job board with a specific focus on sustainable … 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 …