… the 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 … GAR as a supplier. Unilever had already canceled its contracts with GAR, and Burger King followed suit. GAR initially responded to Greenpeace’s charges by commissioning reports and … in 2011, many observers, including Greenpeace, hailed the commitments as setting a new standard in sustainable palm oil production. Besides committing not to plant on any land that …
… 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 major traders to endorse a strong NDPE (no deforestation, no peat, no exploitation) standard, many environmentalists believed that the agreement represented a breakthrough. The … selling in Europe, China, and India. Wilmar had been the first trader to adopt a NDPE standard for all of its suppliers. The pledge and the government’s reaction to it had created …
… she inadvertently highlighted the hidden role it plays in the global economy. And, as fires set to clear land for palm oil plantations blazed in Indonesia throughout the fall of … world’s vegetable oil. This growth has occurred largely in the last 20 years (see graph below) – which has meant that as the market has grown quickly, producers have scrambled to … to develop sustainable alternatives. Links are provided throughout to useful videos, audio, images, primary literature, news articles, and reports, and to particularly relevant …
… a small Indiana town 100 years earlier, Cummins had prided itself on value-driven ethical standards. It operated worldwide under a formal Mission Statement: "We will demand that … ability to deliver engines and component systems that met increasingly strict emissions standards. Through extensive research and development it created diesels that complied to evolving standards, ranging …
… contract. The aluminum industry's growing success in the automotive sector reflected the response of auto manufacturers to the increasingly rigorous fuel economy standards for U.S. vehicles and consumer preferences for high mileage vehicles. To meet those standards, automakers had begun using aluminum to reduce vehicle mass, allowing a smaller, more efficient engine to produce the same performance with increased miles …
… demand for gasoline was growing, but the production of crude oil from the country's shallow-water wells in the Gulf of Mexico was decreasing and its deep-water reserves had not yet been developed. Second, ethanol could help Mexico meet its ambitious … demand for gasoline was growing, but the production of crude oil from the country's shallow-water wells in the Gulf of Mexico was decreasing and its deep-water reserves had not yet …
… on its head and turned our attention to the dinner table. When CBEY founded the 2050 Fellows a decade ago, the center committed itself to supporting meetings of graduate students … across Yale’s campus. These meetings encouraged students to imagine and prepare for the resilient societies and responsible economies required of us to maintain a healthy, stable … with new students fresh with curiosity, much of the campus, including the CBEY 2050 Fellows, now lacked institutional memory. Like much of the world, we took this opportunity to …
… in charting a path toward a circular economy. A wide range of organizations were represented, including WWF, Starbucks, REI, Metabolic, and BP. Emerging Leaders Cohort (Tais … With the rise and fall (read: thunderous crash) of various cryptocurrencies and the FTX scandal, you might think blockchain is a thing of the past. And yet, there was a packed … Panel speaker, Mesbah Sabur, is the founder of Circularise . Its blockchain system allows various actors to verify product data throughout the supply chain. Thus, digital …
… and conferences like the one this past April, 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 fashion roles. This space was one I … and direction while also taking notes on what I would want to bring the growing fashion interest on campus. You may be wondering, what even is sustainable fashion? It’s a hard …
… and 20% of global wastewater . Producing a single cotton t-shirt can require up to 2,700 litres of water and significant amounts of energy . Additionally, the industry generates a … and the workers involved in the industry - many face poor working conditions and low wages. Given these facts, it is needless to say that we must start looking at … direction. Through the launch of Banofi, we have learned that brands have extremely high standards for sustainable materials, and want the material to be 100% backyard compostable, …