… Cyndi Chen (SOM ‘19) and Melissa Mazzeo (SOM/F&ES ’20), is scaling informal exchange networks, like parent groups, to build a children’s secondhand marketplace. With only 15% of all clothing donated or reused, Hand Me Up (HMU) hopes to change perceptions and encourage clothing reuse by … ‘19), Monika Dharia (Duke) and Alan Yu (Brown), aims to fight plastic pollution and reduce carbon emissions by making rain ponchos from a sugar-based bioplastic. Recent reports …
… as long. Fabric production and consumer use account for 60% of environmental impacts associated with apparel. Not to mention, the fashion industry is also notoriously known as the … for any apparel brand include suppliers, workers, investors, and NGOs -- all of whom have particular concerns to raise. Assessing materiality as it relates to the SDGs will also … can easily sync with the sustainable development goals, and in some cases should be reframed as holistic ‘shared value’ initiatives as opposed to one-off charitable activities. …
… join. This year, we have heard from many such professionals through the Pathways in CSR series, which brought representatives across a range of companies to campus to discuss their … at GreenBiz tapped into wider global conversations on sustainability. Attendees demonstrated that corporations are committed to global priorities and often lead the charge in … reflects how sustainability has become a mainstream priority in corporate strategy and finance, moving from a “nice-to-have” to a “must-have.” The financial world has driven much …
… Renewable thermal energy is increasingly seen as critical to a low-carbon future in the northeastern US. Residential and commercial buildings are currently … to build new business models, and governments to release efficiency policies. We started by canvassing stakeholders in the renewable thermal space; we summarize their responses … Picotte, Ellen Abramowitz, and Nathan Grady. [1] See https://www.fsb-tcfd.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/FINAL-TCFD-Report-062817.pdf 2485 Clean Energy Circularity Renewable Thermal …
… from land-based sources. As a result, plastic has become a subject of increased scrutiny, particularly regarding its potential effects on environmental and human health. At this … plastic debris, whether by people or other animals, therefore means taking a concentrated dose of toxic chemicals in addition to the plastic itself. Externally, and more visibly, … less mundane one: What efforts are being taken to address this problem? Part 2 of this series tackles that question. 2780 Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions …
… (CBEY), renewable thermals have significant market potential in the state if supported by appropriate public policy and financing tools. Renewable thermal technologies … whether or not consumers choose to adopt renewable thermal technologies. Through a series of in-depth interviews across the range of RTT stakeholders, the findings revealed … be considered to create value streams attached to RTTs. Thermal renewable energy credits, carbon pricing and voluntary markets for clean energy are clear examples, as are building …
… Tuckerman & Co. and recipients of the 2014 Sobotka Seed Stage Grant . Jonas and Amanda started Tuckerman & Co . during their first year at the Yale School of Management, raised … some advice for bourgeoning entrepreneurs: Have vision and perseverance. Build a strong network. Think through what kind of venture to start and how it aligns with your passion and … more Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant Success Stories. Environmental Innovation Sustainable Finance and ESG Circularity Equity and Justice Sobotka Stories: Tuckerman & Co. … Feb 22, …
… to plant four acres of Futura 75 hemp on mountaintop removal mined land utilizing a replicated trial approach with four different half-acre treatments on two distinct sites (2 acres … CBD and biocomposites, while also working with Fibershed (a Patagonia partner) to develop carbon-negative growing techniques. Ultimately the company hopes to develop a local … 2596 Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Environmental Innovation Sustainable Finance and ESG Circularity Equity and Justice Sobotka Stories: Appalachian Roots – Hemp 2.0 …
… Ten years ago I attended a premiere viewing of “ Inconvenient truth ” – a movie that created a legacy and formed an entire new generation of climate activists. This was my first … in persuading top decision makers. Additionally, it is clear that sustainability and finance departments of big companies need to engage more deliberately: meet more often, … sustainability scene. Investors are an indelible part of the effort to move toward a low-carbon intensive economy. Aligning the understanding of risk, return and value creation is a …
… 23 years later, in front of a packed auditorium as part of the Bright Lights, Green Sights speakerseries, she reflected on those early days. In the beginning, she said, customers showed up … “Knowing that the glass is half-full.” Watch the video: Equity and Justice Sustainable Finance and ESG Circularity The Story of Carol’s Daughter … May 04, 2016 The Story of …