… winners of the Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grants have something in common – a desire to reduce waste and improve the environmental footprint of the apparel industry. These $10,000 venture grants are disbursed annually by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment to provide funding and mentorship to new … by David Sobotka (YC ’78), has supported nearly 25 startups over the past eight years. The Yale Center for Business and the Environment has administered the grant over this tenure and …
… them. Patagonia, for instance, admittedly doesn’t engage with SDG four, concerning quality education. While I’m sure they’re not opposed, access to education doesn’t fit into their business model. Now entering the food space with Patagonia … more clothes from the landfill. However, for systematic change brands must take action to reduce their environmental footprint and move towards circular practices. To learn more about …
… like Kellogg’s, Mars, and Caesars Entertainment are setting science-based targets for reducing their greenhouse gas emissions, under an initiative led by World Resources Institute … a powerful incentive to prioritize sustainability, and it is a relatively new trend. Yale has been at the cutting edge of research and innovation on this topic through the newly created Yale Initiative on Sustainable Finance . After attending GreenBiz, it is clear to us that …
… energy distribution . Several states have suggested electrifying heating as a strategy to reduce GHG emissions. While this is an opportunity to sustain electricity sales and develop … Technologies in Connecticut " was supported financially by the Connecticut Green Bank, Yale University, United Illuminating, and Eversource, through the CT Energize initiative. … Ryan Li, Annie Guo, Philip 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 …
… low prices today reflect both razor-thin operating margins and a conundrum: in efforts to reduce the use of plastic bottles, those who use them will require collaboration from all … low prices today reflect both razor-thin operating margins and a conundrum: in efforts to reduce the use of plastic bottles, those who use them will require collaboration from all … low prices today reflect both razor-thin operating margins and a conundrum: in efforts to reduce the use of plastic bottles, those who use them will require collaboration from all …
… renewable thermals occupy a small niche in Connecticut—and in the U.S. at large. A new Yale-led study analyzes the market potential of this technology across the state and … provides key insights into spurring consumer demand. According to the analysis, led by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY), renewable thermals have significant … cuts in greenhouse gas emissions—of particular relevance as Connecticut aims to reduce emissions to 80 percent below 2001 levels by 2050. “Renewable heating and cooling are …
… of the Sobotka Seed Stage Venture grants who share their experiences and perspectives. The Yale Center for Business and the Environment aspires to build a robust entrepreneurial … Seed Stage Grant . Jonas and Amanda started Tuckerman & Co . during their first year at the Yale School of Management, raised funding through a successful Kickstarter campaign and were … cleaner supply chain production by using organic cottons, 2) uses innovative techniques to reduce environmental impacts and 3) works with suppliers that believe in Tuckerman’s mission …
… of the Sobotka Seed Stage Venture grants who share their experience and perspective. The Yale Center for Business and the Environment aspires to build a robust entrepreneurial … is their geographical disconnectedness in executing a very physical project. Nathan is at Yale raising funds and engaging in the general business management, while Todd is physically … of the Sobotka Seed Stage Venture grants who share their experience and perspective. The Yale Center for Business and the Environment aspires to build a robust entrepreneurial …
… much beyond profit. Today, as a Master in Environmental Management graduate from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, I feel truly empowered. My once … and resilience. --Last, but not least, the academic community has the role of educating business and policy leaders alike in the postulates of sustainability. Yale University, in the unique role of a dialogue convener, is already pioneering efforts of …
… each from this year’s Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant , which is disbursed annually by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment to provide funding and professional mentorship … the ground on an experimental plot of land. Both companies will be automatically entered in Yale’s Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize for a chance to win a further $25,000 this spring. … each from this year’s Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant , which is disbursed annually by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment to provide funding and professional mentorship …