… 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 … to facilitate dynamic discoveries and host coveted conversations. This past year at Yale’s Center for Business and Environment (CBEY), we flipped conventional wisdom on its … world is craving. A place there where they, too, belong. 8177 8176 Circularity Corporate Sustainability Equity and Justice Sustainable Finance and ESG Thriving Food Systems and …
… was created by Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea) 8347 8288 Circularity Corporate Sustainability The Round up on Circularity 2023 … Aug 31, 2023 The Round up on Circularity … 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 … should full circularity be targeted when other approaches have lower environmental impacts? The debate highlighted the different schools of thought but emphasized a need to …
… 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 … requires help from influencers...perhaps better storytelling can happen in the marketing? Something that stood out to me: “Your clothes are more well-traveled than you”. Made from … For a 3 trillion-dollar industry, there’s not too much regulation… yet. Close to (ourYale) home, the New York Fashion Act “Requires fashion retail sellers and manufacturers to …
… are already emerging and their demand is growing. Major focus areas include: Sustainable sourcing : Such as using organic cotton, recycled polyester, plant-based leather and fur, natural dyes etc. Resource-efficient production : Reducing the environmental impact of production by using resource-efficient processes, such as minimizing water and … or service. As consumers become more aware of this issue, they are more distrusting of sustainability claims, making companies hesitant to implement alternatives unless they are …
… in 2008, awards $25,000 to a promising student business venture that advances environmental sustainability. As part of Startup Yale , the Sustainable Venture Prize was held on Friday, March 31st, 2023 and the four teams pitched their businesses that advance sustainability. Finalists : Carbon Loop : … is a venture partner for Connecticut Innovations’ new $100M ClimateTech Fund and Founding Executive Director of Climate Haven, the new climate incubator based out of New Haven. …
… from CBEY to bring ideas to reality. Ventures with a for-profit idea can continue their journey by participating in the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures . About the … and other team members are creating a tool to crowdsource information on farmers’ climate impacts and practices using WhatsApp while providing access to sub-seasonal forecasts. … environment and climate resilience. Brendan Edgerton (MBA/MEM ´15): has been the Head of Sustainability in the Americas for Designit and the Director of Circular Economy at the …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) is looking for a team of students (2-3) to participate in an independent study (equivalent to a full-credit course: 3 credits YSE/4 units SOM) on scaling up a circular solution for used and returned … that’s on a mission to inspire and empower people to go places, while leaving a positive impact on people's lives and the planet. They create thoughtfully and sustainably designed …
… for circularity, demonstrating a pathway to a new type of consumer economy. TerraCycle’s journey as a trailblazer in circularity originated as a one-man operation making fertilizer … According to Alex Payne of the TerraCycle media team, Szaky realized he could make a bigger impact in the world by using product and packaging waste deemed to have no value to create … TerraCycle can show that [Loop] really is useful and profitable and on the right path to sustainability, then ...it can raise the bar for other companies.” Major global …
… transition to a low-carbon economy. For more background on SPACs, check out this article by Yale lecturer and SPAC investment officer Dan Gross. To dive deeper into the world of SPACs, … of twelve Yale graduate students participated in an independent study with Climate Real Impact Solutions (“ CRIS ”), a serial-issuer of SPACs founded in 2020. CRIS has issued two … The students researched and presented potential investment opportunities across four industries – namely battery storage, sustainable agriculture, carbon capture, and …
… decided it would not hurt to “just send it.” Turns out, their recyclable EcoRain Poncho, sourced from 100% Brazilian sugarcane and made through a process that also sequesters carbon, took the $25,000 prize. The Impact According to the United Nations Environment Programme , people around the world … purchasing eco-friendly ponchos is a low-risk way to showcase your dedication to sustainability. For some, another selling point is that the ponchos simply allow people to …