… in a monthly discussion circle to imagine a regenerative, resilient society and explore how business, government, and civil society can make that possible. As peers from across … personal and professional lives such as the future of agriculture, the urban/rural divide, corporate social responsibility and business ethics, systemic racism, economic divides, … believe that cultivating friendships built on trust and common understanding allows us to not only develop relationships with peers from across the graduate school community, but …
… respondents were aware of the SDGs. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework is not well recognized around the world. Business students showed a higher level of awareness than the general public, but still, less than 60% had … hypothesize that concern for climate action may be a “luxury” available only when more immediate concerns, such as economic well-being and clean water and air are …
… About the program Private corporations have increasingly stepped forward as leaders in the realm of social and … roles at the intersection of business and the environment can be difficult to navigate. Events in the series are engaging interactive, with a focus on practical career guidance. In …
… career advice, to coursework support. Mentors meet with students throughout the year and, when possible, join us for an event on campus or remotely. Circularity Clean Energy Corporate Sustainability Environmental Innovation Equity and Justice Sustainable Finance and …
… an agreement to end deforestation, development of peat lands and exploitation of locals not only with their own operations, but also from all of their suppliers. For environmental … Indonesia had established infrastructure to mill, refine, and export the substance. However, oil palm cultivation had created social tensions as many rural inhabitants claimed … many environmentalists believed that the agreement represented a breakthrough. The events of 2015 suggested otherwise, forcing businesses, NGOs and sympathetic government …
… Circularity Corporate Sustainability Sustainable Finance and ESG Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based … Series … Program Corporate Water Risk and Strategy Workshop Series Water issues have become a fundamental risk consideration for any company involved in manufacturing, with an … Environment, leading to teams with a strong mix of business and sustainability knowledge; however, students from all schools across Yale are encouraged to participate. This workshop …
… Palm oil is everywhere. Not only is it in the news, it is also an ingredient in roughly half of the 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 stop …
… had made Indonesia the world’s leading exporter of crude palm oil. The palm oil boom, however, concerned environmentalists. Palm oil plantations had been carved out of precious … reports criticizing the practices of the company. Greenpeace’s campaign took off in 2010, when the organization targeted a GAR customer, Nestlé, with a report and a provocative video … denying the group’s allegations. However, in negotiations brokered by The Forest Trust, another environmental NGO, GAR sat down with Greenpeace and in often tense meetings hammered …
… Hall , and the Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale . On April 4th - 5th, 2024, this event will virtually bring together Yale’s entrepreneurs in three days packed with pitches, … The prize will be meaningful in driving the team/project forward in ways that may otherwise not have been possible as quickly or at all. Environmental impact: The venture contributes … months or as long as several years! Does it matter where in the process I am? Regardless of whether your venture is in the Ideation, Pursuing, Executing or Prototyping phase, your …
… policy, workers' rights, entrepreneurship, and beyond. Our goals are to: Inform - host events and create resources that inform students about the various types of roles that exist … students who want to focus their careers in this area. We're open to ideas! Circularity Corporate Sustainability Environmental Innovation Moving the Needle: An Exploration of … various areas in sustainable fashion. Students hear firsthand what their jobs are like, how they might consider following a similar (or different!) pathway, and engage in …