… session as we hear from students about their summer internships at the intersection of business and the environment! Interesting, informative, and often humorous, these talks … , MEM 2019 Responsible Business Alliance, Washington, DC Alli Chlapaty , MEM-MBA 2020 Bigelow Tea, Fairfield, CT Internship descriptions: Shannon worked for the MTA's … sustainability goals, and participated in Bigelow’s Green Team to create a monthly theme calendar of activities and social media opportunities. She also learned about how tea is …
… Studies will host a public event to launch the new book Corporation 2020: Transforming Business for Tomorrow’s World , by Pavan Sukhdev. The theme of the event revolves around the question of: “ Can private profits and social purpose meet ?” The discussion will be between Yvon … to change and adapt. Corporation 2020 presents the view that corporations can be saved from themselves and turned into an engine of both profit and societal well-being. With …
… Please join us as we welcome Canada’s Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Amarjeet Sohi, to Yale’s campus. Amarjeet Sohi, Canada’s Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Through their Investing in Canada plan, the Government of Canada will invest more than $180 billion over 12 years in …
… owner of Patagonia. This book draws on 50 years of experience at Patagonia to challenge all business owners and leaders to rethink their businesses in a time of cultural and climate … describe the current impact of manufacturing, commerce, and traditional capitalism on the planet’s natural systems and human communities, and how that impact is forcing business to … meaningful work everyone seeks. It concludes with specific, practical steps every businesscan undertake, as well as advice on what to do and in what order. We hope you can join us on …
… How and when can environmental, energy, and other sustainability issues be translated into business model innovation and competitive advantage? Yale's faculty work at this intersection of business and society, and are addressing these issues and strategies. Drawn from Marian … and Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies (F&ES) alumni as well as MBA and EMBA candidates. …
… Classroom 4400 Moderator: Dan Rourke, Calvert Investments Gianfranco Gianfrate, EDHEC Business School – Does Climate Change Affect Corporate Credit Risk? Todd Cort, Yale School … Sachs. During his nine-year tenure there, he was co-founder of both their North American and European power and natural gas businesses, creating both Constellation and Orion, … trade, and economic success. His most recent (edited) book, A Better Planet: 40 Big Ideas for a Sustainable Future, offers fresh thinking from a range of perspectives on …
… for people, the planet, and profits? E-Commerce platforms like eBay and Etsy have unique business models that empower small businesses, community-based economies, and collaborative … also bring additional sustainability challenges. As the industry continues to grow, how can we unleash the power of IT and network effects to drive a significant shift towards more … by Yale’s Industrial Environmental Management student interest group, with support from SAC Big Ticket funding, the Center for Industrial Ecology , and the Center for Business and the …
… Join us for a conversation with Matt Kopac, Sustainable Business & Innovation Manager for Burt’s Bees. Matt will talk about his role at Burt's Bees, his career journey and advice for students as they consider a career in business and the environment. About Matt Kopac Matt Kopac is the Sustainable Business & Innovation Manager for Burt’s Bees, a leading natural health and beauty care …
… Patagonia’s First 40 Years , will be at Yale to discuss how a highly successful company can spread a message of environmental responsibility. Moderating the conversation will be … and Episcopal priest. Patagonia, named by Fortune in 2007 as the coolest company on the planet, has earned a reputation as much for its ground-breaking environmental and social … collective experience at Patagonia to provide advice on how to create responsible, green business practices during difficult economic times. Chouinard, a noted alpinist and …
… Dell Inc. Moderated by Dr. Anastasia O’Rourke (Yale ’09), Principal, DEKRA Sustainability Can consumers make the world a better place by voting with their dollars? Sustainability marketing aimed at individuals doesn’t always translate to the business-to-business marketplace. Today, the largest scale green product choices are being … environmentally conscious consumers, but rather in the purchasing offices of institutions. Big buyers such as corporations, governments and universities have largely been the ones …