… 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 … of events celebrating a decade of work at the nexus of business and the environment and planning for the next 10. Conference Equity and Justice Thriving Food Systems and Nature …
… Now in its fourth year, the Yale Center for Business and the Environment is coming together with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and the US Business Council for Sustainable … 20.006303787231445px; height: 341px; width: 650px;","class":"media-element file-default"}}]] Agenda highlights Hands on work sessions to build scale in projects on the …
… Classroom 4400 Moderator: Dan Rourke, Calvert Investments Gianfranco Gianfrate, EDHEC Business School – Does Climate Change Affect Corporate Credit Risk? Todd Cort, Yale School … a Goldman Sachs company. Gianfranco Gianfrate is Associate Professor of Finance at EDHEC Business School (France), Member of Erasmus University’s Platform for Sustainable Value … University, and has completed research fellowships at the National Science Foundation, Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science, Oxford University, and Harvard University. He …
… 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 … of experiences and highlight the many possible career pathways for students engaged in the business/environment interface. Lunch will be provided. Please register and arrive early, … and social media opportunities. She also learned about how tea is grown and blended, planted and weeded in Bigelow's Community Garden, and, most importantly, discovered her …
… time horizon, you will leave with clear next steps and concrete action items to help test a business idea quickly, make and an idea real, and start to develop a trusting network of supply chain partners that make the planet and our communities better off. About Hugo & Hoby: … time horizon, you will leave with clear next steps and concrete action items to help test a business idea quickly, make and an idea real, and start to develop a trusting network of …
… crisis – including why we need personal activism, the new paradigm for responsible business and how we make these movements inclusive of all people. They’ll end with thoughts … reception to follow the panel discussion. Please register for this session so we can plan seating and food/beverages accordingly! Can't attend live? Watch the event LIVE! … What to Do, How to Live: Personal Activism for a Threatened Planet Monday, March 6th, 2017, 11:30 AM EST — 1:00 PM EST After a day of WornWear repairs, join us for an evening …
… 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 …
… 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 public … Amarjeet Sohi, Canada’s Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Thursday, October 26th, 2017, 11:30 AM EDT — 12:30 PM EDT Please join us as we welcome Canada’s Minister of … Related Events Master Class: The Importance of Natural Infrastructure Wed, October 4th, 2017, 2:00 PM EDT — 4:00 PM EDT Grand Hyatt NYC, 109 E 42nd Street, New York … Please join …
… 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 … “Corporate Social Responsibility” (CSR) efforts. However, the operating environment for business has increasingly moved away from encouraging companies to pursue social purposes in their business activities. “General incorporation statutes”, limited liability laws, and changes …
… 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 chaos. The authors 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 …