… is currently Chairman at Shore Capital Markets and has held many prominent positions throughout his career, including CEO of the London Stock Exchange and senior roles at Goldman … years ago Xavier founded La Verrière , a previously abandoned Provencal Priory transformed into the home of the premium organic wine brand, Chêne Bleu. Xavier’s experience and … mission to inspire, support, and accelerate the transition to a just and thriving world. 2380 8461 Sustainable Finance and ESG Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions …
… much room to discuss real environmental action. Spotlight on Food and Agriculture Without a doubt, the conference emphasized the need for a business case when it comes to … place farmers at the forefront of regenerative agriculture initiatives. Without creating a market demand for the regenerative products farmers cultivate, sustainability efforts may … sustainability leaders inherited sustainability-related responsibilities or were promoted into their roles with limited environmental management experience, which demonstrates a …
… Financing Gap, proposes a new foundation for financing regenerative farms that takes into account the three factors that make financing regenerative agriculture difficult: outdated financial models; difficult financial returns; and cultural differences between … of a stream of funding and interest, farmers themselves are being left behind. Whether its outdated funding structures, cultural disconnects, or outsized expectations, both investors …
… Kilroy, and Harshit Agrawal) won the final showcase and received a $500 prize for their outstanding pitch. We were incredibly impressed by our cohort’s entrepreneurship and … her candid insights on developing a circular economy solution that converts food waste into animal feed. She emphasized the significance of identifying a problem that resonates … Ebb Carbon shared his journey as a researcher and professor, illustrating how he identified market gaps in his role as a Tech Advisor at Google X, which eventually led to building Ebb …
… of my professional preferences, I have conducted many small experiments throughout my MBA. I start with an idea, test it, refine its parameters, and sometimes readily … means that supply perfectly matches demand—no overproduction. But, today, relative to mass market giants, make-to-order fashion models are small and expensive. My solution, a software … would pre-order items from retailers and the retailers would integrate the SaaS tool into their existing e-commerce channels. These customer personas informed what I needed to …
… is that in 2022 global emissions will continue to rise . Opportunities abound, but without the sustained support of a community of like-minded individuals with the right skills … Collaborative are incredibly excited to be in partnership with ClimateHaven. Learn more about ClimateHaven and its offerings, including its recently announced accelerator, here . To … is that in 2022 global emissions will continue to rise . Opportunities abound, but without the sustained support of a community of like-minded individuals with the right skills …
… In an era of climate extremes, where out-of-control wildfires exist alongside hundred-year floods, how can communities adapt to … States.” On November 3rd at 12:00 PM ET, the report authors will hold a webinar to talk about their research, give an overview of the report as well as the financial model they have … Build Stronger Communities with Green Resilience Hubs In an era of climate extremes, where out-of-control wildfires exist alongside hundred-year floods, how can communities adapt to …
… in the clean energy field. This year we spoke with students in our second cohort to learn about their inspiration, goals, and experience through the program. Droughts, fires, floods, … “A significant first step to solving these problems is through supporting the rapid deployment of clean energy. As I learn more about clean energy and energy systems, I am determined to develop energy solutions to climate …
… How might one go about preparing students for the immediate and future realities of climate change? At an … One that fostered belonging. In order to do the meaningful work this fellowship invited us into, we realized that we first had to be in relationship with one another. We first had to … bold assertions, and create meaningful communities. It is hard to engage in conversation about the world’s great challenges and our role as members of this planetary community if we …
… Sozanski (YC '23), and Julian Rubinfien (YC '23). Their research focuses on making mass-market chemicals from sugar instead of oil. Their goal is to supplant petrochemistry and … Sozanski (YC '23), and Julian Rubinfien (YC '23). Their research focuses on making mass-market chemicals from sugar instead of oil. Their goal is to supplant petrochemistry and … Sozanski (YC '23), and Julian Rubinfien (YC '23). Their research focuses on making mass-market chemicals from sugar instead of oil. Their goal is to supplant petrochemistry and …