… collaboration at the WBCSD’s Council Meeting in Paris, during the COP21 climate change negotiations. “We often talk about a transformational change of our society when we speak … nature of sustainability issues, and they need to be able to integrate solutions for social and environmental challenges with good financial results. This partnership provides … Rising Leaders on Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change WBCSD Internships Related Events Scale Up: USBCSD/WBCSD/Yale Conference Wed, June 25th, 2014, 5:00 AM EDT — Thu, June …
… than 3,700 students at 29 top business schools found that corporations unwilling to act on environmental issues are increasingly punished by the men and women they would like to … need to understand the complex nature of sustainability issues and integrate solutions for social and environmental challenges, with the need for good financial results. Today’s … our students for the world not of last generation, but the next.” As the climate change negotiations at COP21 in Paris build steam, these results highlight the rising priority of …
… of the National Resources Defense Council and a scholar at Yale; Pavan Sukhdev, an environmental economist and CEO of GIST Advisory; and Mary Evelyn Tucker, a scholar of … of the National Resources Defense Council and a scholar at Yale; Pavan Sukhdev, an environmental economist and CEO of GIST Advisory; and Mary Evelyn Tucker, a scholar of religion and the environment at Yale. Read the full story on Yale Insights . Related Events Pope, Paris and the SDGs: What’s driving business to act on climate change now? Wed, …
… those suffering from respiratory disease. Read the full story on Financial TImes Related Events GNAM Faculty Webinar on Sustainability Leadership Tue, October 21st, 2014, 4:30 AM …
… This piece was originally published on Environmental Leader. The most recent California drought is in its fourth year. Although … reduced river flows and diminishing groundwater. I have to admit that as a city dweller and environmentalist, I share the frustration with “Big Ag” and its apparent refusal to work in … are using water in California to grow almonds, which represent a classic economic case of environmental externalities: the almonds have a high profit margin because the cost of water …
… This piece was originally published on Environmental Leader. The terrorist attacks of 2001, the economic crisis of 2008 — these sudden shocks neatly represent the three hallmarks of a “ Black Swan event .” They: Took place outside of regular expectations; Carried an extreme impact; and … such events increasingly bleed into concerns over issues of environmental protection and social benefits; in fact, Black Swan events, by definition, provide a useful lens for the …
… and are a vital element of sustainable transportation. Because of the many societal and environmental benefits of increased EV ownership, governments have instituted policies to … research report published by Clean Energy Finance Forum Eitan Hochster (MBA '16, Master of Environmental Management '16) Marissa Galizia (MBA '15, Master of Environmental Management '15) The process of sowing the seeds of electric vehicle …
… barriers, like wetlands, have been stripped away by coastal development. Extreme weather events and rising ocean levels will only amplify the challenges in coming decades. Federal, … : For a number of reasons. We were looking for an area where impact might be highest, both environmentally and socially. The vast majority of the Tri-State coastal area was once covered in oyster reefs, …
… to a career in corporate sustainability. Understanding the economic benefits that corporate environmental programs had, I was excited to contribute to a company’s bottom line by … company culture ( Patagonia ). Companies that have proven this model successful include Seventh Generation , Whole Foods , and Tesla Motors . Certain service industries also … of their expertise in information technology to contribute to sustainable development and social progress. In 2011, Honda Motor Co. created the Environmental Business Development …
… Green Bank, SmartPower, Duke, and Yale, conducts research focused specifically on how social and behavioral factors—things like the influence of social networks and peer … Getting to 16 Megawatts … Apr 14, 2015 Getting to 16 Megawatts Emily Grady (Master of Environmental Management '15) On a recent Friday I stood in a second floor conference room … at a time. Related Programs Solar Energy Evolution and Diffusion Studies (SEEDS) Related Events Financing the Deployment of Rooftop Solar PV in Connecticut Thu, January 31st, 2013, …