… and the Yale Center for Business and the Environment, we have published An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Certified B Corporations and Benefit Corporations. In an era of “greenwashing” and … Increasingly, entrepreneurs are considering how to create a company that has a positive impact on society, promote corporate social responsibility, and use the power of business … areas of focus include: Is B Certification or Benefit Incorporation the Right Decision for Your Company? To B or Not to B: The Pros and Cons of Becoming a Certified B Corporation or …
… build community—and have the kind of meaningful and generative conversations that transform our work, our lives, and our world. Convened by Patagonia Director of Philosophy and CBEY Resident Fellow Vincent …
… projects while tackling some key environmental problems. We are looking for solutions in four key areas where science tells us there is an urgent need for action 1 : Protecting and … the prize. We allow solutions at all stages of development that tackle these four areas of impact, as long as there is potential for impact and the idea is viable. 1 We looked at … Innovation Sustainable Finance and ESG Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures … Funding Opportunity Sobotka Seed Prize for …
… a new publication to answer this question. Entitled “Just Good Business: An Investor’s Guide to B Corps,” this report explores the distinct financial value offered by Certified B … program and legal framework by which companies can fold social and environmental impacts into their bottom line. The B Corp movement is, to me, a product of a general improvement in our understanding of economic behavior. Through greater appreciation of the real …
… their operations and products, companies are actively driving change and making a positive impact. Students across Yale are eager to join this movement, as they seek to launch careers … series invites sustainability-oriented professionals to discuss the work they do and the journeys they have taken in their careers. By sharing their stories, speakers provide a set of possible roadmaps for students to follow (or avoid). From …
… from companies and organizations with a keen interest in the environment and natural resources. They want to tap into the experience and skills of Yale’s diverse student body. … minds in the country dedicating their full brainpower to the challenge of your choice. A pipeline of talent—while we are intentional about creating a culture of … How can we motivate our employees to design products for maximum sustainable impact? How might we transition from a platform of voiced commitment to one of action? …
… Alumni Visiting Mentor series. The series seeks to sponsor alumni back to campus as a resource for students. Each academic year, a cohort of professionals across different … and discuss anything from industry trends, to new business ideas, to career advice, to coursework support. Mentors meet with students throughout the year and, when possible, join … CBEY Alumni Visiting Mentors The series brings alumni expertise back to campus as a resource for students exploring ideas and pathways at the intersection of business and the …
… for the better...in materials, 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 in sustainable … currently happening and what's needed from policy to help stem and reverse the negative impacts of fashion on people and planet. Resources resource text As we listen and learn, we …
… Equity and Justice Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Shifting Power & Resources: Equity and Justice Work in Practice … Program Shifting Power & Resources: Equity and Justice Work in Practice A Yale Center for Business and the Environment … examine the importance of deep listening and relationship-building with communities most impacted by oppression and the climate crisis. The group will use engaging multi-media …
… from the research on MSNBC's Greenhouse: Other Media Financial Times: " Teaching the impact of climate change to the leaders of tomorrow " Hartford Business: " Business students will take less green for pro-green careers " Wall Street Journal: " Dow Jones: Firms' environmental practices could impact hiring -- Market Talk ," CFO.com: " Future finance leaders: We'll shun …