… help consumers identify trustworthy companies. Signaling this commitment is a trend that has been catching on quickly, both domestically and abroad; to date, there are … good. This guide will advise on best practices while helping entrepreneurs minimize legal costs, and make informed decisions as to whether B certification or Benefit incorporation … company based in Ventura, California. A certified B-Corporation, Patagonia’s mission is to build the best product, cause no unnecessary harm, and use business to inspire and implement …
… resilient society and explore how business, government, and civil society can make that possible. As peers from across disciplines, we are navigating similar questions about how to understand the world and change it for the better. We gather to 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 …
… Not content to rest on these laurels, AXA transferred its CR team from the department that included the Communications function to a newly created department combining the … States, Europe, Africa, and Asia. AXA was hailed in the business press for savvy deal-making. The company took over struggling franchises and utilizing its strong balance sheet, … in mature markets, investing in emerging markets, and reducing the company’s overall cost of operations. Under the strategy, AXA made significant acquisitions and deals in Asia, …
… This project explores the mechanisms that allow actors in different settings to coordinate and create the institutions required … What is interesting about renewable energy in general and offshore wind in particular is that, across settings, the issues that prevent market emergence are relatively simple and well understood; the stakeholder …
… By re-thinking 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 in the private sector that focus on doing good for communities, ecosystems, and the planet. The Pathways in … In addition to bringing professionals to engage in discussion, the Pathways program is building a series of guides that offer insights and resources about key industries, such as …
… Council for Sustainable Development and the Global Network for Advanced Management, finds that: Corporations unwilling to act on environmental issues are increasingly punished by the … Students also overwhelmingly consider environmental action a profitable stance, noting that environmental protection will improve economic growth and provide new jobs. Corporate … 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 …
… 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 fashion, and actions being taken in this space. Connect - build a network of students, academics, and practitioners who want to engage and share about …
… ventures. Through interactive discussion, this workshop will explore why and how businesses that assume full responsibility for their social and environmental impacts can and must be … responsible practices (and the challenges they create) supports a healthy business culture thatbuilds equity over time through quality, innovation and continuous improvement. A radically …
… Mark your calendars! The Yale Clean Energy Conference is bringing together leading experts to discuss … to empower climate tech entrepreneurs in their efforts to develop innovative technologies that will enable their companies to scale and drive significant changes for our planet. … November 9th, 2023, 3:15 PM EST — Friday, November 10th, 2023, 6:30 PM EST Mark your calendars! The Yale Clean Energy Conference is bringing together leading experts to discuss …
… two million dollars in two weeks to start the Global Good Fund (GGF), with the belief that investing in young leaders is the most effective vehicle for addressing society’s most … GGF is a thriving leadership development enterprise built by and for social entrepreneurs that identifies high-potential leaders and accelerates their success. To date, GGF has … countries working across sectors. In this workshop, Carrie will discuss the importance of building a board that is aligned with your values, how to manage a board effectively, and …