… from the conference. Reporting, Accounting, Auditing. Thank You, Next? The most used acronym at GreenBiz? CSRD, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. It quickly … practitioners at large organizations are working hard to navigate the emerging disclosure landscape. It reminds me of where sustainability began in most companies: through compliance … not just about absorbing knowledge but also about reflecting on the impact we can have as future leaders in sustainability. Alisa Reiner (YSE ‘25) puts it best, “I was so proud to …
… The Yale Center for Business and Environment (CBEY) today announced the release of two new reports examining options to improve and advance regenerative agriculture practices, “ … and the opportunity they present for deep and meaningful food systems transformation on land and at sea. “The collective future of the world’s oceans and soils, and the communities who depend upon both, will be …
… two $10,000 awards annually. This year, the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures focused on solutions in four key areas of urgent action: Protecting and restoring ecosystems and biodiversity Food, agriculture and landuse Energy use, efficiency and access Materials and waste After a competitive and … Bhatnagar (MBA ’18) is an author and strategic advisor for Primary Venture Partners, a NewYork based early-stage venture firm. Eric Rubenstein (YC ’04) is Founding Manager …
… include a range of sectors closely linked to climate, including removing bottlenecks in renewable energy adoption, agriculture, fashion, transportation, materials, among others. … revision by external judges, CBEY awarded over $15,000 in grants to five environmentally-focused ventures. The grant provides independent feedback and seed funding for these … are founding members of Catala, a team developing membrane technology for industrial water treatment. The company seeks to destroy organic contaminants in water byproducts that …
… How might one go about preparing students for the immediate and future realities of climate change? At an institution like this, it makes perfect sense to … the group’s discussion topics varied significantly, all of which aimed to address future challenges, not just react to current ones. This past year, conversations covered everything from the future of food sovereignty and designing new commons to disrupting traditional extraction models and deepening our sense of time. As …
… a ban on food waste in garbage in Seattle, and a materials marketplace to encourage reuse . Alongside a host of Yale alumni, a number of YSE and SOM students were in attendance. … Circular Outputs: the quantity of materials and waste captured post-use, diverted from landfill, and recovered for re-use, upcycling, or downcycling Operational Waste: the waste … and industry. Companies have an opportunity to not only lead innovation but weigh in on future negotiations through the Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty led by WWF …
… Godavarthi, David 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 … Godavarthi, David 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 … and the General Biological team. Related Programs Sustainable Venture Prize Related News Sustainable Venture Prize: The 2023 Winner … The Sustainable Venture Prize was created …
… one look at my pants, he knew which one I was attending. Just as vibrant and quirky as Portland, there were a sea of prints in the room, worn by leaders and up-and-comers in the … consuming water to produce goods, with 79 billion cubic metres of water per year being used (Florida State University). According to FSU and Statista, the amount of water needed … paired well with another on what we can take away from fast fashion strategy. Perhaps the future of sustainable fashion requires help from influencers...perhaps better storytelling …
… the tools to take your vision to the next stage? Or are you a long-time leader seeking a new direction for the next chapter? For over 20 years, Peter Boyd has advised, worked on, and led dynamic organizations focused on tackling system-level challenges. Now, Peter has launched Connected Leadership, an … address and create an action-oriented plan to drive positive change. Along the way, they’ll use practical exercises - grounded in research and coaching experience - to maximize their …
… application. “That afternoon, we had a phone call and we were not going to turn it in because we had seen past winners and felt that there was no way that ponchos were going to be … around the world produce 300 million tons of plastic annually, and half that is for single-use items. That’s equal to the weight of the entire human population, which means that the … product offerings into other spaces, but it is more than just creating the next reusable water bottle. “We’re thinking about what the product category is where there could be a …