… focus of GreenBiz would be on compliance and disclosures. Navigating such changing discourse and regulations underscored the dynamic nature of the sustainability field. We spoke … S2, among others —and many sustainability practitioners at large organizations are working hard to navigate the emerging disclosure landscape. It reminds me of where sustainability … at GreenBiz 2024 was 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, …
… practices not only has the potential to help decelerate global warming, but also make our food systems more resilient against climate impacts," said Stuart DeCew, Executive Director at CBEY . "In order to do that, we must … partner for their goals. Through this research, the report seeks to inspire this thoughtful investment, and help finance professionals discover new partnerships to help farmers, the …
… CBEY supports students in building sustainable businesses that are solving some of our planet’s biggest problems. A huge part of this has been via the Sobotka Seed Prize for … chemicals. Yesenia Gallarado Avila (MEM ’15) is a Principal at Potencia Ventures, an impactinvestment firm focused on business models that work to improve the lives of lower income …
… to five environmentally-focused ventures. The grant provides independent feedback and seed funding for these early-stage innovative solutions. From here, ventures will continue to … providing waste management solutions. ReWind Shubh Jain (Yale School of Environment), Courtney Megerian (Yale School of Environment), and Dylan Judd (Yale School of Environment) … and Managing Partner of Echo River Capital, working on climate adaptation by investing in impactful water-related technologies that improve human health, the environment and climate …
… like this, it makes perfect sense to hire world-class scholars to teach cutting-edge courses, invite leading practitioners to headline conferences, and build state-of-the-art … These meetings encouraged students to imagine and prepare for the resilient societies and responsible economies required of us to maintain a healthy, stable environment upon which we … scheduled Gatherings . This optional and delicious new element of the program provided funding to Fellows to host dinner parties across the city. Designed to be small yet …
… REI, Metabolic, and BP. Emerging Leaders Cohort (Tais Idi-Infante (MEM’24), back row, fourth from left) Seattle, Washington, was the perfect location for Circularity ‘23. The city … impressive efforts: a state-wide industrial symbiosis program, technical support and grant funding for circularity initiatives provided by NextCycle Washington, a ban on food waste in … should full circularity be targeted when other approaches have lower environmental impacts? The debate highlighted the different schools of thought but emphasized a need to …
… of Startup Yale, the Sustainable Venture Prize was held on Friday, March 31st, 2023 and four teams pitched their businesses that advance sustainability. The 2023 Sustainable Venture … of Startup Yale, the Sustainable Venture Prize was held on Friday, March 31st, 2023 and four teams pitched their businesses that advance sustainability. The 2023 Sustainable Venture … of Startup Yale, the Sustainable Venture Prize was held on Friday, March 31st, 2023 and four teams pitched their businesses that advance sustainability. The 2023 Sustainable Venture …
… one I reckon with every day. For me, a sustainable fashion industry is one that tracks the sources of materials and the labor that goes into making our garments. The fashion industry currently is the 2nd leading industry consuming water to produce goods, with 79 billion cubic metres of water per year being used (Florida State University). … disclose environmental and social due diligence policies; establishes a community benefit fund for the purpose of implementing one or more environmental benefit projects that …
… Are you a rising professional looking to accelerate your career? Maybe you’re already leading your initiative, team, start-up or organization and … a broad audience of curious leaders to maximize their abilities to create a positive impact in their lives and in the world. Available on Coursera , enrollment in this class is … provided in the course material! About Peter Boyd: Mr. Boyd is the Founder & CEO at Time4Good, and currently serves as a Lecturer at Yale School of the Environment and a Resident …
… decided it would not hurt to “just send it.” Turns out, their recyclable EcoRain Poncho, sourced from 100% Brazilian sugarcane and made through a process that also sequesters carbon, took the $25,000 prize. The Impact According to the United Nations Environment Programme , people around the world … workers. The co-founders learned of their shared commitment to social and environmental good at a rooftop bar during an internship with Bain & Company. Dharia at the time was …