… 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 …
… 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 …
… of production by using resource-efficient processes, such as minimizing water and energy use, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Circular design : Initiatives that aim to design … still significantly better than traditional materials and are a crucial steppingstone for future improvements . Supporting such initiatives often provides R&D funding for … materials are designed to be long-lasting and durable, so they don’t contribute to the landfilling problem. However, this often means that they are not biodegradable, which then …
… 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 …
… by external judges, CBEY awarded over $19,000 in grants to seven environmentally-focused ventures. From here, ventures will continue to receive support from CBEY to bring … microalgae's natural biomineralizing capabilities using electrochemical cells powered by renewable energy. The Velocity Raptor John Havlik (Yale School of Management), Michael Heyang … Partner of Echo River Capital, working on climate adaptation by investing in impactful water-related technologies that improve human health, the environment and climate …
… When the COVID-19 pandemic struck Southwest Montana, the resulting economic downturn caused thousands of Montanans to go hungry. Fifth-generation rancher Matt Pierson stepped up … nonprofit facility. However, Pierson had limited options for supplying energy to the new processing facility. The local utility company, NorthWestern Energy, allowed Pierson … for the earth. "Throughout this entire process, we have tried to be good stewards of the land and natural resources. Looking for alternative energy sources for the Producer …
… our lives. What we haven’t done very well is ensure that those products don’t cause harm. We as a society are excellent at solving problems and we are terrible at defining … suppliers, academia and authorities to collaborate with Volvo Group experts to develop future transport solutions. Their first innovation hub was started in Gothenburg, Sweden, … to harness the power of business and finance, but without critically assessing the current landscape, and working with communities and their knowledge and needs, perhaps we might just …
… and Zero Waste Boxes, TerraCycle has made it easy for consumers to help divert waste from landfills. Marian Chertow, a professor of Industrial Ecology at the Yale School of the … companies. To eliminate waste in the context of a profitable business, TerraCycle’s in-house R&D team first develops a recycling solution to process the brand’s waste product … at end-of-life.” Retail brands and partners are yet to reach zero waste, but in the future, the creation and expansion of the circular economy is a key goal for TerraCycle. …