… and helped inspire the Yale Dining Hall to move toward more organic and locally grown food sources (though the vast majority of the food comes from sources other than the Yale Farm). Within a few years the founding group had expanded beyond … which is sold in a farmer's market or donated to local food banks. The farm's staff of four manages community work days and organizes educational programs, including lectures by …
… capital to the effort – for example, funding for-profit mitigation banks and providing impact capital to fund the acquisition and stewardship of working forests and farmlands. The … private investment capital to accelerate and expand land conservation: the role of impact investing … Harnessing private investment capital to accelerate and expand land conservation: the role of impact investing Tuesday, May 29th, 2018, 1:00 PM EDT — 2:00 PM EDT Over the past century, …
… associated with land devoted to conventional solar, pollinator-friendly solar, and farming. Our analysis reveals that pollinator-friendly solar may generate private benefits to solar … efficiency gains attributed to the cooler microclimate created by perennial plantings. A small added benefit accrues from the lower operations and maintenance (O&M) costs over the … support studies that are underway with a goal of providing more detail on the localized impacts of this practice. Research is needed to better understand the panel efficiency gains …
… In 2014, the four largest palm oil trading companies signed an agreement to end deforestation, development … palm oil (CPO) became the most highly traded edible oil. The palm oil boom had significant impact on economic development in rural Indonesia. Forty percent of Indonesia’s palm oil was grown by an estimated 3.5 million smallholder farmers. With government support, Indonesia had established infrastructure to …
… heuristic, whereby they assume that companies have a fixed amount of manufacturing resources. Thus, resources devoted to “making the product green” come at the expense of making the product … heuristic, whereby they assume that companies have a fixed amount of manufacturing resources. Thus, resources devoted to “making the product green” come at the expense of making …
… could it also become a symbol of sustainable enterprise? MBS's management hoped so. A small team led by Kevin Teng and backed by MBS leadership as well as the resort's parent … company, Las Vegas Sands Corp., had worked hard to make operations and facilities more resource-efficient. The resort had garnered a Green Mark Platinum Award and was actively … how could the MBS team ensure that the work they were doing would actually positively impact the ecosystems they hoped to preserve? Developed in partnership with National …
… create economic incentives for private forest owners by drawing upon previously untapped sources of publicly derived funding. Project Outcomes Based on these findings, the … Forest ecosystem services and their markets (7/14/2012) Wildlife habitat management for the small private landowner (9/15/2012) Band saw mill and horse logging workshop (2/18/2013) … at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies. Projects conducted through the courses Management Plans for Protected Areas, Strategies for Land Conservation, and through …
… May 29-30, 2024, will convene the innovation and entrepreneurship community for two days of impactful conversations, networking, and pitch competitions across five tracks: arts, biotech, climate (led by CBEY's Stuart DeCew !), health, and technology. Secure your spot & register! We look forward to seeing you in New Haven! Conference Clean Energy … arts, biotech, climate (led by CBEY's Stuart DeCew !), health, and technology. Secure your spot & register! We look forward to seeing you in New Haven! Location Evans Halll 165 …
… future. A key framework for these necessary changes is becoming “net positive”—in short, courageous companies will thrive by giving more than they take from our communities and ecosystems. But…what would it take for companies to actually create more … future. A key framework for these necessary changes is becoming “net positive”—in short, courageous companies will thrive by giving more than they take from our communities and …
… Finance Club, and the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY). We encourage anyone to attend who is interested in hearing a leader in the field address questions about balancing financial return and impact, and the growth and future of responsible investing. Thriving Food Systems and … Finance Club, and the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY). We encourage anyone to attend who is interested in hearing a leader in the field address questions …