… sustainability conference held in Phoenix, Arizona. This experience gave students a real-world opportunity to be immersed in the sustainability world as soon-to-be Yale graduates. … conversations surfaced nuances around carbon credits. “A company representative explained how paying a premium for regenerative practices to farmers already doing those practices, … in many different sustainability functions. Christina Shaffer (YSE/SOM ‘25) was struck by how attendees landed their current roles from a myriad of backgrounds. “Many senior …
… 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 hire world-class scholars to teach cutting-edge courses, invite … belong. Related Programs CBEY 2050 Fellows Related News Patagonia Has a New Mission to “Save Our Home Planet" Don’t buy this jacket. Really? Responsible consumerism Q+A with …
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… takes a lot of motivation. I struggled with this for Banofi Leather (my start-up that makes plant-based leather from banana crop waste). Despite having the idea for over two … an MVP, our first order, a manufacturing and R&D facility, a team of 10+ people, and grant money to give us a few months of runway. So, what changed? I fractured my ankle (all better … in the industry your startup operates in. John Hill from Techstars had some great tips on how to leverage LinkedIn to find such connections (which I have personally used): Find …
… did in the latter part of your life (post-40s) after having built an established career. However, when I came to grad school at Yale I decided to start executing on my dormant idea, … specific to the stage of the venture. For Banofi Leather (my venture that makes plant-based leather from crop waste), I took advantage of several grants and … IP can be licensed by interested parties and as a founder looking for an idea to change the world, here is the best place to start . Here you not only find the idea but the product too …
… 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 free and open to anyone . You … for identifying their individual purpose, priorities, vision of potential success, and how to hold themselves accountable for progress. They’ll apply these principles at the team level, exploring the connections between their purpose and that of their team and how to leverage those connections to maximize their team’s performance. Finally, at the …
… CEO of Merry Go Rounds, a children's resale business based in Easton, Massachusetts that makes shopping for kids more sustainable, affordable, and fun. Sasha Brown (BS '06; MBA … CEO of Merry Go Rounds, a children's resale business based in Easton, Massachusetts that makes shopping for kids more sustainable, affordable, and fun. Sasha Brown (BS '06; MBA … CEO of Merry Go Rounds, a children's resale business based in Easton, Massachusetts that makes shopping for kids more sustainable, affordable, and fun. Sasha Brown (BS '06; MBA …
… This past February, professionals from the world’s most influential companies gathered in Phoenix to discuss the latest trends, … are taking to achieve sustainability, it is easy to frame small steps as large strides. However, many sessions at GreenBiz focused on setting ambitious goals and measuring impacts, … largest asset manager, recently sent a letter to CEOs saying that over time, any firm must make a positive contribution to society in order to succeed, and he suggested that companies …
… Initiative, I was helping to understand the state of affairs in this specific sector and how WWF might play a role. As I did this work, I found myself referring back to two … moving to sustainable seafood sourcing and production. This story clearly represented how corporate efforts to adopt more responsible supply chains can work, as well as how … ASC certification. Tassal thus, in November of 2014, became the first salmon company in the world to achieve ASC certification across all its operations and sites. The partnership also …
… for graduation next month, I am just as excited about a career in corporate sustainability. However, it is now generating top line growth that fuels my enthusiasm for working in … and Andrew Griffiths, this third wave represents the “transformation” that businesses make to become a “sustaining corporation”. Here, business adopts and operates based on the … with key company strategists and decision makers in which the only topic of conversation is how the company can address various environmental issues while pleasing shareholders. With …