… place farmers at the forefront of regenerative agriculture initiatives. Without creating a market demand for the regenerative products farmers cultivate, sustainability efforts may … functions. Christina Shaffer (YSE/SOM ‘25) was struck by how attendees landed their current roles from a myriad of backgrounds. “Many senior sustainability leaders inherited … challenges, a principle that deeply resonated with each of us throughout the conference CleanEnergy Corporate Sustainability Sustainable Finance and ESG Thriving Food Systems and …
… 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 … 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 … 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 …
… by NextCycle Washington, 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 … on intermediary processes, such as circular design or output waste collection. Recognizing sector-specific challenges, targeted guidance was provided for textiles, plastics, food, … pollution and tackles issues such as harmful polymer compounds, microplastics, and the clean-up of existing plastic in the environment. The agreement was compared in significance …
… 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 petrochemistry and … 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 petrochemistry and … 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 petrochemistry and …
… that are 2nd or 3rd Find someone that is an alumnus of your university or former/ current place of work. For instance, if I worked at McKinsey & Co. and wanted to find … : Investors can be incredibly helpful in providing an overview of the industry, the future trends, and also making warm introductions to existing startups in your space. Investors are … and pitch applications are a great way to force yourself to refine the idea, explore the market, understand the competitive landscape, and to build a clear set of tangible next …
… for founders to gauge interest in their idea, and pivot as needed to find the right product/market fit. Universities comprise a community of trendsetters that are often early adopters which is a unique environment. Access to mentors … could go to the business school and ask around for people who have worked in the ed-tech sector before, and either work with them or ask them to put you in touch with relevant …
… 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 Fellow at … well as the Distinguished Advisory Group for The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market. Read more about him here . 2380 8131 Corporate Sustainability Connected Leadership … … well as the Distinguished Advisory Group for The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market. Read more about him here . Related Programs CBEY 2050 Fellows Shifting Power & …
… supported entrepreneurs and innovative thinkers who want to address the needs of both the market and the planet, giving two $10,000 awards annually. This year, the Sobotka Seed Prize … action: Protecting and restoring ecosystems and biodiversity Food, agriculture and land use Energy use, efficiency and access Materials and waste After a competitive and selective … kit. Their goal is to introduce a low-cost, all-in-one solar power kit, offering better, cleaner, and cheaper renewable energy systems that will improve social, economic, and public …
… from the world’s most influential companies gathered in Phoenix to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and solutions in corporate sustainability, as part of the annual … new concepts and ways of thinking. Here are three key lessons that we learned: The private sector is both supporting and leading global environmental action. Many sessions at GreenBiz … targets deal only with emissions that result from a company’s direct operations and energy use, but some companies are also considering how to reduce emissions broadly …
… that non-profit organizations would develop collaborative partnerships with the private sector. Such partnerships may have been interpreted as discordant with the non-profit’s … and evaluated approximately over 500 seafood products being offered by Coles supermarkets. With the results from that study, they showed the level of ecological risk … within the supply chain, signalizing major players and their leadership on sustainability trends and water management. Though I only had time to lay the initial groundwork, it’s …