… to prominence as a core focus of many corporate sustainability roles. Companies are bracing for the growing number of climate-related financial disclosure regulations —CSRD, SEC’s … Spotlight on Food and Agriculture Without a doubt, the conference emphasized the need for a business case when it comes to sustainability, especially within food and agriculture. … achieving real change does not always follow theory.” Charting the Path ofSustainability Professionals The conference mobilized thousands of professionals working in many different …
… How might one go about preparing students for the immediate and future realities of climate change? At an institution like this, it … dynamic discoveries and host coveted conversations. This past year at Yale’s Center forBusiness and Environment (CBEY), we flipped conventional wisdom on its head and turned our … the process of engaging in communal learning and self-discovery that the lofty academic and professional pursuits one undergoes in graduate school can even begin to make sense. In this …
… ocean plastics sculpture was created by Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea) In June, 1,400 professionals from industry, government, and NGOs convened in Seattle for Circularity ‘23. The three-day conference hosted by GreenBiz provided an opportunity to explore developments, innovations, and challenges in charting a path toward a circular economy. A … and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation led a packed-out session on this topic. They suggested developing Outcome KPIs based on: Circular Inputs: the input materials to products and …
… The Sustainable Venture Prize was created in 2008 and awards $25,000 to a promising student business venture that advances environmental sustainability. As part 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 Prize was awarded to … The Sustainable Venture Prize was created in 2008 and awards $25,000 to a promising student business venture that advances environmental sustainability. As part of Startup Yale, the …
… Going from idea to execution takes a lot of motivation. I struggled with this for Banofi Leather (my start-up that makes plant-based leather from banana crop waste). … your idea might change entirely and that would require a cofounder, with entirely different skills, than what you were initially looking for. Claudia Reuter , who has seen hundreds of … is a simple version of the product (prototype) with only the core features which reduces development cost and time, and helps you develop something that can be tested and refined …
… wants or needs to be an entrepreneur but you can carry the lessons you learn into your professional life. When I was contemplating my decision, somebody said to me, “The best case … is a unique environment. Access to mentors and advisors – Founders wear many hats: product development, sales, marketing, finance and accounting, legal, procurement, supply chain, and … of finding someone interested in solving the same problem, with a complimentary set of skills much easier. A common pain point for those who are not part of university and looking …
… Are you a rising professional looking to accelerate your career? Maybe you’re already leading your initiative, team, start-up or organization and are looking for the tools to take your vision to the next stage? Or are you a long-time leader seeking a … a Lecturer at Yale School of the Environment and a Resident Fellow at the Yale Center forBusiness and the Environment. He began his career working with McKinsey & Company and Virgin …
… The Yale Center forBusiness and the Environment (CBEY) is delighted to announce the winners of the 2022 Sobotka … Tyree Technologies Wenxin Yuan (Yale University, Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology), Beixi Hao (Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences), Wangbiao Guo …
… This past February, professionals from the world’s most influential companies gathered in Phoenix to discuss the … with five swimming pools and a lazy river in the middle of the desert may seem an odd place for path-breaking conversations on sustainability, the three-day conference yielded a wealth … and often lead the charge in realizing them. For instance, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were a frequent topic of discussion and the subject of a four-hour …
… non-profit’s basic principles; they could have created reputational risks. But today, the development of corporate partnerships with non-profits is an important trend connecting businesses to sustainable growth. As a summer associate with the Corporate Partnership Team … referring back to two particular corporate partnerships that provided an interesting platform: the case of Coles and Tassal moving to sustainable seafood sourcing and production. …