… sustainability indexes. Not content to rest on these laurels, AXA transferred its CR team from the department that included the Communications function to a newly created department … the core of the business. AXA’s business had grown rapidly over the previous decades. The company was formed in the 1980s through the merger of a few mid-sized French insurance firms. From the beginning, AXA’s CEO Claude Bébéar aspired to build the first global insurance brand. The company made a series of acquisitions in the 1990s, …
… one part of the efforts Walmart de México was undertaking in the sustainability area. The company had pledged to meet ambitious goals, looking to reduce waste in its and its suppliers' operations. In the energy area, the company was hoping to receive 50% of its energy from renewable sources by 2015, even in a period of rapid growth, increasing its square …
… Yale graduates. Below you’ll catch a glimpse of their unique takeaways and perspectives from the conference. Reporting, Accounting, Auditing. Thank You, Next? The most used … efforts may fall short. Other conversations surfaced nuances around carbon credits. “A company representative explained how paying a premium for regenerative practices to farmers … and collaboration that define this vibrant community. As we move forward, we carry the lessons learned, the connections made, and a renewed sense of purpose. We look forward to …
… These meetings encouraged students to imagine and prepare for the resilient societies and responsible economies required of us to maintain a healthy, stable environment upon which we … 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 … and Justice Sustainable Finance and ESG Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Lessons in Leadership: Finding Belonging at the Dinner Table … Sep 04, 2023 Lessons in …
… 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 … and bag solutions through Closed Loop Partners’ Center for the Circular Economy , a multi-company consortia. Competitors are recognizing the importance of collaboration and … for re-use, upcycling, or downcycling Operational Waste: the waste generated throughout company operations, such as product production Circular Revenues: income arising from …
… '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 demonstrate that biology can be scaled as a technology - in other words, to catalyze the shift from industrial chemistry to industrial biology. Watch this conversation with Executive … '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 demonstrate that …
… 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 … Yale Center for Business and the Environment. He began his career working with McKinsey & Company and Virgin Group, and now serves on the Expert Peer Review Group for the UN’s Race … Yale Center for Business and the Environment. He began his career working with McKinsey & Company and Virgin Group, and now serves on the Expert Peer Review Group for the UN’s Race …
… This past February, professionals from the world’s most influential companies gathered in Phoenix to discuss the latest … series, while also introducing us to new concepts and ways of thinking. Here are three key lessons that we learned: The private sector is both supporting and leading global … mitigation efforts. Many science-based targets deal only with emissions that result from a company’s direct operations and energy use, but some companies are also considering how to …
… sourcing and production. This story clearly represented how corporate efforts to adopt more responsible supply chains can work, as well as how certification systems can have real … over 500 seafood products being offered by Coles supermarkets. With the results from that study, they showed the level of ecological risk associated with each species, … plans. By supporting and evaluating shifts in Tassal’s operations, WWF helped guide the company through the various stages of ASC certification. Tassal thus, in November of 2014, …
… benefits that corporate environmental programs had, I was excited to contribute to a company’s bottom line by discovering additional resource efficiency opportunities. Preparing … definition, scope, and impact. We have witnessed the emergence of corporate sustainability from the first wave of opposition and ignorance to the current tail end of its second (and … issue ( Nest ) or strongly embed a sustainability ethos into the company culture ( Patagonia ). Companies that have proven this model successful include Seventh Generation , …