… 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 … new metrics was a tall order, but would be another step to establishing CR inside AXA. Eventually, the company aspired to produce an “integrated report” that would define the … new metrics was a tall order, but would be another step to establishing CR inside AXA. Eventually, the company aspired to produce an “integrated report” that would define the …
… financial backing, buy and erect the turbines, and begin generating electricity by 2010. For Walmart de México, becoming the wind farm’s off-taker accomplished a number of important … electricity at below the rates charged by Mexico’s state-controlled utility, shaving costs for the famously thrifty retailer. In addition, the project allowed Walmart de México to get … Walmart de México consumed in Mexico in 2010. The wind farm was just one part of the efforts Walmart de México was undertaking in the sustainability area. The company had pledged …
… By: Natalia Espinosa and Daniel Gonzalez A few weeks ago, 11 Yale University students attended GreenBiz , a corporate sustainability conference held in … 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 … one of GreenBiz's 30 Under 30 The 2020 GreenBiz 30 Under 30 On GreenBiz - Citigroup: Energy efficiency industry needs to talk securitization … By: Natalia Espinosa and Daniel Gonzalez …
… How might one go about preparing students for the immediate and future realities of climate change? At an institution like this, it … to facilitate dynamic discoveries and host coveted conversations. This past year at Yale’s Center for Business and Environment (CBEY), we flipped conventional wisdom on its … decade ago, the center committed itself to supporting meetings of graduate students across Yale’s campus. These meetings encouraged students to imagine and prepare for the resilient …
… 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 … (MEM’24), back row, fourth from left) Seattle, Washington, was the perfect location for Circularity ‘23. The city and state are leading the charge on circularity infrastructure … in garbage in Seattle, and a materials marketplace to encourage reuse . Alongside a host of Yale alumni, a number of YSE and SOM students were in attendance. Tais Idi-Infante (MEM ‘24) …
… 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 … 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 … 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 …
… 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 … progress (‘the four P’s’), at the individual, team, and system level. “Ever since joining Yale, I’ve been excited to provide an integrated suite of the best leadership tools … written down on one page. “Over the years, I’ve helped to develop a number of courses at Yale. Peter’s course stands out in that the principles can be useful to anyone, regardless …
… 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 … environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns into overall risk management. The event was standing room only, with almost every inch of space occupied. The tremendous … a powerful incentive to prioritize sustainability, and it is a relatively new trend. Yale has been at the cutting edge of research and innovation on this topic through the newly …
… 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. This story clearly represented how corporate efforts to adopt more responsible supply chains can work, as well as how certification systems … they showed the level of ecological risk associated with each species, prioritizing them for improvement projects to move towards best practice sustainability. WWF’s initial …
… bottom line by discovering additional resource efficiency opportunities. Preparing for graduation next month, I am just as excited about a career in corporate sustainability. … company culture ( Patagonia ). Companies that have proven this model successful include Seventh Generation , Whole Foods , and Tesla Motors . Certain service industries also … potential energy behind this next wave, I cannot wait to get paddling. Related Initiatives Yale Initiative on Sustainable Finance (YISF) Related Programs Pathways in Business and the …