… A global leader in the insurance and asset management business, AXA had risen to the top ranks in terms of corporate responsibility (CR) as well. … French-based insurer led the industry on a number of corporate social responsibility and sustainability indexes. Not content to rest on these laurels, AXA transferred its CR team … 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 …
… 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 closer to some of its sustainability goals. The wind farm would supply electricity to 348 Walmart de México …
… 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 … of us throughout the conference Related Reports Three Things We Learned at GreenBiz Related News Alumna Lizzie Horvitz (MBA/MEM '16) named one of GreenBiz's 30 Under 30 The 2020 …
… 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 forBusiness and Environment (CBEY), we flipped conventional wisdom on its … craving. A place there where they, too, belong. Related Programs CBEY 2050 Fellows Related News Patagonia Has a New Mission to “Save Our Home Planet" Don’t buy this jacket. Really? …
… 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 … 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) … Fellows WBCSD Internships Moving the Needle: An Exploration of Sustainable Fashion Related News The missing 45%: The role of circularity within climate disclosure … Sofia John … …
… 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 … and the General Biological team. Related Programs Sustainable Venture Prize Related News Sustainable Venture Prize: The 2023 Winner … The Sustainable Venture Prize was created …
… 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 … Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market. Read more about him here . 2380 8131 Corporate Sustainability Connected Leadership … Jan 30, 2023 Connected Leadership A New Peter Boyd …
… gathered in Phoenix to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and solutions in corporate sustainability, as part of the annual GreenBiz conference . While a hotel 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 … 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 …
… 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. … second largest retailer in the grocery industry, approached WWF expressing concerns on the sustainability of their commercialized seafood. Initially, WWF developed an ecological …
… to graduate school almost three years ago planning to transition to a career in corporate sustainability. Understanding the economic benefits that corporate environmental programs … bottom line by discovering additional resource efficiency opportunities. Preparing for graduation next month, I am just as excited about a career in corporate sustainability. … 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 …