… By: Natalia Espinosa and Daniel Gonzalez A few weeks ago, 11 Yale University students attended GreenBiz , a corporate sustainability conference held in … focus of GreenBiz would be on compliance and disclosures. Navigating such changing discourse and regulations underscored the dynamic nature of the sustainability field. We spoke … at GreenBiz 2024 was not just about absorbing knowledge but also about reflecting on the impact we can have as future leaders in sustainability. Alisa Reiner (YSE ‘25) puts it best, …
… How might one go about preparing students for the immediate and future realities of climate change? At an institution like this, it makes perfect sense to hire world-classscholars to teach cutting-edge courses, invite leading practitioners to headline conferences, and build state-of-the-art … 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 …
… REI, Metabolic, and BP. Emerging Leaders Cohort (Tais Idi-Infante (MEM’24), back row, fourth from left) Seattle, Washington, was the perfect location for Circularity ‘23. The city … 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) … should full circularity be targeted when other approaches have lower environmental impacts? The debate highlighted the different schools of thought but emphasized a need 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 Sustainable Venture Prize was held on Friday, March 31st, 2023 and four teams pitched their businesses that advance sustainability. The 2023 Sustainable Venture …
… Are you a rising professional looking to accelerate your career? Maybe you’re already leading yourinitiative, team, start-up or organization and … a broad audience of curious leaders to maximize their abilities to create a positive impact in their lives and in the world. Available on Coursera , enrollment in this class is … and 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 …
… a fascinating look into the world of sustainability professionals—a world that we may soon join. This year, we have heard from many such professionals through the Pathways in CSR … across a range of companies to campus to discuss their work and professional journeys. The conference reinforced many of the themes that have arisen in that series, while … However, many sessions at GreenBiz focused on setting ambitious goals and measuring impacts, so that businesses could demonstrate that their efforts were truly substantive. For …
… an interesting platform: the case of Coles and Tassal moving to sustainable seafood sourcing and production. Thisstory clearly represented how corporate efforts to adopt more responsible supply chains can work, as well as how certification systems can have real impact in sustainable production. It all started between 2011 and 2012, when Coles, … the effect rippled outward, impacting the whole supply chain by pushing Coles’ suppliers to join the ride to sustainable sourcing. The hard work of assessment and traceability followed …
… had, I was excited to contribute to a company’s bottom line by discovering additional resource efficiency opportunities. Preparing for graduation next month, I am just as excited … sustainability. Corporate sustainability is evolving in its definition, scope, and impact. We have witnessed the emergence of corporate sustainability from the first wave of … potential energy behind this next wave, I cannot wait to get paddling. Related InitiativesYaleInitiative on Sustainable Finance (YISF) Related Programs Pathways in Business and the …
… Program (PSiCE) offerssummer research and internship opportunities to students at Yale who are committed to advancing and pursuing a career in the clean energy field. This year we spoke with students in oursecond cohort to learn about their inspiration, goals, and experience through the … starts by recognizing ways in which marginalized groups and frontline communities have been impacted by environmental injustices in the past and present. I believe that special …