… sustainability conference held in Phoenix, Arizona. This experience gave students a real-world opportunity to be immersed in the sustainability world as soon-to-be Yale graduates. … complexities and opportunities within the sustainability landscape, from emerging carbon markets in business cases to the power of stakeholder engagement and the urgency of addressing Scope 3 emissions …
… realities of climate change? At an institution like this, it makes perfect sense to hire world-class scholars to teach cutting-edge courses, invite leading practitioners to headline … campus, including the CBEY 2050 Fellows, now lacked institutional memory. Like much of the world, we took this opportunity to reassess the needs of the 2050 Fellows and reimagined a … and create meaningful communities. It is hard to engage in conversation about the world’s great challenges and our role as members of this planetary community if we don’t …
… to explore developments, innovations, and challenges in charting a path toward a circular economy. A wide range of organizations were represented, including WWF, Starbucks, REI, … the growing focus on reuse, circularity metrics, chemical recycling, and progress on the UN Global Treaty to End Plastic Pollution. Supply Chain Traceability With the rise and fall … However, wide adoption could be a boon to sustainability professionals. Imagine a world where endless surveys are not needed to track down data points from suppliers, and …
… Now, Peter has launched Connected Leadership, an online course designed to inspire and empower 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 free and open to anyone . You … Now, Peter has launched Connected Leadership, an online course designed to inspire and empower a broad audience of curious leaders to maximize their abilities to create a positive …
… This past February, professionals from the world’s most influential companies gathered in Phoenix to discuss the latest trends, … are three key lessons that we learned: The private sector is both supporting and leading global environmental action. Many sessions at GreenBiz tapped into wider global … strategies for BlackRock to invest in them. This kind of pressure from investors creates a powerful incentive to prioritize sustainability, and it is a relatively new trend. Yale has …
… Corporate Partnership Team of WWF Australia, I explored and came to clearly understand the power of such partnerships—and why they are working so well to help companies realize … and evaluated approximately over 500 seafood products being offered by Coles supermarkets. With the results from that study, they showed the level of ecological risk … Within the several milestones achieved along this partnership, Coles signed the WWF Global Sustainable Seafood Charter , establishing its sustainable sourcing policy, …
… first wave of opposition and ignorance to the current tail end of its second (and much more powerful) wave. Companies have mobilized to reduce environmental risks, optimize resource … about how they do business. The report states that ‘it is essential that [HP’s] efforts as global citizens do not stand to the side of [their] business activities.” One example of a … about how they do business. The report states that ‘it is essential that [HP’s] efforts as global citizens do not stand to the side of [their] business activities.” One example of a …
… prioritize your long-term professional development and introduces you to jobs in the green economy - which are not always easy to find, especially as an undergraduate student. You … the opportunity of a green economy. Finally, a just clean energy transition must have a global perspective. It must address the ways in which developed countries have historically … form are invaluable". "I've learned about workforce development and the importance of the trades. I've learned about the importance of certifications in these fields and what …