… help consumers identify trustworthy companies. Signaling this commitment is a trend that has been catching on quickly, both domestically and abroad; to date, there are … good. This guide will advise on best practices while helping entrepreneurs minimize legal costs, and make informed decisions as to whether B certification or Benefit incorporation … company based in Ventura, California. A certified B-Corporation, Patagonia’s mission is to build the best product, cause no unnecessary harm, and use business to inspire and implement …
… resilient society and explore how business, government, and civil society can make that possible. As peers from across disciplines, we are navigating similar questions about how to understand the world and change it for the better. We gather to build community—and have the kind of meaningful and generative conversations that transform our work, our lives, and our world. Convened by Patagonia Director of …
… By re-thinking their operations and products, companies are actively driving change and making a positive impact. Students across Yale are eager to join this movement, as they seek to launch careers in the private sector that focus on doing good for communities, ecosystems, and the planet. The Pathways in … In addition to bringing professionals to engage in discussion, the Pathways program is building a series of guides that offer insights and resources about key industries, such as …
… Council for Sustainable Development and the Global Network for Advanced Management, finds that: Corporations unwilling to act on environmental issues are increasingly punished by the … Students also overwhelmingly consider environmental action a profitable stance, noting that environmental protection will improve economic growth and provide new jobs. Corporate … change to the leaders of tomorrow " Hartford Business: " Business students will take less green for pro-green careers " Wall Street Journal: " Dow Jones: Firms' environmental …
… entrepreneurship, and beyond. Our goals are to: Inform - host events and create resources that inform students about the various types of roles that exist in sustainable fashion, and actions being taken in this space. Connect - build a network of students, academics, and practitioners who want to engage and share about …
… The Sustainable Venture Prize supports Yale's most innovative ideas for businesses that advance a more sustainable way of life. Past winners include an online social platform … toxic “produced water” is strictly regulated; however, current systems fail frequently, costing operators tens of millions of dollars each year. Catala’s technology enables a … as 3 months or as long as several years! Does it matter where in the process I am? Regardless of whether your venture is in the Ideation, Pursuing, Executing or Prototyping …
… goal of the funding is to support students in creating competitive commercial enterprises that market viable products, services, and projects while tackling some key environmental … ventures selected to receive the prize. We allow solutions at all stages of development that tackle these four areas of impact, as long as there is potential for impact and the … as we consider these applications seriously. 5. Can I use Prize funds to pay retroactive costs? No, the Sobotka Prize cannot be used to fund costs already incurred. 6. Can I apply …
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