… was placed under increased scrutiny. In addition to being used as a cooking oil, it is in our cookies, our shampoos, and is used as a biofuel. As a versatile plant with efficient, … other vegetable oils, production pressures have led to undeniable environmental and social impacts on both global and local scales. The most notable of those impacts stem from … is complex. In 2015, this is a dynamic landscape, with companies signing on to palm oil sustainability and “deforestation-free” pledges at record rates, while on-the ground …
… with both students and dining hall staff, and helped inspire the Yale Dining Hall to move toward more organic and locally grown food sources (though the vast majority of the food comes from sources other than the Yale Farm). Within a few years the founding group had expanded beyond …
… company, Las Vegas Sands Corp., had worked hard to make operations and facilities more resource-efficient. The resort had garnered a Green Mark Platinum Award and was actively … physical plant, MBS looked to create user experiences that would reflect a commitment to sustainability. MBS had become a leader in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and … how could the MBS team ensure that the work they were doing would actually positively impact the ecosystems they hoped to preserve? Developed in partnership with National …
… 2000s, palm oil had become the most heavily traded edible oil in the world. Golden Agri Resources (GAR) has been in the forefront of this palm oil boom in Indonesia. Founded in 1996 … had not significantly altered the way the company did business, since the company "had sustainability in its blood." GAR also downplayed the importance of the differences among … Systems and Nature Based Solutions Sustainable Finance and ESG Circularity Golden Agri Resources and Sustainability … Golden Agri Resources and Sustainability While the use of palm …
… In 2014, the four largest palm oil trading companies signed an agreement to end deforestation, development … palm oil (CPO) became the most highly traded edible oil. The palm oil boom had significant impact on economic development in rural Indonesia. Forty percent of Indonesia’s palm oil … found leverage to help change the palm oil industry. The supply chain for CPO suggested an hourglass. Millions of growers (if one included smallholders) supplied the raw materials. On …
… into the cup. This disadvantages not only the grower but also the consumer – coffee sourced from good quality beans is hard to find. lly believes that the solution to the sad … coffee in pods (e.g. K-cups, Nespresso) actually shifted more of the value-added towards roasters without a premium for growers. A consolidation was taking place among mass … into the cup. This disadvantages not only the grower but also the consumer – coffee sourced from good quality beans is hard to find. lly believes that the solution to the sad …
… Andy is a sustainability enthusiast and futurist focused on initiatives related to the circular … Andy Rose … Business Leaders Andy Rose Supply Chain Planner at TerraCycle/Loop Andy is a sustainability enthusiast and futurist focused on initiatives related to the circular … of Focus Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Equity and Justice … Andy is a sustainability enthusiast and futurist focused on initiatives related to the circular …
… and high honors in Philosophy. At Middlebury, he also worked on several institutional sustainability initiatives and served on the College’s Environmental Council. Thriving Food … and high honors in Philosophy. At Middlebury, he also worked on several institutional sustainability initiatives and served on the College’s Environmental Council. Connect with … and high honors in Philosophy. At Middlebury, he also worked on several institutional sustainability initiatives and served on the College’s Environmental Council. … Julian …
… Landscapes initiative, a partnership between USDA, DoD, and DOI to promote natural resource sustainability in areas surrounding military installations. She also co-creates educational … resources and manages an internal strategy review with the goal of increasing the impact of CFN programming. Before joining CFN, Michele worked at the National Fish & …