… environmentally-focused ventures. The grant provides independent feedback and seed funding for these early-stage innovative solutions. From here, ventures will continue to receive support from CBEY to bring their ideas to fruition. Ventures with a for-profit idea have the opportunity to receive further grant support through the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures . About the recipients: Carbon Loop Perry Bakas (Yale School of …
… worn by leaders and up-and-comers in the sustainable fashion space. The Sustainable Fashion Forum Conference 2023: Nuanced Layers was a fashion and environmental lover’s dream. The … fashion industry is one that tracks the sources of materials and the labor that goes into making our garments. The fashion industry currently is the 2nd leading industry consuming … from petrochemicals sourced in the Atlantic to being woven in Bangladeshi factories, to making it you in New Haven, CT, to all the places you wear it, to its end of life in the …
… get rid of single-use plastics and where can there be a non-petrochemical alternative? By making their EcoRain Ponchos out of plant material, they are not just displacing traditional … market for her EcoPonchos was much bigger than she thought. When she shared her belief in business solutions and climate action with Heller, he eagerly jumped on board. “The vision, … that from a consumer perspective, purchasing eco-friendly ponchos is a low-risk way to showcase your dedication to sustainability. For some, another selling point is that the ponchos …
… Last week, Floe won the Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize sponsored by the Yale Center forBusiness and the Environment (CBEY). This makes it the first startup to win each of the … Last week, Floe won the Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize sponsored by the Yale Center forBusiness and the Environment (CBEY). This makes it the first startup to win each of the …
… and also has interests in climate policy, food justice, and access to resources for marginalized populations. Outside of the classroom, Valeria enjoys writing, video-making, and Zumba. Environmental Innovation Equity and Justice Sustainable Finance and ESG … for marginalized populations. Outside of the classroom, Valeria enjoys writing, video-making, and Zumba. Connect with Valeria valeria.bula@yale.edu LinkedIn Areas of Focus …
… Forest Abbott-Lum is the Grants and Prizes Coordinator at CBEY, and a Master of Environmental Management candidate at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. Prior to Yale, Forest was a Princeton in Asia Fellow at the Natural Resources Defense Council (Beijing …
… Management (MEM) at the Yale School of the Environment, specializing in Energy, Business & the Environment. She is interested in corporate environmental initiatives, especially for energy transitions, sustainability, and circular economy. Bridget is a leader at the … in the food service and operations industry, where she learned the value of the businesscasefor sustainability. Bridget also served as a high school physics and mathematics …
… on Climate Asset Management’s Natural Capital team, where he focuses on agriculture, forestry, and environmental markets. Prior to CAM, Alex held impact-oriented investment … & Renewables coverage group. Alex holds master’s degrees in Environmental Management and Business Administration from Yale University and a bachelor’s degree in Environmental … & Renewables coverage group. Alex holds master’s degrees in Environmental Management and Business Administration from Yale University and a bachelor’s degree in Environmental …
… impact. It was in this latter position that Elisse founded Google Cloud's "Data for Good" program that aimed to empower nonprofits and social entrepreneurs to apply big data solutions to real-world challenges. The initiatives included: Data Solutions for Change, a nonprofit grant program; Visualize 2030, a data visualization contest for social entrepreneurs; and Circular Economy 2030, a sustainability contest for social …
… in Beijing and raised in New Haven, Xuan enjoyed her time spent in the wonderful Elm City for school. After college, she worked at New Haven Farms, an urban agriculture and food … visitor waste reduction study, and EPA partnership programs on waste reduction and water efficiency. At Yale, she has explored the food-energy nexus and is interested in addressing food systems problems with business solutions that not only support local systems but also capacitate system-wide …