… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment is delighted to welcome Xavier Rolet to our Advisory Board! Xavier is currently Chairman at Shore Capital Markets and has held many … years ago Xavier founded La Verrière , a previously abandoned Provencal Priory transformed into the home of the premium organic wine brand, Chêne Bleu. Xavier’s experience and … with students have already been in action, as he’s been engaging in CBEY’s work in thriving food systems via our Regenerative Agriculture Lab with Resident Fellow, Tagan Engel . Also, …
… 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 … on reporting didn’t leave much room to discuss real environmental action. Spotlight on Food and Agriculture Without a doubt, the conference emphasized the need for a business case … 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, …
… Surf to Turf: Linking Regenerative Agriculture and Restorative Aquaculture in Coastal Foodscapes.” “Fostering opportunities to expand regenerative agriculture practices not only has the potential to help decelerate global warming, but also make ourfood systems more resilient against climate impacts," said Stuart DeCew, Executive Director at CBEY . "In order to do that, we must …
… CBEY supports students in building sustainable businesses that are solving some of our planet’s biggest problems. A huge part of this has been via the Sobotka Seed Prize for … in four key areas of urgent action: Protecting and restoring ecosystems and biodiversity Food, agriculture and land use Energy use, efficiency and access Materials and waste After a … chemicals. Yesenia Gallarado Avila (MEM ’15) is a Principal at Potencia Ventures, an impact investment firm focused on business models that work to improve the lives of lower …
… like this, it makes perfect sense to hire world-class scholars to teach cutting-edge courses, invite leading practitioners to headline conferences, and build state-of-the-art … react to current ones. This past year, conversations covered everything from the future of food sovereignty and designing new commons to disrupting traditional extraction models and … One that fostered belonging. In order to do the meaningful work this fellowship invited us into, we realized that we first had to be in relationship with one another. We first had to …
… Leader, nodded. It’s not just unreliable energy. It’s lacking the power to choose its source. Most rural electric coops run on coal, or oil - resources extracted from sacred … model for tribal clean energy financing that leverages IRA credit-eligible philanthropy and impact investments. Our proposed pilot takes place in Otto’s homeland, Northern Cheyenne … the loan will generate up to $20,600 in interest, which can be reinvested by the funder into other impactful projects, ideally with other tribal nations. In addition to creating …
… one I reckon with every day. For me, a sustainable 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 … such an unforgettable experience! 8521 Circularity Environmental Innovation Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions The Future of Fashion: Printed Pants, Psychology, …
… their inspiration, goals, and experience through the program. Do you remember what sparked your interest in Clean Energy? For Mary Chen , a Political Science and Earth & Planetary … She decided addressing environmental challenges was where she could make the most impact, and her participation in the Planetary Solutions in Clean Energy internship was … harmed by the aftereffects, like the lack of access to necessities: power, water, food and shelter. As a first-generation, low-income student from Georgia, I know firsthand …
… dream. I always thought that entrepreneurship was something one did in the latter part of your life (post-40s) after having built an established career. However, when I came to grad … of the venture. For Banofi Leather (my venture that makes plant-based leather from crop waste), I took advantage of several grants and fellowships that are open only to Yale … 8427 Environmental Innovation Equity and Justice Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions What’s the Right Time to Start a Venture? … Feb 07, …
… and resilient buildings. Women- and minority-owned developers are often committed to doing impactful work in their communities, so we want to make sure that, as a historically … all of this is to contribute to a just energy future, something he says we can achieve in our lifetime. But in order to do so, the key is to ensure marginalized communities are … “A just energy future is undertaking the decarbonization of our system, switching over to renewable energy sources as fast as we should be. But at the same time, making sure that …