… the SDGs, though they may address them behind the scenes. However, integrating SDGs into business strategy should dispel this belief. Instead, publically aligning with the SDGs can … as “the principle of defining the social and environmental topics that matter most to your business and your stakeholders.” With 17 goals to consider, there is a risk of … concerns to raise. Assessing materiality as it relates to the SDGs will also uncover the business case for addressing them. Patagonia, for instance, admittedly doesn’t engage with …
… Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions How Plant Rich Diets are Taking Off for Business and the Environment … Sep 24, 2018 How Plant Rich Diets are Taking Off for Business and the Environment The future of food is seriously thinking about plant-rich … into our food system through plant-based foods. … How Plant Rich Diets are Taking Off for Business and the Environment …
… Yale College,” says Sophie Janaskie, Environmental Innovation Fellow at the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY). “We were delighted to get so much excitement in its … and programming courses in Afghanistan to empower girls with greater autonomy over family planning and reproductive health. They also teach skills that prepare students to work in … Yale College,” says Sophie Janaskie, Environmental Innovation Fellow at the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY). “We were delighted to get so much excitement in its …
… Each year the Yale Center for Business and the Environment gives teams applying to the Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize the … file-default","data-delta":"3"}}]] Kate Carman Business Development Associate, Pivot Leadership … Meet the Mentors of the 2016 Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize Each year the Yale Center for Business and the Environment gives teams applying to the Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize the …
… The strength of the Rhode Island solar market makes it a very attractive place to do business, and the state has consequently generated “buzz” in the solar installation world. … regions who want to expand their reach. Whether a longtime solar company or not, businesses may find that Rhode Island’s unique incentive process presents a steep learning … cost of solar drops, this motivation is becoming more compelling and reaching more people. Business is booming in the state, and the growth of solar in Rhode Island—mirrored …
… In this situation, Katrina saw the opportunity for a viable and environmentally sustainable business model. Over the next year and a half, she developed this idea into Powerhouse, … Katrina was familiar with the Sabin Prize. She had already taken advantage of several other entrepreneurial resources at Yale, and she led the Entrepreneurship Club at the School of … media company with strong ties to the tech world, Katrina says, “everything that was entrepreneurial about my business school education is now being applied in real-life.” …
… communicating their activities to a global audience. By connecting to a global framework, businesses can integrate sustainability issues into their strategies that they otherwise … government announced that it would withdraw from the Paris Agreement. Yet soon after, businesses were among the first actors to step forward and reaffirm their dedication to … for demonstrably meaningful results, not just lip service. Given the wide range of actions businesses are taking to achieve sustainability, it is easy to frame small steps as large …
… know? In partnership with Patagonia and wealth advisory firm Caprock , the Yale Center for Business and the Environment has released a new publication to answer this question. Entitled “ Just Good Business: An Investor’s Guide to B Corps , ” this report explores the distinct financial … technology and services, intangible assets are acquiring an increasingly important part of business valuation; it is the foolish executive who refuses to explore ways to optimize …
… year’s $10,000 Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant, disbursed annually by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment to provide funding and mentorship to new eco-ventures, include … move their ideas forward. “The judges this year were so impressed by the substance of the business ideas submitted and the quality of the applications," said David Sobokta , CBEY … year’s $10,000 Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant, disbursed annually by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment to provide funding and mentorship to new eco-ventures, include …
… media coverage of these events recedes, the local effects persist—often for years. Small businesses, which account for the vast majority of enterprises in the U.S. and employ half … private-sector workforce, are particularly vulnerable when disaster strikes. Unlike large businesses, they often do not have the resources to complete effective contingency plans; … in the U.S. shutter in the wake of shock. A new report out of the Yale Center for Business and the Environment explores how the private sector, with its nimbleness and …