… the fashion industry is also notoriously known as the second most polluting after fossil fuels. When combined with the fact that clothing supply chains are one of the most globally integrated—about three-quarters of the world’s clothing exports come from developing countries—implementing sustainable practices will have far-reaching impact. … space with Patagonia Provisions ® they are, however, poised to advance goal 15 - life on land- by promoting restorative agricultural practices in their food supply chain. A- Align …
… thinking about plant-rich diets. In early September, a group of more than 400 leaders from across the entrepreneurship, investment, corporate, academia, non-profit, and public … working the space developing products as varied as ground beef to tuna. Going fromLand to Sea With the release of a Good Food Institute report and a session with Sylvia … what we take out of the system, Earle said “In a world that is rightly so concerned about climate change and the atmosphere, to be so ignorant and neglectful of our oceans is deeply …
… is available to students thinking about creative solutions to help mitigate the effects of climate change? As part of the Climate Change Innovation Seed Funding program, students can apply to receive up to $3000 in funding to help move an idea forward. From a community movement to a communications strategy to a for-profit solution, this … the effects of climate change. Now in its second year, this program has attracted interest from a diverse set of students across Yale’s campus. “Last year we had 23 interdisciplinary …
… to the Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize the opportunity to be matched with a mentor from our network of partners and experts. Sabin Mentors commit a minimum of two hours to … file-default","data-delta":"5"}}]] Jessamine Fitzpatrick Senior Vice President, New Island Capital Management … file-default","data-delta":"8"}}]] Angel Hsu Assistant Professor, Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies …
… Solarize South Kingstown group. Image courtesy of SmartPower. Given that, how is Rhode Island faring after half a decade of Solarize? With help from SmartPower, a nonprofit marketing firm that specializes in energy efficiency and clean energy, this post outlines both Rhode Island’s recent Solarize …
… right idea, and she found it when she learned about the potential for households to benefit from a sort of “energy arbitrage.” Due to the low marginal cost of renewable energy, electricity from … a full-time job. She used her skills and connections from her prior work as a journalist to land a role in business development at Vox Media. She calls herself a “re-emerged …
… This past February, professionals from the world’s most influential companies gathered in Phoenix to discuss the latest … as well as other companies. Companies are at the forefront of many SDGs, such as combating climate change, which is Goal 13. In 2017, global progress towards this goal encountered a … targets deal only with emissions that result from a company’s direct operations and energy use, but some companies are also considering how to reduce emissions broadly …
… demonstrated a greater revenue growth rate than public firms of comparable size from 2006 to 2011—a period that includes the Great Recession. And between 2013 and 2015 … Owner of The Caprock Group, Matthew Weatherley-White. “As the economy continues to shift from manufacturing and resource extraction to technology and services, intangible assets are … companies and companies seeking sustainable existence—have grown without much help from one another,” says Vincent Stanley, Director of Philosophy at Patagonia. “The hope of …
… engagement. DroneFlow, cofounded by Andrew Wilcox (F&ES ’18) and Max Messinger (Wake Forest University) uses machine-learning software to automate data collection via drone. By … States. “I’ve spent several years in rural South America considering how technologies from the US can be appropriately applied to challenges in places like the Amazon … to help local organizations find information efficiently, across vast and complex landscapes.” Goldman Sachs estimates that drones will reach a market size of $100 billion by …
… whomever he’s with, Amarjeet Sohi likes to tell the story of a phone call he once received from a Canadian mother of three. Sohi was a member of the Edmonton City Council at the time, … called to explain that mental health and addiction issues had her on the verge of eviction from a homeless shelter. She had nowhere to go. She was struggling. Could he help? Sohi did … foundation for that.” Watch the video: Equity and Justice Sustainable Finance and ESG Clean Energy Canada’s Big, Optimistic Infrastructure Bet … Dec 06, 2017 Canada’s Big, Optimistic …