… apply from the graduate schools as well as from Yale College,” says Sophie Janaskie, Environmental Innovation Fellow at the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY). … education platform that offers math, English, leadership, computer literacy 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 green-sector opportunities and take active, informed roles in public/civic life, creating …
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… encouraging high rates of adoption. (See the Solarize Your Community guidebook for more information.) Solarize South Kingstown group. Image courtesy of SmartPower. Given that, how … or not, businesses may find that Rhode Island’s unique incentive process presents a steep learning curve. Miscommunications and confusion about this process—among other things—can … has been helping Rhode Island homeowners go solar. Sydney Hanson Usatine (Master of Environmental Management '19) Solarize is a solar adoption program in which a community …
… money and help the planet. In this situation, Katrina saw the opportunity for a viable and environmentally sustainable business model. Over the next year and a half, she developed … and an internet of things that may be more common in the future but is not widespread now. Based on these findings, Katrina reached an insight that is common for entrepreneurs, though … and an internet of things that may be more common in the future but is not widespread now. Based on these findings, Katrina reached an insight that is common for entrepreneurs, though …
… latest trends, challenges, and solutions in corporate sustainability, as part of the annual GreenBiz conference . While a hotel with five swimming pools and a lazy river in the middle … For instance, companies like Kellogg’s, Mars, and Caesars Entertainment are setting science-based targets for reducing their greenhouse gas emissions, under an initiative led by World … of this change, as investors increasingly assess companies based on ESG performance. ESG information relates not only to social and environmental sustainability but also financial …
… pursue sustainable practices. In short, there is a profound shift underway in how capital markets value companies. So if you’re an investor, what do you need to know? In partnership … offer a certification program and legal framework by which companies can fold social and environmental impacts into their bottom line.) “Through greater appreciation of the real … Launch Party Tue, March 20th, 2018, 3:00 PM EDT — 5:00 PM EDT Patagonia SoHo store, 72 Greene St., New York, NY 10012 Women at the Forefront of Social Change: Creating Impact …
… the Environment to provide funding and mentorship to new eco-ventures, include a machine-learning platform for drones and an impact investing tool designed to build consumer … embodies this idea by using two emerging technologies to help local organizations find information efficiently, across vast and complex landscapes.” Goldman Sachs estimates that … of $100 billion by 2020. While most of this is in military applications ($70B) and consumer markets ($17B), Goldman analysts believe the fastest growth will be in commercial and civil …
… funding will target five distinct areas of investment: public transit infrastructure, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation, and rural and … one of three objectives: economic outcomes, like assuring people have well-paying jobs; environmental outcomes, like advancing the development of a low-carbon economy; or social … funding will target five distinct areas of investment: public transit infrastructure, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation, and rural and …
… Laura Hammett, a co-author of the report and recent graduate of the School of Forestry and Environmental Studies (F&ES). “We wanted to explore new ways that private entities can … help bolster local infrastructure and economies post-disaster. “Companies rely on healthy markets to sell their products and services. If they use their expertise and resources to creatively help restart these markets, there is an opportunity for them to do well while doing good,” says Katy Mixter, …
… Last spring, Sara Harari, a second-year joint degree student at Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies and Yale School of Management, had a question for CBEY: How can we … New Haven Farms , New Haven Land Trust , and CitySeed’s Mobile Market . Liz Marsh, Farm-based Wellness Program Manager at New Haven Farms presents to the crowd of student … teams jump-started their work with an ideation session led by fellow students from Yale GreenLight . A student team works on their pitch in the courtyard at Evans Hall As they …