… 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. … are well suited to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially goal 12 for responsible consumption and production, due to the complexity and expansiveness of their … advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. A - Adopt a declaration in support of SDGs A company commitment to the SDGs sends a message of accountability to consumers and peer …
… 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 … around clean meat, the term that has been used recently for cultured or lab-grown meat. What makes the meat clean is that it is grown in sanitary laboratory environments, free of … Clean meat is not currently in the market in any form as costs are being brought down. One company, Just, is hoping to have a product in the market by the end of 2018. There are 26 …
… 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 … Business and the Environment (CBEY). “We were delighted to get so much excitement in its first year, and hope that even more teams apply this time. We are inspired by the … and take active, informed roles in public/civic life, creating more climate- resilient and responsible communities. While the link between educating young girls in Afghanistan and …
… 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 … 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 … 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 …
… 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 … in other geographical 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 … Energy Evolution and Diffusion Among Low- and Middle- Income Households (SEEDS II) Related News Yale-Led Project to Widen Access to Household Solar Receives Federal Grant … Sydney …
… Katrina Barlow (SOM ’17) came to Yale interested in starting a company. “There’s no better time to start a company than while you’re at school,” she says. “What do you have to lose?” The first thing she needed was the right idea, and she found it … classes wouldn’t have touched on,” she says, “I wish everyone started a company!” Related News Women Sweep $100,000 in Startup Prizes at Yale University … Ben Soltoff … Katrina …
… This past February, professionals from the world’s most influential companies gathered in Phoenix to discuss the latest … introducing us to new concepts and ways of thinking. Here are three key lessons that we learned: The private sector is both supporting and leading global environmental action. Many … mitigation efforts. Many science-based targets deal only with emissions that result from a company’s direct operations and energy use, but some companies are also considering how to …
… a profound shift underway in how capital markets value companies. So if you’re an investor, what do you need to know? In partnership with Patagonia and wealth advisory firm Caprock , … 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 … $450 million in its IPO. At the same time, JP Morgan has pegged the market for socially responsible investing somewhere between $400 billion and $1 trillion dollars. Through …
… enable natural resource managers, urban planners, farmers, and more to inexpensively track what matters most to their work. DroneFlow cofounder, Andrew Wilcox (F&ES ’18) Wilcox’s … in data-driven environmental solutions was galvanized through recent work at SilviaTerra, a company using remote sensing, big data, cloud computing, and mobile access to better manage … 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 …
… 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, … from a homeless shelter. She had nowhere to go. She was struggling. Could he help? Sohi did what he could—found her housing, connected her to social services. One year out, her kids … influenced by the deeper conviction that infrastructure empowers its citizens, a conviction learned not only through his time on city council but from his personal experience growing …