… Natural disasters have filled the news in recent months, occurring so frequently that they … out of the Yale Center for Business and the Environment explores how the private sector, with its nimbleness and operations expertise, can support small businesses after disaster, … be adapted in real-time to the needs of users after a disaster. Prior to disaster, partner with organizations that can support small businesses after disasters—for example, a group …
… Professor of Organizational Behavior at Yale School of Management, opened the conference with a discussion on the value of working in interdisciplinary teams and listening with empathy to identify the true questions that need to be answered at the community level. … Program Tagan Engel, Executive Producer, The Table Underground; Food Systems & Community Development Consultant Faith Fennelly CEO & Founder of Bridgeport Blossoms / Grants Manager …
… to investigate challenges in sustainable finance. YISF anticipates extensive interactions with market participants, leading scholars and non-profit organizations. These partnerships … for Business and the Environment , YISF will be co-led by Todd Cort, a faculty member with joint appointments at SOM and F&ES. “Our aim is to move swiftly toward meaningful … said. As a starting point, YISF is working with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) to help clarify the concept of Environmental, Social and Governance …
… set by rooftop solar developers or financing companies. Third, low-income customers with low tax bills cannot claim tax incentives for solar projects. And fourth, many … outreach. Many states lack community solar enabling legislation, which can inhibit development of affordable or shared solar projects, while other states may have regulatory … based on p10 table at an 85% factor [2] This analysis of 2013 Census Bureau data showed that 25% of low-english proficiency households …
… less than a dollar saved today . [1] (This is unreasonable because it indicates that even with zero-interest loans, people may still hesitate to install RTTs even when the costs are … one another about the benefits of the technology in question, negotiate a volume discount with installers, and encourage new entrants, eventually scaling up the market. Solarize … bundled packages of both. The program addresses three major barriers. Customer nescience with RTTs and EE measures is tackled by educational and outreach programs in community …
… Headquartered in Mumbai, the Mahindra Group is a $17.8 billion federation of companies with a presence in over 100 countries and operations that span more than 20 industries, … Mahindra became the first Indian company to adopt an internal carbon price. In conversation with Yale School of Management’s Senior Associate Dean For the Executive MBA, David Bach, … that reduce the company’s carbon footprint. In part, this focus on sustainability fit with Mahindra’s goal to make the top 50 most- admired brands by 2021. But a strong business …
… administrative data on solar adoptions to shed light on this question. This work led naturally to a related question: Why do some communities install solar at much higher rates … U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative to develop more effective ways to communicate with low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities about solar. (These were defined as annual … reasons—financing issues, lack of access to capital, limited information, the complexities associatedwith installations on multi-family dwellings, low home ownership rates. We are …
… is coordinating activities to harmonize and share best practices in the regional development of markets for renewable heating and cooling technologies across the Northeast. … and cooling purposes. As a result, heating and cooling is both a major source of greenhouse gas emissions and, through the installation of renewable technologies like ground and air … and installation processes. Importantly, the Renewable Thermal Alliance has also partnered with the Connecticut Green Bank to establish a sound financial foundation and stimulate …
… at Yale School of Management. Bringing together top teams from across the university with new venture ideas addressing public health and education needs, environmental issues … Innovation: MyHealth Ed . Launched by SOM student Vichi Jagannathan (SOM ’17) along with Elizabeth Chen and Christina Leos, MyHealth Ed has developed a mobile app called Real … Miller Prize: Arix Technologies . SOM student Dianna Liu (’18) came to Yale’s MBA program with a background in engineering from ExxonMobil and a vision for a new company that would …
… constructive conversations in a polarized world Think about the last time you tried to talk with someone about political, social, or environmental issues who didn’t already agree with … authentic expression of what you care about. From this foundation, your words will flow naturally as your own self-expression. Start Talking: Use the five elements of a … Studies. He holds a master’s in leadership and sustainability from Yale and a master’s in ecological systems engineering and a bachelor’s in physics from Purdue. Equity and Justice …