… vulnerable when disaster strikes. Unlike large businesses, they often do not have the resources to complete effective contingency plans; nor are they eligible for relief that … of small enterprises 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 … into this role. Specifically: Explore ways to ensure that you will continue to provide your goods and services to small businesses if a natural disaster strikes. If you are a …
… led by fellow students from Yale GreenLight . A student team works on their pitch in the courtyard at Evans Hall As they worked on solutions, teams were able to meet with mentors at … and participate in a planting activity as an event that is likely to appeal to people living nearby. The winning team was comprised of: Dylan Cicero (F&ES), Lauren Kim (Yale … sponsored by The Yale Center for Business and the Environment , Tsai CITY , and The YaleOffice of Sustainability . 2380 Equity and Justice Environmental Innovation Thriving Food …
… that private capital flows will play in moving society toward a more sustainable future, Yale University has launched the Yale Initiative on Sustainable Finance (YISF). This new … 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 conclusions that are relevant and timely for … “We’re delighted to be partnering with Yale University as a renowned seat of learning. Our work with YISF is aimed at strengthening the quality and relevance of ESG information so …
… who are interested in reducing their electricity bills and mitigating their impacts on climate change. However, many constraints prevent low- and moderate-income (LMI) households from installing rooftop solar systems. In a new research project based at Yale, we are testing solar uptake strategies focused on LMI communities. As part of this … customers with low tax bills cannot claim tax incentives for solar projects. And fourth, many lower-income individuals are more likely to rent their homes, creating a split …
… thermal technologies (RTTs) used for heating and cooling, such as air- and ground-source heat pumps (ASHP and GSHP, respectively) and solar hot water (SHW) systems are no … group-purchase discount and information campaign for RTTs will not necessarily help renters living in an apartment; on-bill financing where the payments are transferred to the next … region and offers vertical, closed-loop GSHPs for multifamily condominiums and commercial office buildings. The company’s so called “geothermal PPA” works, in part, as a lease, since …
… 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, three … Vijay Kalra, chief of manufacturing operations; and Anirban Ghosh, chief sustainability officer. A Sustainability Journey At an investor meeting in 2008, the issue of triple bottom line was raised, prompting …
… years ahead of schedule. [2] But why? Why do people decide to install solar? Over the last four years, Yale’s Solar Energy Evolution and Diffusion Studies (SEEDS)* team has interviewed thousands … low-income customers who chose to install or signed a contract saw information from 2.1 sources, and those that did not saw information from only 1.8. The moderate-income group had …
… Alliance Launched by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment to Support Regional Collaboration on Renewable … is used for heating 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 source heat pumps, is an important facet of any mitigation strategy. The findings of the …
… Friday, April 21 was a day of showcase and celebration as Startup Yale unfolded at Yale School of Management. Bringing together top teams from across the … the culmination of a growing trend of women engaging in entrepreneurship at Yale—all four winning teams behind the $25,000 entrepreneurship prizes announced at the event are led … Chen and Christina Leos, MyHealth Ed has developed a mobile app called Real Talk that uses stories from teens to engage middle schoolers on sexual health topics. Miller Prize: Arix …
… Yale and MIT Sloan scholars identify actionable steps toward constructive conversations in a … is for individuals to break through and produce results for oneself, one’s organization, or our society as a whole. In Breaking Through Gridlock: The Power of Conversation in a … of social and environmental change leaders. It has been refined through its use in courses at a number of universities such as the University of Michigan and Cornell by …