… climate change, and driven cultural change within the company and the broader business community. On December 13, 2016, Microsoft shared its experience with carbon pricing in the … of topics while talking through the development and successful execution of the carbon fee. How It All Began “The carbon fee is essentially our own corporate carbon tax, and it is … emissions, fostered a corporate culture of sustainability, led to 14 billion kWh of green power purchases, and positively impacted over 7 million people worldwide through carbon …
… ] Kitchen Table , cofounded by Zoë Lloyd (F&ES/SOM ‘17) and Nilofer Ahmed (SOM ’16), is creating a line of frozen, vegan-friendly meals that contain no artificial ingredients or … leases conventional and electric bikes to companies. Surveys of the 50 largest U.S. cities show that half of adults are interested in bike commuting, but less than 1 percent of people … This includes not just the availability of bikes at work, but also individual coaching on how to ride safely and plan routes, free roadside assistance, and regular bike maintenance. …
… and implementing the program proved a complex experiment. “With an annual $65 million energy expenditure, a total of 14,000 square feet of buildings, and different activities by … of carbon strongly resonated with Yale students, faculty and staff. The carbon charge was however paired with a rebate mechanism whereby units received rebates at the end of the … Yale selected 20 buildings representative of the diverse uses and budget types to assess how a carbon charge would impact the university as a whole. The remaining 280 buildings …
… demand poses a challenge in dry years with cold winters due to dependence on hydroelectric power. Scandinavian countries, just like New England, also share a wholesale electricity … District energy systems provide heating and cooling to buildings and processes through networks of hot and cold water pipes and today are transitioning to a fourth generation. This … region has, at the ready, an extensive toolkit for financial innovation, such as leasing, community campaigns, first-loss loans, and Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing. …
… answered questions about the natural world wherever they stopped. “I was curious about how natural things worked, how they changed,” said Molnar (F&ES ’04). This curiosity led to an undergraduate degree in … Molnar has been the lead scientist on the collaboration with Dow, researching and examining how the company can incorporate the value of ecosystem services into its core business. This …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment aspires to build a robust entrepreneurial community around sustainability ideas and is proud of its alumni. We recently had the … to Nathan. Appalachian Roots – Hemp 2.0 began in January 2015 when long-time friends Todd Howard and Nathan Hall teamed up. Initially they had very few resources in terms of capital, … based off the current success to date, Appalachian Roots – Hemp 2.0 is well on its way to creating something of tangible value at the intersection of business and the environment. …
… are noting shifts in consumer demand. A recent article in Meat and Poultry highlighted how, “a coalition of 40 institutional investors with a valuation of $1.25 trillion is making … are noting shifts in consumer demand. A recent article in Meat and Poultry highlighted how, “a coalition of 40 institutional investors with a valuation of $1.25 trillion is making … are noting shifts in consumer demand. A recent article in Meat and Poultry highlighted how, “a coalition of 40 institutional investors with a valuation of $1.25 trillion is making …
… Solar photovoltaics and wind are often spotlighted when we talk about renewable energy. Electricity production, though, is only one part of the energy system where … opportunities, and where investment decisions are far less informed, it is rewarding to see how open dialogue in search of a long-term thermal solution can create a new market that … opportunities, and where investment decisions are far less informed, it is rewarding to see how open dialogue in search of a long-term thermal solution can create a new market that …
… a carbon price, like removing fossil fuel subsidies or offering tax credits for renewable energy, changes the accounting. By including the true cost, or at least a portion of it, in … Care. As he pointed out, employees across the company have to be just as aware of and empowered by the carbon price as the executive team, ensuring that low-carbon investment … processes. DSM executives collectively underscored the value of the learning process. HOW DOES DSM’S CARBON PRICE SUPPORT ITS SUSTAINABILITY GOALS? Royal DSM furthers its …
… graduate from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, I feel truly empowered. My once improbable hope for businesses to look beyond profit is inspiringly the … institutions, financiers and investors all in one room can provide a true roadmap to how responsible business can be conducted. Brainstorming and collaborating on common … investments in green infrastructure and resilience. --Last, but not least, the academic community has the role of educating business and policy leaders alike in the postulates of …