… and successful execution of the carbon fee. How It All Began “The carbon fee is essentially our own corporate carbon tax, and it is putting us on a path to a net-zero-emissions world,” … the world carbon neutral by fiscal year 2013, targeting not only data centers but also offices, software development labs, manufacturing plants, and employee business travel. To … of animal husbandry,” said TJ. Microsoft is also leveraging its Puget Sound campus as a “living laboratory” to test, innovate, and accelerate improvements in renewable energy. One …
… $10,000 from this year’s Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant , disbursed annually by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment to provide funding and mentorship to new … healthy meals and reduce food waste while building on their desire to cook,” said Lloyd. “Our plant-based meals are the perfect solution for that mid-week crunch, so people no longer … roads in a safe, supported and enjoyable way,” said Hutchinson. Bike City’s pilot ran this summer in New Haven and, to Hutchinson’s and Jalbert’s mild surprise, it was oversubscribed. …
… project that involved twenty campus buildings and tested the design and implementation of four different carbon-pricing schemes. In the webinar, representatives from Yale shared the … behind the carbon charge, Provost Ben Polak emphasized the use of the campus as a living laboratory: “As a research and teaching university, Yale views the carbon charge as … the carbon fee,” he said. “People are more aware and engaged. We have staff in the budget office talk regularly about tons of carbon. These are positive results that Yale is excited …
… heating to the widespread use of biomass in Sweden and district heating in Denmark. Energy sources vary, too: Norway produces 99 percent of its electricity from hydro, Sweden 50 … processes through networks of hot and cold water pipes and today are transitioning to a fourth generation. This new generation of smart thermal energy grids will tackle the … of heat supply to energy efficient buildings and the integration of low-temperature heat sources, such as surplus heat from industrial processes and data centers . Being a latecomer …
… We are pleased and honored to welcome Molnar back to F&ES as an Executive Fellow. We encourage you to say hello (and to take a look at her stunning photography )! Thriving Food … We are pleased and honored to welcome Molnar back to F&ES as an Executive Fellow. We encourage you to say hello (and to take a look at her stunning photography )! … When Jennifer … We are pleased and honored to welcome Molnar back to F&ES as an Executive Fellow. We encourage you to say hello (and to take a look at her stunning photography )! … CBEY Welcomes …
… Sobotka Stories will introduce you to former recipients of the Sobotka Seed Stage Venture grants who share their experience and perspective. The Yale Center for Business and the Environment aspires to build a robust entrepreneurial … long-time friends Todd Howard and Nathan Hall teamed up. Initially they had very few resources in terms of capital, land and equipment. However, through their tenacity they found a …
… wherein 800 percent of what is grown is thrown away,” he said at a September 29 talk at the Yale School of Management. “That is just one of the reasons that animal agriculture is … for meat one of today's most important tech trends. And why? Friedrich identified four central reasons that conventional meat consumption must be reined in. First, food that … Third, the overconsumption of meat is a recognized public health concern. And fourth, the current global meat industry raises serious concerns over the ethical treatment …
… Electricity production, though, is only one part of the energy system where renewable sources bring value and environmental benefits. Buildings’ demand for heating and cooling—a … investigating market mechanisms that can streamline investments. (FORTT is based at the Yale Center for Business and the Environment and is part of a larger coalition that includes … and are well recognized in Europe. Shortly before Brexit, the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change analyzed leaders in the market—Austria, Denmark and Germany, where renewable …
… by the Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition in partnership with the World Economic Forum and Yale University. The series aims to spotlight leading examples of internal carbon pricing by … that “systemic issues such as carbon pricing” are needed “to advance the agenda for climate action.” Collective action from the private and public sectors on carbon pricing … highlighted the role and value of DSM’s internal carbon price. “We want to future-proof our business,” Sijbesma said. DSM aspires to be prepared for the day when a carbon price …
… Inconvenient truth ” – a movie that created a legacy and formed an entire new generation of climate activists. This was my first encounter with climate change and the dire consequences … steer me to seek rational and professional solutions to save the Earth. As I began this journey, it seemed an uphill battle…unlikely that business was willing or able to consider … much beyond profit. Today, as a Master in Environmental Management graduate from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, I feel truly empowered. My once …