… Building from recent research testing strategies and messages that are most conducive to solar adoption, this new project seeks to develop more effective ways to communicate with low- and … marketing firm; MySunBuddy , an online marketplace that connects solar owners with solar buyers About the SunShot Initiative The U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative is a …
… of energy justice and bring the voices of experts in the field to the public! As part of this seminar offered for credit at the Yale School of the Environment, we are making the lectures open to the public. This series explores the multifaceted and exciting role of justice in the clean energy … of significant magnitude. Drawing on Yale’s faculty and practitioners from the field, this energy justice seminar will give attendees detailed insight into the latest thinking …
… palm oil has been documented since ancient times, it is only in the past few decades that this tropical product has taken off in the international market. An invisible component of … the world. Golden Agri Resources (GAR) has been in the forefront of this palm oil boom in Indonesia. Founded in 1996 by the influential Widjaja family (operators of the Sinar Mas … hectares of plantation lands to running extraction and refining mills and marketing its own brand of cooking oil. While GAR is headquartered in Singapore, the company’s palm …
… their own operations, but also from all of their suppliers. For environmental NGOs, the Indonesian Palm Oil Pledge (as the agreement was named) represented a dramatic advance in … land rights. Indonesian land-use laws were ambiguous and land ownership unmapped. This indeterminate state of affairs had led to widespread corruption, as companies … (they own about 15% of the oil palm land in Indonesia and three own their own consumer brands of palm oil), they had vast influence on growers. If they could be convinced to …
… and disadvantages can be addressed from empathy, knowledge, and the intention of making this a better world. Together we can build relationships, networks, and connections–and take … and develop clean, affordable, and equitable energy systems. Find out all the details about this program HERE . Clean Energy Equity and Justice Sustainable Finance and ESG Certificate … and disadvantages can be addressed from empathy, knowledge, and the intention of making this a better world. Together we can build relationships, networks, and connections–and take …
… Not only is it in the news, it is also an ingredient in roughly half of the products we buy. However, it is not something that consumers can easily spot or screen for. When, in … in the global economy. And, as fires set to clear land for palm oil plantations blazed in Indonesia throughout the fall of 2015, covering the region in haze, the ubiquitous commodity … in 2013 according to Bloomberg ) industry that supplies 39% of the world’s vegetable oil. This growth has occurred largely in the last 20 years (see graph below) – which has …
… Overview Eager to play a part in addressing climate change but don't know where to start? Broaden your understanding of climate entrepreneurship and … and a desire to gain real-world experiences by interacting with startups and investors in this field. Possession of basic knowledge about startups and Venture Capital (VCs) but no … (Feb 19): Basics of climate entrepreneurship, stages, pathways, and business models; building desirable products/services Speaker Sessions (Feb 21 & 26): Two sessions with …
… web presence is produced in partnership with Yale Center for Business and the Environment. This web presence is a leading resource for practitioners, investors, conservationists, … Institute of Land Policy in 2006 and held at Yale School of the Environment in 2007. This initial training course – nicknamed the “Boot Camp” for its intensity – tackled the art … momentum for additional workshops, provided a clear rationale for backbone support in this emerging field, and spurred the eventual creation of CFN at Island Press with seed …
… and generative conversations that transform our work, our lives, and our world. Convened by Patagonia Director of Philosophy and CBEY Resident Fellow Vincent Stanley , our meetings are … also enhance the dialogue, debate, and collaboration that shape our monthly discussions. Building trust and common understanding involves spending time together. During the … Thank you for your interest. Our application has closed. Please consider applying for this opportunity in August 2024! Questions? Contact Nicole Wong and Asher Noble . …
… round out the conversations, adding different perspectives and potential paths to pursue. This series was inspired by our ongoing work and relationship with Vincent Stanley , CBEY … We deeply appreciate learning from a gifted writer, author and thoughtful listener. We hope this series provides a similar experience for you. Clean Energy Corporate Sustainability … 1982 Alumni, Business Leaders Voices from Yale Vincent Stanley Director of Philosophy at Patagonia Resident Fellow at Yale Center for Business and the Environment Business Leaders, …