… the world who developed an environmental, social, and governance-focused (ESG) investment product for university endowments. Nearly 50 students making up 10 teams from top MBA … vehicles. An important recent indicator of wider acceptance of SRI investing came this October when the U.S. Department of Labor overturned prior guidance that discouraged … and the Sustainable Accounting Standards Board. Finally, John Streur, President and CEO of Calvert Investments, closed out the conference with an inspiring keynote address. As …
… dedicated to high-quality sustainable fashion. The company started by making its products from vintage clothes, but this quickly became impossible as the company scaled; … Aflalo said, this is not a common perspective. “People are so accustomed to super cheap products,” she said, noting that decades of globalization have encouraged and reinforced … the video: Related Events Bright Lights, Green Sights: Yael Aflalo, Reformation Thu, October 29th, 2015, 8:00 AM EDT — 8:45 AM EDT Evans Hall, Beinecke Terrace Bright Lights, …
… from friends, requested shampoo. In the beginning, as she mixed ingredients and tested new products, her focus remained on one concern—not marketing, not customer acquisition, but … blow up this building.” Her entrance into the market for multicultural hair and skincare products came at an auspicious moment. In the early nineties, the “going natural” movement … Hall - 2410 Bewkes Classroom Bright Lights, Green Sights: Yael Aflalo, Reformation Thu, October 29th, 2015, 8:00 AM EDT — 8:45 AM EDT Evans Hall, Beinecke Terrace … In May of 1993, …
… Retailers face potential sustainability challenges across the value chain, from sourcing of product ingredients and components, to packaging materials, and energy and water use to … to improve the sustainability of the supply chain while educating consumers on sustainable product alternatives through certifications like MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) which … applying pressure both from suppliers and consumers. Through my research on 13 business sectors in retail industry, I see that the opportunities for NGOs to partner with local …
… A business plan that aims to turn food waste into new products, and profits, won the 2016 Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize. Renewal Mill, created … ’16 M.E.M./M.B.A. and Claire Schlemme ’11 M.E.M. — is working to identify and convert products found in existing food waste streams into new wholesome and nutritious foods. Their … the business plans has risen steadily,” said Ralph Earle III ’84 M.P.P.M., managing director of the Clean Energy Venture Group, who has served as a judge for all eight Sabin Prize …
… water wasn’t needed in vast quantities,” said Michael Warady (F&ES/SOM ‘17), CEO of Maike Water . (The name maike is derived from Chinese, and means, “to be able to make … has led to this issue being overlooked.” Warady and Rupal J. Patel (F&ES ‘16), CTO of Maike Water, plan to address this gap with end-of-pipe sensors and big data software … seed funds for eco-ventures to support vital areas for commercial success including product R&D, incorporation, market surveying, and product or service prototyping. In …
… incentives are now involved. “From our end, we saw an opportunity to create a much better product,” said Patrick McDonnell, the senior director of conservation and load management at UI. “This effort is giving us insights into new … incentives are now involved. “From our end, we saw an opportunity to create a much better product,” said Patrick McDonnell, the senior director of conservation and load management at …
… the talent and innovation happening all across Yale’s campus,” says Jim Boyle, managing director of YEI. This year marks the first that winners of the Thorne, Sabin and Miller Prizes … Poda Foods , which sells food-grade cricket protein for use in more sustainable food products. The Yale Venture Challenge has been part of the Yale ecosystem for the past decade … Poda Foods , which sells food-grade cricket protein for use in more sustainable food products. The Yale Venture Challenge has been part of the Yale ecosystem for the past decade …
… running. The idea pivoted from a microgrid development company to a more commercial product such as a residential battery. The team received valuable support and guidance … a hardware energy startup. Your friends and classmates are not your customers, the product is complicated to explain and it is mostly geared towards affluent families in rural … running. The idea pivoted from a microgrid development company to a more commercial product such as a residential battery. The team received valuable support and guidance …
… though more than 200 varieties existed, not more than about 10 are used in industrial production today. Hodo, explained Tsai, is interested in “extending the varieties of organic … though more than 200 varieties existed, not more than about 10 are used in industrial production today. Hodo, explained Tsai, is interested in “extending the varieties of organic … Hall, Lin Tech Classroom (4400) Bright Lights, Green Sights: Yael Aflalo, Reformation Thu, October 29th, 2015, 8:00 AM EDT — 8:45 AM EDT Evans Hall, Beinecke Terrace … Minh Tsai was …