… is often seen as a core element of carbon pricing policies in the US and many other countries. Yet, contrary to the expectation that revenue-neutrality would increase the … to the group’s average performance also makes it difficult for planning and decision-making. In the target scheme, a specific reduction target of 1 percent was given. Units … Studies and will be published on the SESYNC Case Study Collection in January 2017. Related Events Internal Carbon Pricing - Practical Experiences from the Private Sector: Microsoft …
… 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 … water and both heating and cooling space, referred to collectively as thermal energy, accounts for roughly one-third of the total energy consumed in the U.S. Sixty-five percent of … solar thermal hot water and biomass heating. Building codes, retrofit rates and energyefficiency measures all proved key in the transition to a clean energy future. While climate …
… experience with internal carbon pricing as a means to supporting internal decision-making and driving the company’s sustainability goals. Watch the full webinar here: THE … 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 financial … and is interested in sharing its experience, please contact us at cbey@yale.edu Related Events Practical Experiences from the Private Sector: Royal DSM Mon, July 18th, 2016, 5:30 …
… a legacy and formed an entire new generation of climate activists. This was my first encounter with climate change and the dire consequences it brings. This emotional experience … in Environmental Management graduate from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, I feel truly empowered. My once improbable hope for businesses to look beyond … impact, although there is still a long way to go. Some key insights I took away from the event: --It is certainly an exciting trend that in many companies, the C-suite is on board …
… heartily reinforced through his work at Yale. “What I love about coming here is the energy, passion, intelligence and lack of silos,” he said. “As an institution, the … For more information about social entrepreneurship at Yale, contact Cass Walker . Related Programs Planetary Solutions Generator Related Events 2016 Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize Fri, April 15th, 2016, 4:00 AM EDT — 7:30 AM EDT …
… Center for Business and the Environment, along with the School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, welcomes Helle Gronli as a newly hired associate research scientist. In this … that provides investment support to energyefficiency and renewable projects across the country. While there, Gronli managed a team that both tracked the progress of existing … cross-country ski races, the Birkebeinerrennet, which traverses more than 25 miles west to eventually finish in Lillehammer, host of the 1994 Winter Olympics. Gronli has completed the …
… who could directly add value as the company grew in specific markets. Pigeonly’s expansion eventually forced internal conversation about what market, precisely, the company served. … who could directly add value as the company grew in specific markets. Pigeonly’s expansion eventually forced internal conversation about what market, precisely, the company served. … solve for folks that most of the industry doesn’t have time for.” Watch the video: Related Programs Sustainable Venture Prize Related Events Bright Lights, Green Sights: Yael Aflalo, …
… governance-focused (ESG) investment product for university endowments. Nearly 50 students making up 10 teams from top MBA programs participated. These students represent a growing … Principles of Responsible Investing, DBL Partners, MSCI ESG Research, and the Sustainable Accounting Standards Board. Finally, John Streur, President and CEO of Calvert Investments, … across the three pillars, ES and G, are too great and too pervasive to ignore. Related Events Yale Responsible Investing Conference & Low-Carbon Portfolio Case Competition Fri, …
… an education. “The second five years I really hated,” she said, speaking at the kickoff event of the Bright Lights, Green Sights speaker series, which focuses on urban … with an incredible amount of empathy, and then this other thing: an incredible amount of accountability.” After that, she was sure what to do. In 2009, Aflalo founded Reformation , a Benefit Corporation dedicated to high-quality sustainable fashion. The company started by making its products from vintage clothes, but this quickly became impossible as the company …
… I’ve ever had,” she said. “Knowing that the glass is half-full.” Watch the video: Related Events Bright Lights, Green Sights: Lisa Price, Carol’s Daughter Wed, December 9th, 2015, …