… the development of corporate partnerships with non-profits is an important trend connecting businesses to sustainable growth. As a summer associate with the Corporate Partnership Team … referring back to two particular corporate partnerships that provided an interesting platform: the case of Coles and Tassal moving to sustainable seafood sourcing and production. This story …
… by Riddhima Yadav, YC '18 Consider: women perform 66 percent of the world’s work but earn 10 percent of the world’s income. At the same … living in an era where women still need to be recognized as potent players on the global business stage. Started in 2014, Women’s Entrepreneurship Day is a global movement that celebrates and empowers female entrepreneurs while supporting their businesses. In mid-November I had the opportunity to attend the 2015 Women’s …
… and environmental priorities into agricultural financing? Several investment funds showcased their strategies for investing in smallholder value chains at the Global Landscapes Forum in Paris on Dec. … investments are really made by the local smallholder farmers who bear the greatest risk. “Making it easier for farmers to earn a living while leaving soil and forests intact is what …
… Towards Science Communications with Impact course taught by Paul Lussier at the School of Forestry & Environmental Studies culminated in a trip to Paris where we presented our group’s findings to the World Business Council on Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the Intergovernmental Panel on … will have the opportunity to continue working on the S2B Platform project by pursuing a case study with one of the WBCSD member companies. This presentation was timely given the …
… title of his class, “Towards Science Communications with Impact: Environmental Engagement for a Changing World.” The posted syllabus included works from Mike Hulme’s Why We Disagree … As my classmate describes in more detail in her blog post , my team worked with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the Intergovernmental Panel on … humanistic communications to develop a digital platform that would link scientists and business leaders to solve corporate sustainability challenges. This was one of those …
… Yale University and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development announced a new “Knowledge Partners” collaboration at the … Similarly, the WBCSD brings together top MBA students from Global Network schools to showcase the business opportunities in the field. “We are developing a learning system that …
… A new global study of more than 3,700 students at 29 top business schools found that corporations unwilling to act on environmental issues are … like to recruit. The study, conducted by Yale University in collaboration with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and the Global Network for Advanced Management, shows that 44 …
… crickets into protein powder. Their powder is used by food entrepreneurs and restaurants making delicious cricket-based products. We asked Yesenia some questions about being a Women Entrepreneur. What inspired you to found your business? My mother is from Oaxaca, Mexico and I grew up going to visit my grandparents, … the company and me and have been so helpful and supportive. What advice do you have for fellow Women Entrepreneurs? My advice to any entrepreneur is to take risks. You might …
… against climate change. “Thermal technologies may not seem as exciting as new technologies, for instance, offshore wind. Nor are they as visible as something like solar photovoltaics,” … now in the earliest stages of the project, working in partnership with the Yale Center forBusiness and the Environment and the Connecticut Green Bank. Check out the webpage for more … now in the earliest stages of the project, working in partnership with the Yale Center forBusiness and the Environment and the Connecticut Green Bank. Check out the webpage for more …
… to be “an enormous untapped investment opportunity.” A recent article in the Stanford Social Innovation Review found that, compared to all-male teams, female-run companies … “It is encouraging and motivating to see women succeed as leaders in the environmental business space.” As this issue gathers attention, and as the norms begin to change, CBEY and … “It is encouraging and motivating to see women succeed as leaders in the environmental business space.” As this issue gathers attention, and as the norms begin to change, CBEY and …