… and the School of the Environment are producing an impressive cohort of multidisciplinary future leaders. My wife Nicole and I have already had the pleasure of engaging with a number … regenerative ag & ranching project I am working on!” We are thrilled to have Xavier as the newest member of CBEY’s Advisory Board , an inspiring and diverse group of people who … and the School of the Environment are producing an impressive cohort of multidisciplinary future leaders. My wife Nicole and I have already had the pleasure of engaging with a number …
… from the conference. Reporting, Accounting, Auditing. Thank You, Next? The most used acronym at GreenBiz? CSRD, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. It quickly … practitioners at large organizations are working hard to navigate the emerging disclosure landscape. It reminds me of where sustainability began in most companies: through compliance … not just about absorbing knowledge but also about reflecting on the impact we can have as future leaders in sustainability. Alisa Reiner (YSE ‘25) puts it best, “I was so proud to …
… The Yale Center for Business and Environment (CBEY) today announced the release of two new reports examining options to improve and advance regenerative agriculture practices, “ … and the opportunity they present for deep and meaningful food systems transformation on land and at sea. “The collective future of the world’s oceans and soils, and the communities who depend upon both, will be …
… two $10,000 awards annually. This year, the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures focused on solutions in four key areas of urgent action: Protecting and restoring ecosystems and biodiversity Food, agriculture and landuse Energy use, efficiency and access Materials and waste After a competitive and … Bhatnagar (MBA ’18) is an author and strategic advisor for Primary Venture Partners, a NewYork based early-stage venture firm. Eric Rubenstein (YC ’04) is Founding Manager …
… one look at my pants, he knew which one I was attending. Just as vibrant and quirky as Portland, there were a sea of prints in the room, worn by leaders and up-and-comers in the … consuming water to produce goods, with 79 billion cubic metres of water per year being used (Florida State University). According to FSU and Statista, the amount of water needed … paired well with another on what we can take away from fast fashion strategy. Perhaps the future of sustainable fashion requires help from influencers...perhaps better storytelling …
… of production by using resource-efficient processes, such as minimizing water and energy use, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Circular design : Initiatives that aim to design … still significantly better than traditional materials and are a crucial steppingstone for future improvements . Supporting such initiatives often provides R&D funding for … materials are designed to be long-lasting and durable, so they don’t contribute to the landfilling problem. However, this often means that they are not biodegradable, which then …
… by external judges, CBEY awarded over $19,000 in grants to seven environmentally-focused ventures. From here, ventures will continue to receive support from CBEY to bring … microalgae's natural biomineralizing capabilities using electrochemical cells powered by renewable energy. The Velocity Raptor John Havlik (Yale School of Management), Michael Heyang … Partner of Echo River Capital, working on climate adaptation by investing in impactful water-related technologies that improve human health, the environment and climate …
… When the COVID-19 pandemic struck Southwest Montana, the resulting economic downturn caused thousands of Montanans to go hungry. Fifth-generation rancher Matt Pierson stepped up … nonprofit facility. However, Pierson had limited options for supplying energy to the new processing facility. The local utility company, NorthWestern Energy, allowed Pierson … for the earth. "Throughout this entire process, we have tried to be good stewards of the land and natural resources. Looking for alternative energy sources for the Producer …
… our lives. What we haven’t done very well is ensure that those products don’t cause harm. We as a society are excellent at solving problems and we are terrible at defining … suppliers, academia and authorities to collaborate with Volvo Group experts to develop future transport solutions. Their first innovation hub was started in Gothenburg, Sweden, … to harness the power of business and finance, but without critically assessing the current landscape, and working with communities and their knowledge and needs, perhaps we might just …
… and Zero Waste Boxes, TerraCycle has made it easy for consumers to help divert waste from landfills. Marian Chertow, a professor of Industrial Ecology at the Yale School of the … companies. To eliminate waste in the context of a profitable business, TerraCycle’s in-house R&D team first develops a recycling solution to process the brand’s waste product … at end-of-life.” Retail brands and partners are yet to reach zero waste, but in the future, the creation and expansion of the circular economy is a key goal for TerraCycle. …