… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment is delighted to welcome Xavier Rolet to our Advisory Board! Xavier is currently Chairman at Shore Capital Markets and has held many … environmental challenges facing humanity." In addition to his extensive experience in finance, he brings an entrepreneurial spirit and deep commitment to innovation. Thirty years … already been in action, as he’s been engaging in CBEY’s work in thriving food systems via our Regenerative Agriculture Lab with Resident Fellow, Tagan Engel . Also, he and his wife, …
… focus of GreenBiz would be on compliance and disclosures. Navigating such changing discourse and regulations underscored the dynamic nature of the sustainability field. We spoke … at GreenBiz 2024 was 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, … a principle that deeply resonated with each of us throughout the conference Clean Energy Corporate Sustainability Sustainable Finance and ESG Thriving Food Systems and Nature …
… practices not only has the potential to help decelerate global warming, but also make our food systems more resilient against climate impacts," said Stuart DeCew, Executive Director at CBEY . "In order to do that, we must … Through this research, the report seeks to inspire this thoughtful investment, and help finance professionals discover new partnerships to help farmers, the planet, and their …
… CBEY supports students in building sustainable businesses that are solving some of our planet’s biggest problems. A huge part of this has been via the Sobotka Seed Prize for … action: Protecting and restoring ecosystems and biodiversity Food, agriculture and land use Energy use, efficiency and access Materials and waste After a competitive and selective … chemicals. Yesenia Gallarado Avila (MEM ’15) is a Principal at Potencia Ventures, an impact investment firm focused on business models that work to improve the lives of lower …
… one I reckon with every day. For me, a sustainable fashion industry is one that tracks the sources of materials and the labor that goes into making our garments. The fashion industry currently is the 2nd leading industry consuming water to … and how easy it is; because that’s what fashion is at its core, an extension of our self-expression, an extension of us. This session paired well with another on what we …
… a single cotton t-shirt can require up to 2,700 litres of water and significant amounts of energy . Additionally, the industry generates a significant amount of waste , with an … are already emerging and their demand is growing. Major focus areas include: Sustainable sourcing : Such as using organic cotton, recycled polyester, plant-based leather and fur, natural dyes etc. Resource-efficient production : Reducing the environmental impact of production by using resource-efficient processes, such as minimizing water and …
… from CBEY to bring ideas to reality. Ventures with a for-profit idea can continue their journey by participating in the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures . About the … natural biomineralizing capabilities using electrochemical cells powered by renewable energy. The Velocity Raptor John Havlik (Yale School of Management), Michael Heyang (Yale … and other team members are creating a tool to crowdsource information on farmers’ climate impacts and practices using WhatsApp while providing access to sub-seasonal forecasts. …
… federally inspected, nonprofit facility. However, Pierson had limited options for supplying energy to the new processing facility. The local utility company, NorthWestern Energy, … this entire process, we have tried to be good stewards of the land and natural resources. Looking for alternative energy sources for the Producer Partnership processing … priority,” said Pierson. Pierson sought to self-generate renewable electricity from wind, solar, and battery storage and defect from NorthWestern’s service. The Yale team of Ayush …
… words, “What we have done very well is investing in products that have revolutionized our lives. What we haven’t done very well is ensure that those products don’t cause harm. We … cartoon in particular, hit the nail on the head for me. Innovation and accelerating its impact requires one to harness the power of business and finance, but without critically assessing the current landscape, and working with …
… for circularity, demonstrating a pathway to a new type of consumer economy. TerraCycle’s journey as a trailblazer in circularity originated as a one-man operation making fertilizer … According to Alex Payne of the TerraCycle media team, Szaky realized he could make a bigger impact in the world by using product and packaging waste deemed to have no value to create … products. Other Sponsored Waste programs came after, with the Yogurt Cup Brigade and the Energy Bar Wrapper Brigade, sponsored by Stonyfield Farm and Clif Bar, respectively, laying …