… it was too late. Practically, I learned so much about finance, venture capital, networking, public speaking, marketing, science, legal aspects of starting a business, the list goes on… … we otherwise would have been unable to make without applying for other grants or seeking private funding. Poda: Yessenia: In the end, it was one of the most valuable experiences … I think the success that we had was from staying humble and really putting a lot of time, energy, and passion into our project. We never felt like we could know enough about what we …
… help further innovative ideas to address climate change and its environmental and social impacts. CBEY has awarded these grants for the past three years in an effort to support … stacked capital revenue streams. Floe : Floe is an automated, environmentally-sustainable, energy-efficient, safe, and cost-effective solution to prevent the extensive water damage … across space and over time. This will help to quantify and to build an understanding of the public health implications from heat stress. CBEY is incredibly thankful to the judges who …
… back to the shrimp. Alexia explained that, together, these two organisms can have a huge impact in fighting climate change, particularly the seaweed. When added to cattle feed, a type … “There was a gap on what to do next,” said Alexia. She had just started her Master’s in Public Health program, and she was passionate about solving the climate crisis, so she began … awarded the Sabin Prize in April 2018 The Sabin Prize yielded funding, connections, and publicity that helped Akbay and her team to catapult the business to another level. Shortly …
… bottom line. The conservation finance space is also evolving beyond traditional grant financing into generating replicable and scalable deal types and structures that can accept more private capital. In addition to considering environmental issues, the impact investing … stories covering the conservation finance curriculum at SOCAP. It is part of an online publication produced as a partnership between Yale Center for Business and the Environment …
… have been gaining significant traction during the past several years as a way to entice private capital to help address challenging social problems. There have been eight PFP deals … addition to filling a funding gap for budget-constrained government entities, is that these financings shift the social spending paradigm, allowing governments to pay for results … issues from taxpayers to private investors. They also allow for the more efficient use of public capital; the government pays only if outcomes are achieved. The federal government is …
… to solve the plastics problem. The previous post outlined efforts undertaken by NGOs, private companies, and governments to reduce the massive flow of plastics into our oceans. … the ocean represents a multibillion-dollar investment opportunity for those interested in financing the development of alternative packaging solutions. The entire fast-moving … and often governments, are in favor of waste incineration, which they say produces energy and helps countries that face an over-abundance of waste and a dearth of energy. …
… Source: Green Alliance Corporate Commitments: Growing understanding among the public and the growing threat of NGO attacks on plastic packaging led companies from across … development of more recyclable plastic materials. India : In 2016 the Indian Government enacted the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 . Their written intent was “to give thrust on … file-default","data-delta":"3"}}]] Despite these efforts on the part of NGOs, private companies, and governments, a number of important steps remain to support truly …
… shopping experience for busy parents. In turn, this will reduce the environmental impact of the notoriously dirty fashion industry. Hand Me Up's cofounders from left to … Batra (SOM ‘19), Melissa Mazzeo (SOM/F&ES ’20), and Cyndi Chen (SOM ‘19) The manufacturing of clothes produces 20% of industrial water pollution. Additionally, the trend of … GreenGear’s ponchos are made from a material that, when the source material is grown, actually sequesters carbon dioxide. Additionally, sales of these ecofriendly ponchos and …
… for half as long. Fabric production and consumer use account for 60% of environmental impacts associated with apparel. Not to mention, the fashion industry is also notoriously known … However, integrating SDGs into business strategy should dispel this belief. Instead, publically aligning with the SDGs can be a source of competitive advantage. D - Dedicate … However, integrating SDGs into business strategy should dispel this belief. Instead, publically aligning with the SDGs can be a source of competitive advantage. D - Dedicate …
… & Environmental Studies, School of Management and Yale College. The projects have impact across the globe, from New Haven to Southeast Asia and around the world and tackle a … of crucial issues related to climate change highlighted by Project Drawdown, including energy, materials, transportation, food, women and girls, and land use. “One of our main … (M.E.M. '13), Founder & CEO, Velvet Frame, LLC Michael Oristaglio (B.S/M.S. '74), Director, Energy Studies at Yale University, (Yale College) Noah Walker (M.E.M./M.B.A.), Project …