… In today’s fiscally constrained environment, the outlook on coastlines is not optimistic. Through the 2015 Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge , a team of four Yale F&ES … aims to simultaneously restore coastlines and establish protection against future flooding through natural infrastructure. “The idea itself is drawn from a number of areas,” said … it was in a single meeting that we got really excited about it. And we went with it. JA : Throughout the development of the project, there were coincidentally a number of classes and …
… but before we know it, exams will be wrapping up. With the constant hubbub of the academic calendar, sometimes we forget to take stock of everything that happens here through CBEY. We … a wide variety of talks and events: Lawrence Jones of Alstom spoke at SOM about how water, energy, and data form a nexus for sustainable develomplemt risks and opportunities … SparkFund President Joe Indvik tackled the question of how to successfully invest in energyefficiency …
… 17 th . But, the March 25 th application deadline is fast approaching! Mark your calendars. Every year, the Sabin Prize awards $25,000 to the most promising Yale venture at … doubled down with our prospective finalists to ensure they put their best pitch forward. Through expert mentorship, communications training, and a variety of Sabin-specific … resources, and funding. 2271 Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Clean Energy Circularity Equity and Justice Entrepreneurship Deadlines & Opportunities: Gearing up …
… is no water? Susannah Harris and I come from different water backgrounds, she from water efficiency standards and I from large-scale water resources management, but we both view water stewardship and risk mitigation as a business imperative. Through the CBEY Student Pitch Competition, open to any student with a good idea and a … is no water? Susannah Harris and I come from different water backgrounds, she from water efficiency standards and I from large-scale water resources management, but we both view …
… joined us. We were given an overview of Interbrand, and then the strategy team walked us through a case study of their work for Yellow Pages. Once an essential business directory … redesign, a survey had been distributed to current subscribers, soliciting their ideas for improvements. We split into 4 groups and were given 30 minutes to sift through a stack of … redesign, a survey had been distributed to current subscribers, soliciting their ideas for improvements. We split into 4 groups and were given 30 minutes to sift through a stack of …
… Water Scarcity. Rapid Urbanization. Renewable Energy Storage Needs. Aging Infrastructure. Climate Change. These are all subjects that we … these silos together could drive an enormous amount of value while optimizing systems for performance and longevity. Thinking outside of the box can also happen in the framing of a … turned into a value proposition for freezing food, and that was something that, through creative financing, the village could prioritize. While everyone left the room to …
… save and make money. The perfect example of this is Stonyfield's Mission Action Program, through which employees are tapped to work on specific areas of the company's footprint to … they were generating in increasing quantities and develop methane digesters that generate energy. This and other MAP initiatives have saved Stonyfield an estimated $31,000,000 since … companies can be more proactive and transparent, and companies that invest the time and energy in building connectivity with customers and potential customers can end up with brand …
… Environment: making the odd couple work Focused on identifying areas where environmental improvements could be made in production, procurement, manufacturing and spec-ing processes, … EDF's Smart Power Program, where she works to help highlight tangible, applicable renewable energy solutions to businesses and governments. In this work, she said, she continues to … lean on Big thank you to Jackie for sharing her experiences and advice! Next up on the CBEY calendar, make sure to check out the newest Natures Returns webinar on 10/1 and the …
… linked to leading-edge research programs: Supporting a three-year, Department of Energy-funded research project on the Diffusion of Solar Technology , interns will join a … assistants working with Professor Kenneth Gillingham and project partners at NYU, The Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority (CEFIA), and SmartPower. This major research … “The Influence of Novel Behavioral Strategies in Promoting the Diffusion of Solar Energy” is examining community based marketing approaches for solar across a number of …
… at the non-profit Environmental Defense Fund on a project increasing corporate water efficiency . In the coming months, I’ll be working for GE in its renewable energy division. I’m excited to work on another issue that I care about, but also to get … Sage, a smartphone app to motivate people to choose fresh, whole grain, and organic food through scoring and competition. If all goes well, the app will be finished by the end of …