… policy organizations to discuss current and future trends in sustainable, responsible and impact investing. “We are delighted with the tremendous growth in attendance we have … 2013 numbers. To continue to grow however, the sustainable investing framework must apply across asset classes, integrate social and environmental issues and be geographically … conversations to mature in coming decades. With all the communication tools available at our fingertips, it is sometimes important to sit in a room with peers and remind ourselves …
… optimistic. Through the 2015 Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge , a team of fourYale F&ES and SOM students— Julie Andress , Meaghan McGrath , Heather West and Sarah … Connecticut]. Why is that? HW : For a number of reasons. We were looking for an area where impact might be highest, both environmentally and socially. The vast majority of the … about it as well. MM : CBEY has also been helpful in suggesting people to reach out to. Across the two schools, we’ve been able to talk to a lot of alumni who have been willing to …
… at this fall and winter. From launching the new website to supporting student-initiated courses, hosting webinars, diving into the entrepreneurial experience, and bringing leaders … up http://cbey.yale.edu/events/multi-national-corporations-marketing-bop-scaling-social-impact Together with YCELP, CBEY hosted a conversation with Statoil Chief Economist, Eirik … As a part of YEI and CBEY’s growing focus on entrepreneurship, we helped to organize a workshop on lean startup metholdologies …
… Friday, April 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 … quantifies trees in a forest using smartphones and satellite imagery. This year, as Yaleentrepreneurship offerings expanded, we built a new CBEY Entrepreneurship Team and doubled … and funding is critical to helping us scale the business so that we can have a greater impact on the way clothing is made." Her partner Jonas Clark noted that "CBEY has been such …
… climate change, competition, or the local social and political environment can materially impact a company. As the beverage companies and clothing manufacturers have largely learned, … 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 … and water risk was an important new resource for the business and environment community at Yale. Working with CBEY, we turned this pitch into three workshops last fall for which …
… 200px; height: 200px; float: left; margin: 10px;","width":"480"}}]]Our day began with a visit to the global headquarters of Interbrand , an international brand … joining forces to organize a conference on sustainability marketing last year at the Yale Club of NYC. A refurbished basketball court, Interbrand’s office is a bright, open space with high ceilings, sleek white walls, and …
… Climate Change. These are all subjects that we hear a lot about on the news and in our classes at FES and SOM. And, we know that, in order for business to really move toward … media-element file-media-large"}}]]On the whole, Jones sees resource pressures as significant challenges on their own. With images of the Aral Sea drying … like Coca-Cola spending significant funds on water access, we know that water will play a major role in future decisions. We also know that, as we seek to address climate change, …
… grow a consumer company based on conscious consumerism. I.e. if you want people to buy your stuff, don't you want more of them to buy more of it? While this is a topic that has … its sustainability efforts, announcing goals of doubling profits and halving environmental impacts by 2020. They now lead with sustainability for their marketing - it's certainly not … when your products touch billions and you face some major sustainability challenges across your full value chain footprint. The centerpiece of their new sustainability …
… (MSC) on every Filet-O-Fish sandwich sold at the over 14,000 McDonald’s restaurants across the United States. The “Fish Forever” MSC label on McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish packaging … seafood products to address growing consumer concerns over depleting marine fisheries resources. McDonald’s is only the latest company to capitalize on the growing market trend. At … of their original niche market or to expand their accessibility in order to increase their impact. Whether the sustainable seafood industry, and the eco-labeling industry as a whole, …
… things work, she was an engineering major with an eye on a law degree as an undergrad at Yale. Once she saw where she'd end up with that law degree, though, the dream fizzled. … approach to environmental problems, and an understanding of how to creatively think across disciplines. While some of this became clear over time, she quickly found ways to … network. Every time Roberts needed to understand a business approach or an environmental impact, she had SOM and FES alums to lean on Big thank you to Jackie for sharing her …