… industry is one of the most environmentally damaging industries globally, accounting for around 10% of global carbon emissions and 20% of global wastewater . Producing a single … industry to change, we must try and reward transparency where possible, as consumers and as businesses. Another challenge is the price of synthetic vs. natural materials. Synthetic … industry to change, we must try and reward transparency where possible, as consumers and as businesses. Another challenge is the price of synthetic vs. natural materials. Synthetic …
… Climate Innovation Grant , a program that provides independent feedback and seed funding for early-stage innovative solutions addressing climate change. The proposed solutions … in this process. Some of the judges included: Tory Grieves (MBA/MEM '18): is the VP of Business Development at The Climate Service (TCS), a climate analytics startup that … of Sustainability in the Americas for Designit and the Director of Circular Economy at the WorldBusiness Council for Sustainable Development. 8247 Circularity Clean Energy …
… due to the dearth of Montana-based USDA-inspected facilities. Despite the expense and effort of the initial processing logistics, TPP has distributed over 100,000 pounds of local burger to Montana food banks, and ranchers receive tax benefits for their donations. To achieve long-term mission viability, TPP installed a modular meat … meat processing plant is an exemplar that can be replicated in other locations across the world. A full copy of the Yale team's analysis can be found here . Clean Energy Thriving …
… On Day 2, as I continued my foray into searching for innovation, strains of the previous day’s theme of collaboration … needs support to be scaled up. One way to provide that support - harnessing the power of business. For example, in the carbon removal space, companies like Stripe and Shopify are … me most that day represented some thoughts I was having about the interconnectedness of the world when it comes to tackling climate change. In the hallway connecting the pavilions to …
… “Loop’s aim is to develop and grow a shopping system that is completely circular by transforming packaging from single-use to multi-use, refillable designs.” The Loop platform … Forum and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation are pushing efforts to move the public and corporations away from a “linear disposable economy” mindset to thinking about a “recycle … Apple has already begun; diverting over 39000 metric tons of e-waste from landfills in 2020. They have also recovered 1 metric ton of gold and copper from old iPhones, the …
… Have you ever felt that cool concepts get mired in complex vocabulary? It’s a problem for many students, staff, and faculty at Yale, particularly those who are branching out from their background to explore interdisciplinary projects. This week, CBEY has joined forces with the Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale (Tsai CITY) to create a new multimedia site, Beyond the …
… deeply invested in making green spaces in New Haven inviting, safe, and equally accessible for city residents. Still in early stages, one of the key goals of this initiative focuses … The New Haven Nature & Health Initiative, in collaboration with the Yale Center forBusiness and the Environment , is hosting a webinar called “Getting a Nature Fix” – a … The New Haven Nature & Health Initiative, in collaboration with the Yale Center forBusiness and the Environment , is hosting a webinar called “Getting a Nature Fix” – a …
… An ethical food system should promote public and environmental health, a thriving workforce, and nutritious products available to everyone. Put simply, it should provide food … A PDF (or other document) that catalogs the findings of your review of similar business models, and highlights key learnings that can inform Community Kitchens. A PDF or brief deck outlining the possible business and organizational structures for Community Kitchens, with recommendations for how …
… startups Upright and Ecopackables. Administered by the Yale Center forBusiness and the Environment (CBEY), this grant helps eco-ventures further develop their … who received funding happen to be emblematic of some key trends that defined the year 2020: the ubiquity of e-commerce, the increasing demand for nutritious plant-based foods, … Justice Performance Index seeks to fulfill the unmet need for data and metrics to evaluate corporations on environment justice performance. Judges in this process included: Kyle …
… Interest in food and equitable food systems has been bubbling up for a while among graduate students at Yale. Enter Tagan Engel, the newest Resident Fellow at the Yale Center forBusiness and the Environment (CBEY). Engel has over 25 years of experience in reshaping … Based Solutions Equity and Justice CBEY Welcomes Tagan Engel as Resident Fellow … Oct 14, 2020 CBEY Welcomes Tagan Engel as Resident Fellow Food, justice and radical love at the …