… Engel, the newest Resident Fellow at the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY). Engel has over 25 years of experience in reshaping local and regional food systems, … of cooperative business models. When she and her young family were ready to come back to her hometown of New Haven, CT in 2006, Engel was intentional about the next phase … chat here . 2380 Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Equity and Justice CBEYWelcomes Tagan Engel as Resident Fellow … Oct 14, 2020 CBEYWelcomes Tagan Engel as Resident …
… In anticipation of this year’s upcoming Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize pitch competition, CBEY's Entrepreneurship and Innovation team checked in with past winners of the Sabin Prize … alternatives with a lower environmental footprint. It was inspired partly by my family’s background—they are from Oaxaca, Mexico where grasshoppers, ants, and other insects are … we put up in the space was our Sabin award! CBEY: What advice would you give to aspiring social entrepreneurs at Yale? Symbrosia : Team and people are the centers. Starting out …
… Climate Change Innovation Grants by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY). Over $13,000 was awarded this year to 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 … costs of tree planting are covered through blended capital, and investors are then paid back through novel stacked capital revenue streams. Floe : Floe is an automated, …
… the shrimp would nourish the seaweed, and the seaweed would in turn filter the water going back to the shrimp. Alexia explained that, together, these two organisms can have a huge … and two other classmates applied for a Climate Change Innovation Seed Grant through CBEY, under their original name Moo-ve over Methane. They were awarded $3,000 , which … and two other classmates applied for a Climate Change Innovation Seed Grant through CBEY, under their original name Moo-ve over Methane. They were awarded $3,000 , which …
… The Social Capital Markets (SOCAP) conference has traditionally emphasized the social side of impact investing since its inception in 2008. The curriculum has rarely … environmental aspects of the triple bottom line – instead, it has focused on financial and social aspects. But this year, attendees will have the opportunity to explore a broader …
… Forest Conservation Pay for Performance (PFP) Bonds, also known as Pay for Success Bonds or Social Benefit Bonds, 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 in the United States so far – with $80 million invested. To date, these financial instruments have focused on social outcomes like improving education and reducing juvenile recidivism. Now, a group …
… that is “circular”— from fossil fuels you can manufacture plastics; pyrolize plastics to go back where you began. Moreover, pyrolysis plants require a fraction of the cost that is … that is “circular”— from fossil fuels you can manufacture plastics; pyrolize plastics to go back where you began. Moreover, pyrolysis plants require a fraction of the cost that is … that is “circular”— from fossil fuels you can manufacture plastics; pyrolize plastics to go back where you began. Moreover, pyrolysis plants require a fraction of the cost that is …
… to businesses since the supply chain now must run in both directions—to consumers, and back to the company. African nations : Kenya implemented one of the toughest plastic bag … to businesses since the supply chain now must run in both directions—to consumers, and back to the company. African nations : Kenya implemented one of the toughest plastic bag … to businesses since the supply chain now must run in both directions—to consumers, and back to the company. African nations : Kenya implemented one of the toughest plastic bag …
… will be proud of.” According to Sophie Janaskie, Environmental Innovation Fellow at CBEY and Tsai CITY, “The judges were very impressed by the quality of the business ideas … will be proud of.” According to Sophie Janaskie, Environmental Innovation Fellow at CBEY and Tsai CITY, “The judges were very impressed by the quality of the business ideas … will be proud of.” According to Sophie Janaskie, Environmental Innovation Fellow at CBEY and Tsai CITY, “The judges were very impressed by the quality of the business ideas …
… Sustainable Textiles conference hosted by Textile Exchange. Integrating SDGs into corporate social responsibility strategy was a core focus area, and will only become more significant … when setting any CSR strategy. KPMG defines a materiality as “the principle of defining the social and environmental topics that matter most to your business and your stakeholders.” … one-off charitable activities. Creating shared value translates into business that achieves social good. The apparel sector employs more than 75 million people globally—mostly …