… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment is delighted to welcome Xavier Rolet to our Advisory Board! Xavier is currently Chairman at Shore Capital Markets and has held many prominent positions throughout his career, including CEO of the … he said “I was impressed by CBEY’s strategy to harness the power of Business and Capital Markets to solve the urgent environmental challenges facing humanity." In addition to his …
… to prominence as a core focus of many corporate sustainability roles. Companies are bracing for the growing number of climate-related financial disclosure regulations —CSRD, SEC’s … disclosure rule, California’s S.B. 261 and S.B. 253, ISSB IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, among others —and many sustainability practitioners at large organizations are working hard to … place farmers at the forefront of regenerative agriculture initiatives. Without creating a market demand for the regenerative products farmers cultivate, sustainability efforts may …
… The Yale Center for Business and Environment (CBEY) today announced the release of two new reports examining … report, Bridging the Regenerative Agriculture Financing Gap, proposes a new foundation for financing regenerative farms that takes into account the three factors that make … outsized expectations, both investors and farmers have struggled to find the right partner for their goals. Through this research, the report seeks to inspire this thoughtful …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) is delighted to announce the winners of the 2023 … supported entrepreneurs and innovative thinkers who want to address the needs of both the market and the planet, giving two $10,000 awards annually. This year, the Sobotka Seed Prize … supported entrepreneurs and innovative thinkers who want to address the needs of both the market and the planet, giving two $10,000 awards annually. This year, the Sobotka Seed Prize …
… How might one go about preparing students for the immediate and future realities of climate change? At an institution like this, it … dynamic discoveries and host coveted conversations. This past year at Yale’s Center for Business and Environment (CBEY), we flipped conventional wisdom on its head and turned … of 2022 represented a new season for us all: this was the first semester Yale and many other schools returned to full-time, in-person instruction after the COVID-19 pandemic’s …
… worn by leaders and up-and-comers in the sustainable fashion space. The Sustainable Fashion Forum Conference 2023: Nuanced Layers was a fashion and environmental lover’s dream. The … an extension of our self-expression, an extension of us. This session paired well with another on what we can take away from fast fashion strategy. Perhaps the future of sustainable … fashion requires help from influencers...perhaps better storytelling can happen in the marketing? Something that stood out to me: “Your clothes are more well-traveled than you”. …
… Going from idea to execution takes a lot of motivation. I struggled with this for Banofi Leather (my start-up that makes plant-based leather from banana crop waste). … and I did not speak to anyone about it because I was so afraid of sharing the idea with others. Reflecting back, I realise now why people say “ideas are a dime a dozen, but the … and pitch applications are a great way to force yourself to refine the idea, explore the market, understand the competitive landscape, and to build a clear set of tangible next …
… I first had the idea for a plant-based leather start-up over 2 years ago but I didn’t have the confidence to … for founders to gauge interest in their idea, and pivot as needed to find the right product/market fit. Universities comprise a community of trendsetters that are often early adopters … Access to mentors and advisors – Founders wear many hats: product development, sales, marketing, finance and accounting, legal, procurement, supply chain, and the list goes on. …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) is delighted to announce the winners of the 2022 … supported entrepreneurs and innovative thinkers who want to address the needs of both the market and the planet, giving two $10,000 awards annually. This year, the Sobotka Seed Prize … supported entrepreneurs and innovative thinkers who want to address the needs of both the market and the planet, giving two $10,000 awards annually. This year, the Sobotka Seed Prize …
… effects of climate change on indigenous people are unmistakable, was extremely formative in his passion for a just clean energy transition. Raysieo saw for himself how vulnerable groups are often … Raysieo because it aligns with his passion of promoting energy equity, but there have been other benefits as well. “Through this partnership, I can gain first-hand experience on how …