… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment is delighted to welcome Xavier Rolet to our Advisory Board! … Thirty years ago Xavier founded La Verrière , a previously abandoned Provencal Priory transformed into the home of the premium organic wine brand, Chêne Bleu. Xavier’s experience and enthusiasm for working with students have already been in action, as he’s been engaging in CBEY’s work …
… 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 … ‘24), speakers highlighted three ways to drive progress in the agriculture value chain: Technical assistance to growers, data collection, and aligned financial incentives. For … ‘24), speakers highlighted three ways to drive progress in the agriculture value chain: Technical assistance to growers, data collection, and aligned financial incentives. For …
… 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 …
… winners of the 2023 Sobotka Seed Prizefor Sustainable Ventures. CBEY supports students in building sustainable businesses that are solving some of our planet’s biggest problems. A … two $10,000 awards annually. This year, the Sobotka Seed Prizefor Sustainable Ventures focused on solutions in four key areas of urgent action: Protecting and restoring ecosystems … seek to EVident Battery seek to develop a comprehensive and non-destructive inspection technology to inspect electric vehicle (EV) battery packs. Oxylus Energy (Perry Bakas, …
… How might one go about preparing students for the immediate and future realities of climate change? At an institution like this, it … courses, invite leading practitioners to headline conferences, and build state-of-the-art buildings to facilitate dynamic discoveries and host coveted conversations. This past year … . Perhaps what our Fellows were in need of were not new concepts to solve, but rather new building blocks for how to even go about problem-solving. Perhaps what our climate future is …
… 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 Sustainable Fashion Forum (SFF), founded by Brittany Sierra in 2017, aims to challenge the fashion industry’s unsustainable status quo. With podcasts, forums, articles, and conferences like the one this past April, Brittany has cultivated a …
… you in touch with others working in the industry your startup operates in. John Hill from Techstars had some great tips on how to leverage LinkedIn to find such connections (which I … the person who you spoke with, and the person who connected you to them (goes a long way in building a good relationship). 3. When to stop talking to people and start building Once you … skills, than what you were initially looking for. Claudia Reuter , who has seen hundreds of ventures during her role as a GM of Techstars , recommends only choosing a co-founder, when …
… or find a student at the law school (and get FREE legal advice). Have questions about building a business model? Talk to an MBA student or take a finance or investing class. Need … has an interesting class called the Founder’s Practicum, a way to formally work on your venture, receive mentorship, and find a community of founders all a part of coursework. … finding someone with complementary skills. Imagine you are a software engineer working at a tech company. You have a great idea around education, but need a cofounder with business …
… winners of the 2022 Sobotka Seed Prizefor Sustainable Ventures. CBEY supports students in building sustainable businesses that are solving some of our planet’s biggest problems. A … two $10,000 awards annually. This year, the Sobotka Seed Prizefor Sustainable Ventures focused on solutions in four key areas of urgent action: Protecting and restoring ecosystems … systems that will improve social, economic, and public health conditions in Africa. Tyree Technologies Wenxin Yuan (Yale University, Department of Molecular, Cellular and …
… winds down certain energy sectors, such as coal and oil, and creates opportunities for others, including solar and wind. “I believe a just transition would make that new space fair—with healthy working conditions, compensation for impacted fossil fuel dependent communities, and opportunities for minority-owned small businesses to access the new market share,” Maryanne said. “Healthy …