… How might one go about preparing students for the immediate and future realities of climate change? … the world’s great challenges and our role as members of this planetary community if we don’t firsttrust each other. In order to face the needs of our communities - from New Haven … of the world’stop scholars, finest libraries, and everything an Ivy League school could buy, it was in this deeply committed and diverse group of grad studentsthat many of them …
… (CBEY-supported student volunteers (leftto right, Sofía John (MEM/MBA ‘24), Cicy Geng (MEM ‘23), Isobel … and rebate incentives for businessesto transition from single-use to reusable containers. This has enabled companies in attendance, such as r.Cup , Bold Reuse , and Reusables.com , … many inspiring circularity initiatives across industries, butthere isstill a lotto be done! Related Programs CBEY 2050 Fellows WBCSD Internships Moving the Needle: An Exploration …
… The 3rd Yale Clean Energy Conference is back and fully in-person, and we have to ask – are you ready? We know building a just clean energy future is going to take all of us. That’s why we’re so excited … innovation, equity, and investment. Broughtto you by the Yale Clean Energy Collaborative , this year’sstudent organized conference is assembling a diverse and expert lineup of …
… Dear community and friends, Over 40 years ago, Yale founded an innovative joint degree program - the … Business and the Environment’s (CBEY) work has grown in both reach and impactto build on this legacy. Still, the urgency of the climate crisis, rising inequality, and biodiversity … Matter protests during the summer of 2020 came on the heels of a series of moments and events happening in our community that found our team considering our role in supporting …
… Around a conference table at a San Francisco VC investor’s office this April, we talked about power. The investor focuses her investments on companiesthat … systems, perceived astoo risky to lenders and investors alike, but how these systems also don’t often align with traditional values. In Otto’s community, value looks differentthan …
… The weekend of April 22nd and 23rd there were two conferences going on, in the words of my Uber driver: the coffee one and the fashion one. With one … unsustainable status quo. With podcasts, forums, articles, and conferences like the one this past April, Brittany has cultivated a space for those interested to shine, and to find …
… Planetary Solutions in Clean Energy - Internship and Fellowship Program (PSiCE) offerssummer … and the effects of Georgia state policies related to residential energy efficiencies. This experience proved that energy costs are disproportionately harming low-income … high energy burden costs. Her and her family relied on ice packsto keep cool. “While the events of climate change affect everyone, low-income communities, particularly those of …
… The fashion industry is one of the most environmentally damaging industries globally, … its life, including promoting textile recycling, upcycling, and/or encouraging consumersto donate or resell clothing instead of throwing it away. There are many exciting start-ups … instance, ThredUp has helped promote circular design by creating an online marketplace for buying and selling second-hand clothing, extending the life of garmentsthat might have …
… Going from idea to execution takes a lot of motivation. I struggled with this for Banofi Leather (my … it is incredibly helpful for three major reasons: You hold each other accountable and prevent inertia You provide moral supportto each other through all the challenges You have … capital. Some noteworthy opportunities can be found here for student entrepreneurs. If you don’t have such a forcing mechanism, find a simple ten slide template / or a word document …
… I first had the idea for a plant-based leather start-up over 2 years ago but I didn’t have the … I decided to start executing on my dormant idea, and I realize now the numerous advantagesthis has afforded me. If you are grappling with the idea of starting up, either now or in … be the difference between a start-up thattakes off and one that doesn’t. However, expertsdon’t grow on trees (except at universities). It is not only about accessto experts, but …