… In doing so, they set the foundation and soul of a collaborative and compassionate culture for our center. Over the past 18 years, the Yale Center for Business and the Environment’s … the human impact and the intertwined nature of our work across social issues. For the past three years, the team at CBEY has been working, experimenting, and learning to better … the human impact and the intertwined nature of our work across social issues. For the past three years, the team at CBEY has been working, experimenting, and learning to better …
… ideas and values, and to see if this investor might have ideas on how to fund a new model for clean energy projects on tribal land. Cody Two Bears, who is an enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and the … “No one has ever asked us: how do you want your power?” Otto said. He and Cody illuminated for the investor how the electric grid currently underserves their people. The Office of …
… one look at my pants, he knew which one I was attending. Just as vibrant and quirky as Portland, there were a sea of prints in the room, 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, …
… experience through the program. Do you remember what sparked your interest in Clean Energy? For Mary Chen , a Political Science and Earth & Planetary Sciences major at Yale College, … communities of color. “There needs to be better policies to address this inequity. Unfortunately, we are at a junction where we must marshal limited means toward unlimited ends. … hard to think about what clean energy actually looks like. I did an investigation into lands owned by Yale in Maine. The state of Massachusetts wants to be green by 2030, so they …
… 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 … amount of waste , with an estimated 92 million tonnes of textile waste produced each year. For the average US consumer, this is ~82 pounds of clothing every year, disposed annually . … materials are designed to be long-lasting and durable, so they don’t contribute to the landfilling problem. However, this often means that they are not biodegradable, which then …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) is delighted to announce the winner of the 2023 … The 2023 Winner … Apr 18, 2023 Sustainable Venture Prize: The 2023 Winner The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) is delighted to announce the winner of the 2023 … across hard to decarbonize sectors. Thank you to our judges The CBEY team is very grateful for the team of judges that participated in this process. Sophie Beckham (MF’ 02) is VP and …
… to reimagine the future. Grounded in inclusivity and impact, Startup Yale is a crossroads for a new kind of innovation ecosystem. Roughly $175K in funding will be awarded through … Venture Prize. The Sustainable Venture Prize has been awarded by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) since 2008. It was created to support Yale’s most … participate in a pitch competition on Friday, March 31st, from 9 - 11 AM at the Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale (17 Prospect St, New Haven, CT 06511, USA). The finalists …
… 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). … are also a great avenue to receive quick feedback on your idea and the competitive landscape. Industry organizations : For instance, if you are working on a plant-based meat … a cofounder has many benefits but in the initial stages it is incredibly helpful forthree major reasons: You hold each other accountable and prevent inertia You provide moral …
… I first had the idea for a plant-based leather start-up over 2 years ago but I didn’t have the confidence to … about the success. Not everyone wants or needs to be an entrepreneur but you can carry the lessons you learn into your professional life. When I was contemplating my decision, … about the success. Not everyone wants or needs to be an entrepreneur but you can carry the lessons you learn into your professional life. When I was contemplating my decision, …
… innovation through different perspectives. You can learn more about this program here . Before Air Company ventured into making jet fuel, they were making spirits. Vodka, to be … issues. The aviation sector is responsible for 3% of carbon emissions at present. Unlike land-based transportation emissions, long-distance aviation has proven extremely difficult … carbon transformation technology that can be used on Mars. When asked about the lessons that he has learned over his career as an inventor and entrepreneur, Staff …