… In brief, SPACs are shell companies (i.e. not commercially operational) that investors use to raise capital via an Initial Public Offering (“ IPO ”), in order to acquire other … runs on fossil fuels. It can increase yields by 300-350x within a given area compared to land-intensive conventional farming. It requires less transportation because it often uses a … if companies are able to positively differentiate their products from others on the market. Eventually, it will help to establish long-term contracts with retailers, as the …
… multimedia site, Beyond the Buzzwords , which clarifies some of the opaque vocabulary often used in sustainable innovation. Each page includes a set of explanatory resources, carefully … Beyond the Buzzwords A new multimedia site breaks down several of the buzzwords most often used in sustainable innovation Ben Soltoff (MBA '19, Master of Environmental Management '19) … multimedia site, Beyond the Buzzwords , which clarifies some of the opaque vocabulary often used in sustainable innovation. Each page includes a set of explanatory resources, carefully …
… application. “That afternoon, we had a phone call and we were not going to turn it in because we had seen past winners and felt that there was no way that ponchos were going to be … equivalent to the next solar panel,” said Dharia. Without much confidence, the co-founders eventually decided it would not hurt to “just send it.” Turns out, their recyclable EcoRain … in material production than it releases during manufacturing and shipping.” Climate Change & COVID-19 These days, Dharia and Heller have been working diligently to scale the …
… for city residents. Still in early stages, one of the key goals of this initiative focuses on creating a knowledge platform, where information, ideas, and resources can be shared with interested parties, such as residents, clinicians, land managers, policymakers and academics. “We’re trying to bring together people from … the science behind nature's positive effects on the brain. You can learn more about the event happening on March 18th and register here . The working group has launched a site for …
… by waste (and agrees that waste problems are often some of our stupidest problems ), I focused specifically on the circular economy track of breakout sessions. A few things stuck out … a career in plastic waste reduction, they ask me what happened to my interest in climate change. The inseparable relationship between waste--especially plastic--and climate change … well as showing the role that creative business strategy can have in advancing it. Related Events Pathways in Business and the Environment: Plastic Bank Thu, July 9th, 2020, 12:00 PM …
… the approximately 150 past and present program participants to understand how FDCE has changed the way they approach their work, built their network, and propelled them to … I've ever taken a class so directly applicable to my career. On several occasions, I've used something I learned in the course within 48 hours of learning it.” -FDCE ‘20 … work. “I wrote my policy memo on the regulation that we're currently working within Massachusetts, so I was already quite close to the subject matter when I wrote the memo. However, …
… An ethical food system should promote public and environmental health, a thriving workforce, and nutritious products available to everyone. Put simply, it … is to launch a nonprofit organization called Community Kitchens. Its mission is to change the model for out-of-the-home eating by offering food that is nutritious, affordable, … cooks and other workers. Contracting with farmers to produce good food while stewarding the land. Providing three meals a day, each with two choices, using a four-tiered payment scale …
… Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures has awarded $10,000 grants to environmentally-focused startups Upright and Ecopackables. Administered by the Yale Center for Business and the … environmental problems generated by students during their time at Yale.” Moving to virtual events has allowed for a unique reallocation of resources, so CBEY chose to award two $5000 … appropriate payouts for carbon credits. AgriCORE’s portable device allows farmers and land managers to analyze soil carbon content without having wait and pay for samples to be …
… Five student teams were recently awarded Climate Change Innovation Grants by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY). CBEY awarded $15,000 this year to help further innovative ideas to address climate change and its environmental and social impacts. The Center has awarded these grants for the past four years in an effort to support …
… Acquisition Company (“SPAC”). Overview SPACs have found favor amongst climate-focused companies as they (a) give companies the opportunity to provide public investors with … articulating reasons for (and against) investment in the sector, including identifying and valuing individual companies of interest. The students must first present and receive … Filling the Funnel: Climate-focused Investment Strategies in SPAC Land … Jan 26, 2021 Filling the Funnel: Climate-focused Investment Strategies in SPAC Land …