… , people around the world produce 300 million tons of plastic annually, and half that is for single-use items. That’s equal to the weight of the entire human population, which means … market for her EcoPonchos was much bigger than she thought. When she shared her belief in business solutions and climate action with Heller, he eagerly jumped on board. “The vision, … and figuring out how to more reliably meet customer needs. For example, since February 2020, nearly all of their distribution channels have been moved to the United States. The …
… deeply invested in making green spaces in New Haven inviting, safe, and equally accessible for city residents. Still in early stages, one of the key goals of this initiative focuses … The New Haven Nature & Health Initiative, in collaboration with the Yale Center forBusiness and the Environment , is hosting a webinar called “Getting a Nature Fix” – a … The New Haven Nature & Health Initiative, in collaboration with the Yale Center forBusiness and the Environment , is hosting a webinar called “Getting a Nature Fix” – a …
… of February, I attended GreenBiz 21 , GreenBiz’s annual conference about sustainability and business. As someone who’s admittedly fascinated by waste (and agrees that waste problems … as well as some of the hopeful progress made over the last few years. There is demand for recycled plastics--but the domestic market is struggling to keep up with supply. The … it. Related Events Pathways in Business and the Environment: Plastic Bank Thu, July 9th, 2020, 12:00 PM EDT — 1:00 PM EDT Pathways in Business and the Environment: Lauren Phipps at …
… (FDCE) and wondering about what sets it apart? Maybe you’re contemplating this opportunity for your team. Or maybe you’re a Yale alum wondering: what is this program about? I can help … being in the midst of a global pandemic when they applied to the FDCE program in early 2020, the good news is that the program was always designed to be flexible and virtual. This … in clean energy, whether it be policy or on the technology side, building their own small businesses. And I think in the long term that is going to continue to bear fruit. I now have …
… An ethical food system should promote public and environmental health, a thriving workforce, and nutritious products available to everyone. Put simply, it should provide food … A PDF (or other document) that catalogs the findings of your review of similar business models, and highlights key learnings that can inform Community Kitchens. A PDF or brief deck outlining the possible business and organizational structures for Community Kitchens, with recommendations for how …
… Five student teams were recently awarded Climate Change Innovation Grants by the Yale Center forBusiness and the Environment (CBEY). CBEY awarded $15,000 this year to help further … what’s needed to solve a complex and all-encompassing challenge like climate change.” The 2020 recipients include: Compost Climate Impact Calculator : This online platform enables …
… startups Upright and Ecopackables. Administered by the Yale Center forBusiness and the Environment (CBEY), this grant helps eco-ventures further develop their … who received funding happen to be emblematic of some key trends that defined the year 2020: the ubiquity of e-commerce, the increasing demand for nutritious plant-based foods, … Justice Performance Index seeks to fulfill the unmet need for data and metrics to evaluate corporations on environment justice performance. Judges in this process included: Kyle …
… to a full-credit course) in partnership with Climate Real Impact Solutions I Acquisition Corporation (“CRIS”), a Special-purpose Acquisition Company (“SPAC”). Overview SPACs have … obtain permanent financing via public equity capital markets. CRIS was incorporated in late 2020 in order to identify and effect a business combination via a reverse merger with a … to become market leaders, but who also share our deep conviction and commitment to transforming the home, office, and road. The goal of this independent study is for students …
… so that the private target will merge into the public SPAC. Then the SPAC takes the business combination proposal to its shareholders for approval through a proxy vote process. … in the market, they need to be able to tell their story of the future, not the past. In 2020, there was a long list of cleantech companies that went public through merger with a … is CLII. The company name is a mouthful: “Climate Change Crisis Real Impact Acquisition Corporation.” There are three co-founders: David Crane, who was CEO of NRG, a major energy …
… Interest in food and equitable food systems has been bubbling up for a while among graduate students at Yale. Enter Tagan Engel, the newest Resident Fellow at the Yale Center forBusiness and the Environment (CBEY). Engel has over 25 years of experience in reshaping … Based Solutions Equity and Justice CBEY Welcomes Tagan Engel as Resident Fellow … Oct 14, 2020 CBEY Welcomes Tagan Engel as Resident Fellow Food, justice and radical love at the …