… Solarize and SEEDS II Solarize is a unique community-based program that leverages peers and social networks to encourage residential solar adoption through a group pricing strategy. … and the Yale Center for Business and the Environment, the SEEDS II team consists of the nationally recognized non-profit SmartPower, Duke University, Tel Aviv University, … and the Yale Center for Business and the Environment, the SEEDS II team consists of the nationally recognized non-profit SmartPower, Duke University, Tel Aviv University, …
… returning to one fundamental question: Now that we as a human species better understand our impact on the planet, how can we use technology to actively catalyze environmental … resources more efficiently. Yale students who are interested in applying data science to social and environmental problems can apply for the Data for Impact 101 Intensive , a … resources more efficiently. Yale students who are interested in applying data science to social and environmental problems can apply for the Data for Impact 101 Intensive , a …
… and community leaders in Solarize communities, and utilization of traditional and social media, SmartPower led Solarize campaigns in 11 towns. The purpose of these campaigns … engage people in positive conversations regarding solar. According to SEIA , SC went from nationally ranking 8 th in solar capacity in 2017 to ranking 18 th in Q2 of 2018. The … engage people in positive conversations regarding solar. According to SEIA , SC went from nationally ranking 8 th in solar capacity in 2017 to ranking 18 th in Q2 of 2018. The …
… The Social Capital Markets (SOCAP) conference has traditionally emphasized the social side of impact investing since its inception in 2008. The curriculum has rarely covered the … week. This effort was spearheaded by Leigh Whelpton at the Conservation Finance Network (a multi-institutional effort based at Island Press). It also included a team of several …
… Forest Conservation Pay for Performance (PFP) Bonds, also known as Pay for Success Bonds or Social Benefit Bonds, have been gaining significant traction during the past several years … Blue Forest Conservation is exploring one of the nation’s first environmentally-focused impact bonds. A panelist described this bond last week at the Social Capital Markets … It’s a preventative approach. The bond then uses pay for success contracts that enable the multiple beneficiaries to repay investors with a portion of the independently measured and …
… The European Investment Bank , The World Bank , Raymond James Investors , and the International Finance Corporation are also investing in and providing services to the waste … prevention is also a potential gold mine. The problem of plastics in the ocean represents a multibillion-dollar investment opportunity for those interested in financing the development … solution to the widespread problem of plastic pollution, but as a stopgap measure. Some corporations and governments, however, view pyrolysis as a final solution that is …
… the waste management system.” The rules required “manufacture and use of all non-recyclable multilayered plastic to be phased out” within two years of their enactment. Moreover, they … the waste management system.” The rules required “manufacture and use of all non-recyclable multilayered plastic to be phased out” within two years of their enactment. Moreover, they … the waste management system.” The rules required “manufacture and use of all non-recyclable multilayered plastic to be phased out” within two years of their enactment. Moreover, they …
… or to lower energy costs. These may be single-room or zone systems. Efficient marketing strategies depend on identifying the age of existing primary heating and cooling … or to lower energy costs. These may be single-room or zone systems. Efficient marketing strategies depend on identifying the age of existing primary heating and cooling … or to lower energy costs. These may be single-room or zone systems. Efficient marketing strategies depend on identifying the age of existing primary heating and cooling …
… by Jatin Batra (SOM ‘19), Cyndi Chen (SOM ‘19) and Melissa Mazzeo (SOM/F&ES ’20), is scaling informal exchange networks, like parent groups, to build a children’s secondhand … positive shopping experience for busy parents. In turn, this will reduce the environmental impact of the notoriously dirty fashion industry. Hand Me Up's cofounders from left to … by Jatin Batra (SOM ‘19), Cyndi Chen (SOM ‘19) and Melissa Mazzeo (SOM/F&ES ’20), is scaling informal exchange networks, like parent groups, to build a children’s secondhand …
… endowment. If it changes its investment practices, it spurs a tangible and immediate impact, which isn’t the case for most individual investors. But individual investments add … to help start a platform called Stake , where shareholders can band together to support social and environmental causes. “We created Real Impact Tracker and Stake to help … to help start a platform called Stake , where shareholders can band together to support social and environmental causes. “We created Real Impact Tracker and Stake to help …