… and transportation on a previously impossible scale. It was one of a series of innovations that sparked the Industrial Revolution, and over the next few centuries, people became more … of technology and sustainability. The attendees represented a range of groups: big companies, small companies, start-ups, governments, civil society, and academia. The tone of … in data science Technology is often associated with hardware—new gadgets and gizmos thatmake life easier—but many of the most important developments are far less concrete, …
… II (SEEDS II) Yale research project is tasked with understanding strategies and messages that support the adoption of solar energy, especially among low- and moderate-income (LMI) … to energy consumers to recuperate the investment has also created distrust in the utility companies. Main Challenges In collaboration with SmartPower, the Yale team has identified … within utility service territories. This would decrease the overlap with co-op regions, make messaging more effective, and streamline information gathering for potential adopters. …
… Capital Markets (SOCAP) conference has traditionally emphasized the social side of impact investing since its inception in 2008. The curriculum has rarely covered the environmental … to its vision statement, “SOCAP started with a small group of investors determined to prove that doing good has two bottom lines: social and financial.” The network consists of … investments to water quality and green infrastructure – and what it will take to make these deals scalable, repeatable and investable. Environmental investments generating …
… in addition to filling a funding gap for budget-constrained government entities, is that these financings shift the social spending paradigm, allowing governments to pay for … risk of solving these issues from taxpayers to private investors. They also allow for the more efficient use of public capital; the government pays only if outcomes are achieved. The … this publication is slated to launch in January 2016. Related Programs Nature’s Returns: Investing in Ecosystem Services Related Events Investing for Impact: Matthew …
… solve the plastics problem. The previous post outlined efforts undertaken by NGOs, private companies, and governments to reduce the massive flow of plastics into our oceans. This work … is only growing. No wonder Macquarie Capital , the largest Australian Investment Bank, is investing in solid waste management plants. The European Investment Bank , The World Bank , … is experiencing pressure to move from conventional packaging to more innovative packaging that keeps products safe without harming the environment. Plastics, it seems, have reached …
… waste, population density, and economic status to estimate the amount of plastic waste that entered the oceans in 2010. Jambeck’s findings suggested that among the top 20 … Rescue ; Sky News also published an article calling out five of the biggest soft drink companies for using only 7 percent recycled plastic in their products. Greenpeace later … increasing the demand for recycled plastic content. It also plans to drive innovation by investing an additional €100 million in the development of more recyclable plastic …
… A common story in the world of heating and cooling is that households tend to wait until their old system breaks before they install a new one. … 50 percent of residential space heating relies on fuel oil or propane, the default means more fuel oil boilers rather than a renewable alternative . But this isn’t always the story. … thermal technologies in Connecticut ” project asked residential customers about the factors that trigger the installation of heating and cooling systems. A web-based survey was …
… emissions by making rain ponchos from a sugar-based bioplastic. Recent reports estimate that the use of plastic is responsible for approximately 8% of the world’s oil consumption … ideas that were presented. We hope to see this growth and interest in environmental entrepreneurship continue, and we look forward to continuing to work with these teams during their time at Yale.” Hand Me Up and GreenGear are eligible to enter Yale’s Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize for a chance to win a further $25,000 this spring. 2380 …
… Cary Krosinsky (Yale SOM) Reed and Rissman focused on academic research before diving into entrepreneurship. While at Yale, they co-wrote three papers on sustainableinvesting. They wanted their findings to be relevant and actionable outside of the academic … and open-sourced, similar to what B Lab has done for its process of certifying responsible companies as B Corps . Using the Stake platform, individual investors can go a step further …
… remains dominated by the use of fossil fuels. Renewable thermal technologies (RTTs) offer moresustainable alternatives. The winners of this year’s grant, each in their own way, promise … industry. Recipients of the RTA Seed Innovation Grant include: A carbon cost calculator that will readily provide residential and business owners the cost savings and reduced …