… I had to find out what was going on behind the bold title. Moderated by Lisa Lambert, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at National Grid, the panel promised an interesting dive … innovation. Ms. Lambert is the Founder and President of National Grid Partners, the venture investment and innovation division of energy company National Grid that invests in … Initiative by the Edison Electric Institute along with several environmental and technology-focused NGOs - focused on the implementation of federal policies that can help ensure the …
… (CBEY) is delighted to announce the winners of the 2021 Sobotka Seed Prizefor Sustainable Ventures. CBEY supports students in building sustainable, for-profit businesses. A huge part of this has been via the Sobotka … two $10,000 awards annually. This year, the Sobotka Seed Prizefor Sustainable Ventures focused on solutions in four key areas of urgent action: Protecting and restoring ecosystems …
… Acquisition Company (“SPAC”). Overview SPACs have found favor amongst climate-focused companies as they (a) give companies the opportunity to provide public investors … in three key subsector verticals, and summarizes its focus with the mantra of: (1) Winning the (Green) Home, (2) winning the (Green) Office, and (3) winning the (Green) Roads. … focus on later-stage growth capital required to scale and commercialize business plans and technologies that deliver better environmental outcomes. Suggested areas of focus include an …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment is delighted to welcome three new members to its Advisory … additions, CBEY will add keen expertise and new perspectives in corporate sustainability, forest products, energy justice, entrepreneurship, and clean energy finance—key areas of … and regulatory advocacy and stakeholder engagement. Sophie Beckham (Master of Forestry '02) is the Chief Sustainability Officer at International Paper Company, where she …
… interests in empowering women and corporate sustainability, I chose to attend events that focused on these topics. I was fortunate to have attended the conference (as one needs a … Al Jaber (UAE’s Special Envoy for Climate Change and Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology), Bill Gates (Founder of Microsoft and Co-Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates … in the first few days of the summit, India disclosed their commitment to net zero by 2070. Immediately, many from the Western world hit back stating that this was …
… State Soil Health Policy and Programs as the newest fruit of The Yale Center for Business and the Environment’s Regenerative Agriculture Initiative . Abbey Warner and … experts in farming, climate adaptation, policymaking, sustainable investment, coalition-building, and related fields to provide practical advice for people interested in developing … implementation and monitoring for soil-relevant outcomes. Why focus on the steps of building coalitions, planning meetings and wording outreach email? For the authors, that …
… We had everything from education and advocacy through podcasts, fashion and farms to technological innovation to rethink cooling and food waste. I’m very inspired by this … and community center, Gresham Community farm will offer experiential educational programs focused on regenerative agricultural practices and the social, environmental, and health … further prizes and opportunities at CBEY, such as the Sobotka Seed Prizefor Sustainable Ventures , closing on Nov 3rd. 7888 Sustainable Finance and ESG Equity and Justice Six …
… company—it’s a marketing company that develops recycling solutions and serves as a model for circularity, demonstrating a pathway to a new type of consumer economy. TerraCycle’s … Szaky was inspired to eliminate food waste by scaling up this method. Soon, TerraCycle was winning business prizes and scaling operations to where Szaky decided to leave Princeton to … a waste collection program translate into positive PR, awards, and recognition as an environmentally-friendly company- a factor that is important to attracting younger …
… The experience and expertise of alumni provide an unparalleled resource for students navigating their way through the Yale experience. In recognition of this, the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) launched the CBEY Visiting Alumni Experts program in the spring of 2018 in an effort to connect alumni from different sectors with current students. Since then, over 250 …
… CBEY has been busy this summer! Our office space has been reworked for a return to the new normal. We have enhanced and adjusted programs based on the past … to support a growing green innovator community, advise students working on sustainable ventures, and engage with alumni entrepreneurs who continue to build the businesses they … to support a growing green innovator community, advise students working on sustainable ventures, and engage with alumni entrepreneurs who continue to build the businesses they …