… excess of $105 billion in funding . But what exactly are SPACs? 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 … investment opportunities across four industries – namely battery storage, sustainableagriculture, carbon capture, and hydrogen. Their goal was to analyze the economic and …
… Have you ever felt that cool concepts get mired in complex vocabulary? It’s a problem for many students, staff, … 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 curated … of the site has a form to suggest additional buzzwords, for visitors who think there's more jargon in dire need of explanation. CBEY and Tsai CITY welcome suggestions from anyone, …
… ‘19) and Russell Heller (YC, ‘19) almost decided not to submit their winning application. “That afternoon, we had a phone call and we were not going to turn it in because we had seen … Note: After bringing packaging production and logistics to the US, GreenGear next hopes to make poncho manufacturing domestic, but has struggled to find American companies with the necessary capabilities. Dharia and Heller are actively seeking partners …
… Spending time in nature has measurable benefits to people both emotionally and physically. That’s the driving tenet behind the work being done as part of what is currently called the … can be shared with interested parties, such as residents, clinicians, land managers, policymakers and academics. “We’re trying to bring together people from various backgrounds and … by a healthcare provider, there is a level of importance placed on filling it—patients are more likely to follow through,” says Sude. “This has become even more critical given the …
… sustainability and business. As someone who’s admittedly fascinated by waste (and agrees that waste problems are often some of our stupidest problems ), I focused specifically on … like the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy Global Commitment have led these companies in setting and working towards ambitious targets towards using more recycled … more infrastructure to create usable post-consumer resin (PCR), with the goal of helping to make plastic waste a commodity. He also mentioned the necessity of chemical recycling to …
… Or maybe you’re a Yale alum wondering: what is this program about? I can help you with that. My name is Caroline James, and I’m a first-year MBA candidate at the Yale School of … by yourself.” - Peter Gerson , FDCE ‘20 Participants also tell us how good it feels to be investing time in themselves and furthering their education, even when their lives feel … on the topic of their choice and are encouraged to submit their memo to an actual decision-maker. This led to FDCErs reaching out to their CEOs, their local planning commission, their …
… and nutritious products available to everyone. Put simply, it should provide food that’s fair, green, nutritious, and affordable. Food that meets these standards could be … similar to Community Kitchens Which social benefits are they emphasizing: Pay-what you can? Sustainable sourcing? Worker rights? Which have succeeded, which have failed, and why? How … Programs Shifting Power & Resources: Equity and Justice Work in Practice Regenerative Agriculture Lab … An ethical food system should promote public and environmental health, a …
… the market and the planet. “We are happy to have been part of the growth of innovation and entrepreneurship at Yale over the past 10 years that is focused on for-profit efforts to promote sustainable economic growth,” says Sobotka. … long overdue efforts to center environmental justice, and the urgency of reducing carbon in agriculture and other sectors,” Soltoff says. About the recipients: Upright (Sobotka Prize) …
… awarded these grants for the past four years in an effort to support projects and ideas that can have wide-ranging impacts and tackle diverse systemic issues related to the current … industry. Energy Literacy for Everyone : Curious about climate change but want to learn more? You might try this game, which gives players an idea of what it might mean to solve … the judges who helped select the recipients. They include Yale alumni and a past leader in entrepreneurship at CBEY and Tsai CITY. Noah Walker , (MEM ‘14), Director of Product and …
… Acquisition Company (“SPAC”). Overview SPACs have found favor amongst climate-focused companies as they (a) give companies the opportunity to provide public investors with forward projections on innovative business models that are profitable but have limited access to capital, and (b) allow said companies to … thesis to leadership at CRIS, whilst learning about the arcane world of clean energy SPAC investing from industry veterans. Deliverables This research will include a number of …