… given the lackluster G20 meeting held in Rome immediately preceding the summit. This was unfortunately the case. Regardless, it was energizing to be at the conference in person, given … one time, it was incredible to see the numerous discussions on climate change and potential paths forward. Given my interests in empowering women and corporate sustainability, I chose … and continue to be, men. Beyond impact, men also contribute more towards climate change: New York Times reporter Lauren Jackson declares that, “men have a larger carbon footprint …
… Health Policy: Developing Community-Driven 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 … sustainable investment, coalition-building, and related fields to provide practical advice for people interested in developing community-driven, state-level soil health policy and …
… Six student teams were recently awarded Climate Innovation Grants by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY). CBEY awarded almost $15,000 this year to help … partnership between the private investment community and tribal nations that will harness renewable energy on native lands, in order to create sustainable economic opportunities that … , (MEM ‘20, MBA ‘20), CEO and Co-owner at Merry Go Rounds Winning teams will receive seed funding and expert mentorship to advance their projects. They are also strongly encouraged …
… 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 journey as a trailblazer in circularity …
… The experience and expertise of alumni provide an unparalleled resource for students navigating their way through the Yale experience. In recognition of this, the … between students and experts have taken place as part of this program. There is a new normal given the impact of the COVID-crisis. As a result, students have been adapting … Connecting with alumni who are doing the work helps current students see the possible pathways that exist at the intersection of business and the environment and understand what …
… 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 year and a half of … programming that includes and highlights missing voices in innovation is a key focus area for Talaty. “Representation matters, and it’s important for all students at Yale and beyond …
… investors, private equity professionals, and hedge fund managers with a proven track record for success. Some of the purported advantages of SPACs over a traditional IPO include the … teams, investors, and companies possessing the potential to enable decarbonization pathways and by doing so deliver enormous value for shareholders and other stakeholders. The … high economic potential as well, with a total addressable market of US $26 billion by 2030. New players are emerging to capitalize on this market. Enovix, was the first silicon anode …
… Have you ever felt that cool concepts get mired in complex vocabulary? It’s a problem for many students, staff, and faculty at Yale, particularly those who are branching out from their background to explore interdisciplinary projects. This week, CBEY has joined forces with the Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale (Tsai CITY) to create a new multimedia site, Beyond the Buzzwords , which clarifies some of the opaque vocabulary …
… , 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 … in plastic every single year Dharia and Heller’s Green Gear Supply Company has a vision for “a world free of single-use plastics, where petroleum is no longer a dominant … say to students who might be thinking of launching their own venture or applying to the funding cycle? “I think my advice would be that sometimes you might just have less …
… the driving tenet behind the work being done as part of what is currently called the “New Haven Nature & Health Initiative.” This working group represents a collaboration … 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 on creating a knowledge platform, where information, ideas, and resources can be shared with interested parties, such as …