… supply. The good news: groups like the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy Global Commitment have led these companies in setting and working towards ambitious targets … Meanwhile, the issue has only been made worse by the dropoff in recycling that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as from the low price of oil, the key input in virgin … a career in plastic waste reduction, they ask me what happened to my interest in climate change. The inseparable relationship between waste--especially plastic--and climate change …
… the approximately 150 past and present program participants to understand how FDCE has changed the way they approach their work, built their network, and propelled them to … lives While the participants in the second cohort didn’t anticipate being in the midst of a global pandemic when they applied to the FDCE program in early 2020, the good news is that … sense of purpose and motivation to address climate change, and an improved understanding of environmental systems to facilitate action. I, for one, can’t wait to see what the FDCE ‘21 …
… An ethical food system should promote public and environmental health, a thriving workforce, and nutritious products available to everyone. … workers. Yet even “bad” food is expensive to produce. Both low prices and profits result from government subsidies, tax breaks, a failed regulatory system, and ignoring external … is to launch a nonprofit organization called Community Kitchens. Its mission is to change the model for out-of-the-home eating by offering food that is nutritious, affordable, …
… 10 th year, the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures has awarded $10,000 grants to environmentally-focused startups Upright and Ecopackables. Administered by the Yale Center … 2019. Upright has won several Yale grants and prizes, including CBEY’s 2019 Climate Change Innovation Grant. Upright produces high-protein oatmilk in liquid and instant form. … (Yale College ’21) co-founded AgriCORE . They have received several entrepreneurship grants from Yale including CBEY’s 2018 Climate Change Innovation Grant. AgriCORE’s mission is to …
… Five student teams were recently awarded Climate Change Innovation Grants by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY). … $15,000 this year to help further innovative ideas to address climate change and its environmental and social impacts. The Center has awarded these grants for the past four … Directors Network (USDN), Co-Founder of MySunBuddy Ruth Metzel (MEM/MBA ‘16), Global Restoration Lead, Conservation International Tory Grieves (MEM/MBA ‘18) VP of …
… impact. These focus areas include the following: Issue Summary Decarbonization of the global economy, and adoption of more sustainable means of consumption, represent one of this … by seasoned industry veterans with deep industry experience at the intersection of climate change and capitalism at firms including NRG, Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs, and General … 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 deliverables, …
… they appropriate or relevant in the industry? I’ve heard a lot of different explanations from different experts, but I'll give you the single reason that I think is the most … also said, “I've done my homework. I agree with the valuation. I'm putting my capital at risk at the same price as you, the public shareholders.” So that dual layer of protection of … doing some work for a SPAC whose ticker is CLII. The company name is a mouthful: “Climate Change Crisis Real Impact Acquisition Corporation.” There are three co-founders: David …
… students at Yale. Enter Tagan Engel, the newest Resident Fellow at the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY). Engel has over 25 years of experience in reshaping … building at the center of every experience, and the importance of hearing stories directly from people affected by injustices. She believes that these are foundational to effectively … deeper issues such as reparations, undoing white supremacy, honoring cultural heritage, environmental justice and regenerative agriculture. Within the Yale community, Engel has …
… 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 2018 in an effort to connect alumni from different sectors with current students. Since then, over 200 engagements between … launched the CBEY Visiting Alumni Experts program in 2018 in an effort to connect alumni from different sectors with current students. Since then, over 200 engagements between …
… Last week, Floe won the Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize sponsored by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY). This makes it the first startup to win each of the … former classmate when the three of them attended MIT. Floe is building a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution to help property owners avoid dangerous ice and water … But the largest environmental benefit over traditional rooftop ice melting techniques comes from the energy savings. Most rooftop ice melting methods are energy-intensive, such as …