… three-quarters of the world’s clothing exports come from developing countries—implementing sustainable practices will have far-reaching impact. Apparel brands are well suited to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially goal 12 for responsible consumption and … past October, representatives from apparel brands around the world convened at the annual Sustainable Textiles conference hosted by Textile Exchange. Integrating SDGs into corporate …
… impact, high project viability, and overall excellence. The 2018 recipients include: 1. Green Mow by Ryan Li (Yale School Management). Green Mow electrifies the lawn mowing industry, which consumes millions of gallons of gas, … Jennifer Gammond (Yale School of Management), Mary Gammond and Javier Choc. AIRPower uses sustainable resources to power clean technology and achieves a Net-Zero Carbon Footprint for …
… new collaboration, called “ConnectSun.” This project—a partnership between the Connecticut Green Bank, United Illuminating (UI), and ENCON—is designed to promote solar growth in areas where targeted outreach could significantly … compared to traditional solar installation costs. Bryan Garcia, CEO at Connecticut Green Bank In addition, on top of any net metering payments provided for supplying energy …
… Yılmaz and Sustainability Manager Derya Özet Yalgı spoke with Cary Krosinsky, Lecturer in Sustainable Finance at Yale University, about how Turkey has experienced firsthand the risks … four pillars: prioritizing low carbon investments reducing deforestation establishing green office standards adapting to climate change, especially mitigation of water risks. … of a carbon tax and other mechanisms are on the way.” Yılmaz said. In 2014, Turkey passed a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) Regulation. The …
… the replacement of animal products comes the replacement of animal agriculture’s effects on greenhouse gas emissions, habitat loss, pollution and animal welfare abuses. It also comes … the replacement of animal products comes the replacement of animal agriculture’s effects on greenhouse gas emissions, habitat loss, pollution and animal welfare abuses. It also comes … the replacement of animal products comes the replacement of animal agriculture’s effects on greenhouse gas emissions, habitat loss, pollution and animal welfare abuses. It also comes …
… Symbrosia (formerly known as Concha Aquaponic Solutions) went on to win the 2018 Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize during Startup Yale. Symbrosia is developing a saltwater … education platform that offers math, English, leadership, computer literacy and programming courses in Afghanistan to empower girls with greater autonomy over family planning and reproductive health. They also teach skills that prepare students to work in green-sector opportunities and take active, informed roles in public/civic life, creating …
… (SBIR) awards. There is huge variation, however, across agencies in terms of program design and outcomes. Over the past decade, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has quietly … (SBIR) awards. There is huge variation, however, across agencies in terms of program design and outcomes. Over the past decade, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has quietly … (SBIR) awards. There is huge variation, however, across agencies in terms of program design and outcomes. Over the past decade, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has quietly …
… at the Office through her junior year and eventually switched her major to environmental engineering. She had found a new path. Upon graduation in 2015, Janaskie became a Venture … She was the company’s sixth employee. “Going into the for-profit world involved a steep learning curve,” Janaskie, says, “but I do think that my work at the Office of … at Kroon Hall or drop her a note at sophie.janaskie@yale.edu . Environmental Innovation Sustainable Finance and ESG CBEY Welcomes Sophie Janaskie as Environmental/Social Innovation …
… Each year the Yale Center for Business and the Environment gives teams applying to the Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize the opportunity to be matched with a mentor from our network of … If you are interested in joining our incredible community of mentors and coaching a sustainable venture team, please contact Sophie Janaskie . Clean Energy Sustainable Finance and ESG Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Equity and …
… traditional funding and form more diversified and dependable funding streams. Such sustainable funding enables organizations to engage in more proactive, strategic … double- and/or triple-bottom-line returns. These include: Direct earned income via the sustainable production of food and fiber, recreation, hunting or ecotourism; Environmental … in water quantity and quality conservation projects while private investors focused on sustainable food and fiber production projects (NatureVest & Eko Asset Management Partners, …