… Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants are awarded at the federal level. In partnership with Doug Rand, a CBEY Expert in Residence, we will engage and interview multiple … (which don’t require an act of Congress) that dramatically benefit hard-tech entrepreneurs with no other source of patient capital. The goal of this independent study will be to use … Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants are awarded at the federal level. In partnership with Doug Rand, a CBEY Expert in Residence, we will engage and interview multiple …
… path she first started walking in high school. But then she got a job at Yale’s Office of Sustainability . It was her sophomore year and she and a small team were working to get students involved withsustainability efforts around campus. “I found I really enjoyed that type of work,” Janaskie …
… gives teams applying to the Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize the opportunity to be matched with a mentor from our network of partners and experts. Sabin Mentors commit a minimum of … file-default","data-delta":"3"}}]] Kate Carman Business Development Associate, Pivot Leadership … file-default","data-delta":"6"}}]] Justin Freiberg Sustainability Manager, Yale West Campus … file-default","data-delta":"6"}}]] Justin Freiberg Sustainability Manager, Yale West Campus …
… not meant to be all-inclusive or in-depth. Rather, it seeks to paint a picture of the field with broad-brush strokes so that newcomers may gain an understanding of some basic concepts and orient themselves within this evolving and exciting field. What is conservation finance? Conservation can be … billion needed annually (Credit Suisse, World Wildlife Fund, & McKinsey & Company, 2014). With flat and sometimes shrinking government support and limited philanthropic dollars, …
… Solarize is a solar adoption program in which a community pairs with a solar installer to promote local residential solar. The installer, who is vetted and … of SmartPower. Given that, how is Rhode Island faring after half a decade of Solarize? With help from SmartPower, a nonprofit marketing firm that specializes in energy efficiency … runs Solarize Rhode Island. Most recently, the Fall 2017 round of Solarize drew to a close with programs in Barrington, Bristol, and South Kingstown. Table 1 shows the program dates …
… and transformative donation from the Emmett Foundation to support its mission of developing leaders who are uniquely capable of addressing social and environmental challenges. The Gift … the past decade, CBEY has offered students a forum to pursue and refine novel solutions to sustainability challenges, from new ventures with a triple bottom line Peter Boyd, one of … incredibly generous gift will allow us to bring on more experts in residence and launch a series of new initiatives—including the Climate Change Entrepreneurship Program and a Net …
… of farm businesses receive over 85 percent of farm subsidies. To remain competitive with one another and global imports, farms compete on the margin through expensive capital … of specialty crops would probably create demand, leading to healthier food choices. Also, with technology enabling urban farms, inner-city food deserts can participate in the … across a larger base. Seeking subsidy eligibility, farmers have cultivated marginal lands with poorer soils and climates. These soils provide less nutrients for crops, requiring …
… across Connecticut, where multiple campaigns are launched concurrently (in “rounds”). With funding from the Department of Energy, the Solar Energy Evolution and Diffusion Studies (SEEDS) project used these Solarize campaigns as the foundation for a series of randomized field trials that helped illuminate the most effective strategies for … in the low- and moderate-income (LMI) populations. Solarize Round 8 was the first series of campaigns to take place during SEEDS II, and the results [1] are captured in the …
… knew that she lacked the capacity to build the venture on her own, so she assembled a team with complementary skills and expertise. For instance, Ben Serrurier (FES ’17), brought … All the team members were individuals whom Katrina knew and had previously worked with. She understood that a strong, well-rounded team would be fundamental to a strong … an entrepreneur. She appreciated having an opportunity “where you can literally walk in, without a business plan and just an idea and say ‘I have three months and a thousand dollars …
… gathered in Phoenix to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and solutions in corporate sustainability, as part of the annual GreenBiz conference . While a hotel with five swimming … join. This year, we have heard from many such professionals through the Pathways in CSR series, which brought representatives across a range of companies to campus to discuss their … have officially affirmed that they are still in, and that spirit of unrelenting climate leadership pervaded the conference. Companies are striving for demonstrably meaningful …