… thing she needed was the right idea, and she found it when she learned about the potential for households to benefit from a sort of “energy arbitrage.” Due to the low marginal cost of … In this situation, Katrina saw the opportunity for a viable and environmentally sustainable business model. Over the next year and a half, she developed this idea into Powerhouse, … with. She understood that a strong, well-rounded team would be fundamental to a strong business. “You need three things no matter what,” she says. “You need your idea, you need a …
… with five swimming pools and a lazy river in the middle of the desert may seem an odd place for path-breaking conversations on sustainability, the three-day conference yielded a wealth … communicating their activities to a global audience. By connecting to a global framework, businesses can integrate sustainability issues into their strategies that they otherwise … government announced that it would withdraw from the Paris Agreement. Yet soon after, businesses were among the first actors to step forward and reaffirm their dedication to …
… firm, recently noted that long-term corporate prosperity requires not just financial performance, but “a positive contribution to society.” He does not stand alone with this … know? In partnership with Patagonia and wealth advisory firm Caprock , the Yale Center forBusiness and the Environment has released a new publication to answer this question. Entitled “ Just Good Business: An Investor’s Guide to B Corps , ” this report explores the distinct financial …
… in the northeastern US. Residential and commercial buildings are currently responsible for roughly one-third of regional greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing a … markets and new financing products to fuel the RTT market, entrepreneurs to build new business models, and governments to release efficiency policies. We started by canvassing stakeholders in the renewable thermal space; …
… science and engineering at England’s Plymouth University. Marine plastics act as a sink for other toxic chemicals in the ocean. (This very property of microplastics can also be … be the answer to that age-old philosophical question, “Why are we here?” If that’s the case, then this mundane raison d’etre inherently gives rise to a second, less mundane one: … be the answer to that age-old philosophical question, “Why are we here?” If that’s the case, then this mundane raison d’etre inherently gives rise to a second, less mundane one: …
… date. An ecosystem is essentially formed between fish or shellfish and vegetation. In this case, nutrients such as nitrates and oxygen are recycled between the two, ultimately … that want to get involved and can contribute some meaningful work and research. We are also making connections beyond Yale by reaching out to universities and companies with similar … will involve selling shrimp to local restaurants and maintaining solid relationships forbusiness continuity. After establishing a solid base in this area, we will use these profits …
… C. Frumhoff, A Methodology for Assessment of Corporate Responsibility on Climate Change: A Case Study of the Fossil Energy Industry Riva Krut, Juan Pelaez & Arthur Qi, Proposing … which entailed the exclusion of disfavored industries – such as alcohol, tobacco, or gun making – or companies with bad track records on critical issues – such as pollution control … this preference too often are hard to come by. Other investors wish to put their money into businesses that are helping to address societal challenges. Thus, some impact investors with …
… this year’s $10,000 Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant, disbursed annually by the Yale Center forBusiness and the Environment to provide funding and mentorship to new eco-ventures, include … move their ideas forward. “The judges this year were so impressed by the substance of the business ideas submitted and the quality of the applications," said David Sobokta , CBEY …
… if she hadn’t had that housing,” he said in a recent conversation at Yale. “What a loss for her, a loss for her children, a loss for society.” Now positioned as Canada’s Minister … which goes online at the end of this year, is then used to fill gaps that federal grant-making can’t—to fund projects too expensive for public investment but not profitable enough … which goes online at the end of this year, is then used to fill gaps that federal grant-making can’t—to fund projects too expensive for public investment but not profitable enough …
… Brazil. Since 2013, there has been rapid growth in Brazilian corporate adoption and support for carbon pricing as a mechanism to prepare for a climate-constrained future. Three companies from Brazil’s business community sat down to share their experience with carbon pricing as part of the … price into business processes and strategies has contributed to a new mindset of decision-making and generated new business opportunities,” said Osorio of CPFL. For Itaú Unibanco, …