… ’16) and Eitan Hochster (SOM/FES ’16) to bring the innovative thinking of Yale University students to bear on some of the toughest environmental and business problems. Participating companies have included Alcoa, NRG, and …
… Somehow we’re nearing April, and on campus, students are heading back from spring break adventures while polishing cover letters for the … but before we know it, exams will be wrapping up. With the constant hubbub of the academic calendar, sometimes we forget to take stock of everything that happens here through CBEY. We … Students and faculty presented their Sobotka Research Fund–supported projects for the fifth year …
… based in Palo Alto, Calif., uses a model that engages community organizations, small businesses and investors to streamline the development and financing of solar and energy … I left HelioPower and created Village Power Finance. CEFF: What is Village Power Finance’s business model? Jagerson: We work on small-to-medium-sized projects. We start initially … New England, Hawaii, etc. Is that because demand is there or because the regulatory environment is friendly? Jagerson: It’s primarily a demand function. We love the JOBS Act – …
… markets are available for many financial products, from stocks and bonds to mortgages and student loans. SEE Action’s report highlights the potential for secondary markets to rapidly … a Sustainable Capital Source for Energy Efficiency? Michael Puckett (MBA '15, Master of Environmental Management '15) As the energy efficiency finance market grows and matures, are … markets are available for many financial products, from stocks and bonds to mortgages and student loans. SEE Action’s report highlights the potential for secondary markets to rapidly …
… 17 th . But, the March 25 th application deadline is fast approaching! Mark your calendars. Every year, the Sabin Prize awards $25,000 to the most promising Yale venture at … 12:00pm-2:00 pm CBEY office space) to help jumpstart and refine ideas. For prospective students, as well as first years and joint-degrees, keep next year in mind to take advantage … for Sustainable Ventures Related Events Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize Workshop #1: Market Research Fri, January 23rd, 2015, 7:00 AM EST — 8:30 AM EST Evans Hall, Isaacson Classroom …
… and the people involved. Since our founding in 2006, we have grown to serve twice as many students and dramatically expanded the range and depth of our program offerings. Our network … Energy Finance Forum as a leading industry news source, and embarked on a large-scale solar research project with a $1.8 million grant from the Department of Energy. Throughout this … of people and organizations engaged with the work of the Center. This includes students, faculty, alumni, staff, advisors and business partners. Individual profiles highlight how …
… global leaders of all stripes recognize water as the single greatest ten-year risk to business. But what is water risk and why should we care? Common Risk Assessment Tools: … or quality due to climate change, competition, or the local social and political environment can materially impact a company. As the beverage companies and clothing … both view water stewardship and risk mitigation as a business imperative. Through the CBEY Student Pitch Competition, open to any student with a good idea and a willingness to sell …
… was designed to cater to professionals with full-time careers in Health Care. Last year, faculty at the School of Management and the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies … and asset management - in order to further advance Yale’s mission to educate leaders for business and society. Faculty and staff at the School of Management and the School of … economic transformation. Yale already has substantial infrastructure in place to cater to students and professionals interested in sustainability issues. For instance, the Yale …
… sustainability reporting can be attributed to three key drivers: Corporate communication of environmental and social issues was developed in marketing departments. It is worrying that … a review of 23 A and A+ rated GRI standard sustainability reports. The integrity of wider business strategy communication is threatened by ignoring these issues. The mechanisms that … seen considerable momentum by industry to make sustainability reporting relevant to a wider business audience. The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) clearly defined …
… Competition on Friday November 14 th . Over 120 people attended the conference, with 11 student teams participating, to examine options for institutions and investment managers and … to draw a stake in the ground. The winning team from New York University’s Stern School of Business , carried out extensive financial modelling that took into account various … to channel the capital markets into investments that have positive financial, social and environmental outcomes.” For more information please visit: …