… Attending a sustainability conference was at the top of my business school bucket list and I was ecstatic when I received the opportunity to … in the first few days of the summit, India disclosed their commitment to net zero by 2070. Immediately, many from the Western world hit back stating that this was … a decade (vs. over a century for carbon dioxide), methane is still 20 times more potent, making this a significant action nonetheless. This is not to say it is perfect – there is …
… State Soil Health Policy and Programs as the newest fruit of The Yale Center forBusiness and the Environment’s Regenerative Agriculture Initiative . Abbey Warner and Darya … worked with dozens of practitioners and other experts in farming, climate adaptation, policymaking, sustainable investment, coalition-building, and related fields to provide practical … a series of articles outlining best practices in the specialty and an evolving set of case studies, special projects and proposals, and research. For a copy of Soil Health …
… Six student teams were recently awarded Climate Innovation Grants by the Yale Center forBusiness and the Environment (CBEY). CBEY awarded almost $15,000 this year to help … Innovation Grants Ekaterina Plotnitskaya (Master of Management Studies, Master in Global Business and Society '22) Six student teams were recently awarded Climate Innovation Grants …
… company—it’s a marketing company that develops recycling solutions and serves as a model for circularity, demonstrating a pathway to a new type of consumer economy. TerraCycle’s journey as a trailblazer in circularity originated as a one-man operation making fertilizer from kitchen scraps and worms behind the Princeton dining halls. Founder … inspired to eliminate food waste by scaling up this method. Soon, TerraCycle was winning business prizes and scaling operations to where Szaky decided to leave Princeton to pursue …
… The experience and expertise of alumni provide an unparalleled resource for students navigating their way through the Yale experience. In recognition of this, the Yale Center forBusiness and the Environment (CBEY) launched the CBEY Visiting Alumni Experts program in the … the work helps current students see the possible pathways that exist at the intersection of business and the environment and understand what it took to get there. We are delighted to …
… CBEY has been busy this summer! Our office space has been reworked for a return to the new normal. We have enhanced and adjusted programs based on the past … on sustainable ventures, and engage with alumni entrepreneurs who continue to build the businesses they started at Yale. Developing new programming that includes and highlights … time as a student. “I’m excited to continue interacting with this unparalleled spirit of making the world a better place and expanding it through my role.” Trent Cummings has …
… investors, private equity professionals, and hedge fund managers with a proven track record for success. Some of the purported advantages of SPACs over a traditional IPO include the … and, in some circumstances, a quicker route to becoming a public company. This makes business combination by way of a “De-SPAC” transaction an attractive option for companies … are expected to be less of an issue in the future due to cheaper renewables and higher efficiency lighting technologies. For now, the premium price can be a selling point if …
… Have you ever felt that cool concepts get mired in complex vocabulary? It’s a problem for many students, staff, and faculty at Yale, particularly those who are branching out from their background to explore interdisciplinary projects. This week, CBEY has joined forces with the Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale (Tsai CITY) to create a new multimedia site, Beyond the …
… get rid of single-use plastics and where can there be a non-petrochemical alternative? By making their EcoRain Ponchos out of plant material, they are not just displacing traditional … market for her EcoPonchos was much bigger than she thought. When she shared her belief in business solutions and climate action with Heller, he eagerly jumped on board. “The vision, … that from a consumer perspective, purchasing eco-friendly ponchos is a low-risk way to showcase your dedication to sustainability. For some, another selling point is that the ponchos …
… understand the therapeutic benefits of spending time in nature. They are deeply invested in making green spaces in New Haven inviting, safe, and equally accessible for city residents. Still in early stages, one of the key goals of this initiative focuses … The New Haven Nature & Health Initiative, in collaboration with the Yale Center forBusiness and the Environment , is hosting a webinar called “Getting a Nature Fix” – a …