… At the beginning of February, I attended GreenBiz 21 , GreenBiz’s annual conference about sustainability and business. As … as well as some of the hopeful progress made over the last few years. There is demand for recycled plastics--but the domestic market is struggling to keep up with supply. The … all circularity practitioners should be constantly repeating: switching all of our energy to renewables will only get us 55% of the way toward limiting warming to 1.5 degrees …
… Are you considering applying to the Yale program in Financing and Deploying Clean Energy (FDCE) and wondering about what sets it apart? Maybe you’re contemplating this opportunity for your team. Or maybe you’re a Yale alum wondering: what is this program about? I can help … of state to advocate for policies in support of clean energy finance or deployment. We’re often asked how applicable the content can be; this is one of the many ways in which the …
… An ethical food system should promote public and environmental health, a thriving workforce, and nutritious products available to everyone. Put simply, it should provide food … Kitchens will be founded as a stand-alone operation (most likely in NYC), but with the intention of spreading nationwide. Its goal is not to become profitable, but to provide a … similar to Community Kitchens Which social benefits are they emphasizing: Pay-what you can? Sustainable sourcing? Worker rights? Which have succeeded, which have failed, and why? How …
… Five student teams were recently awarded Climate Change Innovation Grants by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY). CBEY awarded $15,000 this year to help further … available, research-backed emissions reduction calculator for the compost industry. Energy Literacy for Everyone : Curious about climate change but want to learn more? You … to advance their projects. They are also strongly encouraged to apply for the Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize as part of CBEY’s entrepreneurship and innovation grant and prize …
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… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (“CBEY”) is looking for a team of students to participate … in this independent study will conduct research on new, innovative sectors with the potential for transformative positive impact. These focus areas include the following: Issue … an investment thesis to leadership at CRIS, whilst learning about the arcane world of clean energy SPAC investing from industry veterans. Deliverables This research will include a …
… the Yale School of the Environment where he teaches two very popular courses on Renewable Energy Project Finance, both on campus and online with the Certificate in Financing and Deploying Clean Energy . You can read more about Dan here . What is a SPAC? “SPAC” is an acronym for Special Purpose Acquisition Company. At its most basic, it is a publicly traded company …
… Interest in food and equitable food systems has been bubbling up for a while among graduate students at Yale. Enter Tagan Engel, the newest Resident Fellow … models. And she’s excited to share what she’s learned with Yale students who are looking at pathways where people, food, justice, business, and the environment intersect. “Tagan … young family were ready to come back to her hometown of New Haven, CT in 2006, Engel was intentional about the next phase of her work. She merged her love of food and her dedication …
… 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 for Business and the Environment (CBEY) launched the CBEY Visiting Alumni Experts program in 2018 in an effort to connect alumni from different sectors with current students. Since then, over 200 …
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