… In partnership with Patagonia and the Yale Center for Business and the Environment, we have published An … and Benefit Corporations help consumers identify trustworthy companies. Signaling this commitment is a trend that has been catching on quickly, both domestically and … for higher purposes of social good. Now you’re wondering how this whole process works. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. In partnership with Patagonia and the Yale Center for …
… Building from recent research testing strategies and messages that are most conducive to solar adoption, this new project seeks to develop more effective ways to communicate with low- and … marketing firm; MySunBuddy , an online marketplace that connects solar owners with solar buyers About the SunShot Initiative The U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative is a …
… Program Overview The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) has developed this year-long, admissions-based online certificate for working professionals who seek to accelerate the transition to a clean economy. The key objective of this program is to help professionals understand the interplay of the financial, … socioeconomic drivers in financing and deploying clean energy. Find out all the details of this program at cbey.yale.com/certificate . Clean Energy Sustainable Finance and ESG …
… of energy justice and bring the voices of experts in the field to the public! As part of this seminar offered for credit at the Yale School of the Environment, we are making the lectures open to the public. This series explores the multifaceted and exciting role of justice in the clean energy … of significant magnitude. Drawing on Yale’s faculty and practitioners from the field, this energy justice seminar will give attendees detailed insight into the latest thinking …
… value companies. So if you’re an investor, what do you need to know? In partnership with Patagonia and wealth advisory firm Caprock, the Yale Center for Business 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 value offered by Certified B Corporations and …
… palm oil has been documented since ancient times, it is only in the past few decades that this tropical product has taken off in the international market. An invisible component of … the world. Golden Agri Resources (GAR) has been in the forefront of this palm oil boom in Indonesia. Founded in 1996 by the influential Widjaja family (operators of the Sinar Mas … hectares of plantation lands to running extraction and refining mills and marketing its own brand of cooking oil. While GAR is headquartered in Singapore, the company’s palm …
… their own operations, but also from all of their suppliers. For environmental NGOs, the Indonesian Palm Oil Pledge (as the agreement was named) represented a dramatic advance in … land rights. Indonesian land-use laws were ambiguous and land ownership unmapped. This indeterminate state of affairs had led to widespread corruption, as companies … (they own about 15% of the oil palm land in Indonesia and three own their own consumer brands of palm oil), they had vast influence on growers. If they could be convinced to …
… role in helping to slow down, and maybe even reverse, the effects of climate change. This seed funding program aims to help unlock this potential and fulfill Yale’s commitment to building a more sustainable world. Up to five seed-stage grants of $500 - $3,000 will be … pure mycelium WovX: A US-based B2B supplier of lotus silk to luxury wear manufacturers and brands The Velocity Raptor: All weather electric motor assisted e-bikes Reservation Energy …
… Moving the Needle focuses on the sustainable future of the fashion and beauty industries. This program explores the connections and conversations happening among people working in … the various types of roles that exist in sustainable fashion, and actions being taken in this space. Connect - build a network of students, academics, and practitioners who want to … pathway, and engage in conversation with people doing the work. We are excited to continue buildingthis program and would love ideas on where to go from here! Speaker Series …
… Initiated in 2023, this series is designed as a peer discussion group covering critical developments in … among small groups of interested community members about specific and often niche topics. This unique gathering that marries sustainable energy entrepreneurship discussions with a delightful meal. This isn't just another lunch meeting; it's an opportunity to meet like-minded peers who …