… Andrea Illy is CEO of the global premium coffee company that bears his family’s name. As one might … blends, where customers are willing to pay a premium for the finest examples of the coffee-making art, and the growers, roasters and baristas will be compensated fairly for the … into the cup. This disadvantages not only the grower but also the consumer – coffee sourced from good quality beans is hard to find. lly believes that the solution to the sad …
… During the 1950s, a small band of meteorologists, physicists and chemistsbegan conducting observations and building … and the government. While consumers generally indicated that they liked the idea of an environmentally friendly automobile, they did not want to give up the performance they had …
… Rates of mental health concerns for children and adolescents are high across the United States … rising as, simultaneously, young people are spending less time outdoors than ever before. These trends are especially pronounced for children of color and low-income urban … child & adolescent mental health through outdoor programming Elizabeth Himschoot (Master of Environmental Management '21) Jessica Lloyd (Master of Forestry '20) Aaron Reuben (Master of …
… Throughout the world, Cummins Inc. meant diesels. The company designed, manufactured, distributed, and serviced diesel … of Conduct, and Supplier Code of Conduct, all based on the company’s Vision Statement: "Making people's livesbetter by unleashing the power of Cummins." Cummins had driven its … its position in the market? How could Cummins play a positive role as China addressed itsenvironmental issues? What was the appropriate definition for strategy and functional …
… Bryan Garcia, the President and CEO of the Connecticut Green Bank, had a big decision to make. Garcia is a member … grid. The operating licenses for the two reactors were set to expire in 2035 and 2045, making the issue extremely salient for the GC3. The GC3 remained divided as to what to do … putting further pressure on keeping or expanding nuclear. On the other hand, there are ongoing health and safety, environment, and security concerns about nuclear power, as well as …
… The Upgrade to $ave Program provides Roanoke Electric Cooperative (REC) and its customers with a simple yet powerful energy-efficiency-financing product. To date, the program has performed much better than expected. Average realized savings have been on the order of 50% of the average … issues related to information technology, skills development, staff availability, and resource access that it faced initially. Its approach has included on-the-job training for …
… After the recession, the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank (RIIB), a quasi-public state entity, sought to … brought into the agency. The RIIB administers a number of financial-assistance programs for environmental projects in the state. One of these programs is the EBF, a financing program … walk through the creation of the EBF and some of the factors that have led to itssuccess. Source Center for Business and The Environment at Yale Areas of FocusSustainable Finance and …
… There is potential for a financial vehicle funded by private investors to provide bridge financing and enable technology adoption that could … … Gold to Green: Financing Sustainable Mining in Peru Andrew Greaves (MBA '18, Master of Environmental Management '18) Corey Scult (MBA '18, Master of Environmental Management '18) …
… This report documents the major challenges associated with designing adaptive financing products - and creating solutions that can reduce such barriers. It serves as a launch point for any organization beginning to think about creative … Recovery … Adaptive Finance to Support Post-Disaster Recovery Laura M. Hammett (Master of Environmental Management '17) Katy Mixter (MBA '17, Master of Environmental Management '17) …
… This report focuses on the need for capital in the water sector and how foundations can address water issues through program-related investments (PRIs). 2269 2602 Sustainable Finance and ESG Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions How Foundations can use … Program-Related Investments to Address Water ChallengesSusannah Harris (MBA '16, Master of Environmental Management '16) Allison Khoe (Master of Environmental Management '17) This …