… a climate start-up but just not sure where to get started? Are you just curious about the world of entrepreneurship? Join CBEY and Neil Yeoh , Deputy Director of Individual Fellow … advisors and investors in the industry. In this session, we will address topics such as: How to approach fundraising as a climate change venture Guidelines to consider when building a board How to identify and bring on advisors as a climate change venture About Echoing Green: …
… two of the nation’s most advanced regional energy efficiency programs have chosen them, and how to think about their suitability for your region. The Yale Center for Business and the … non-profit, and public-private arenas, we will explore a range of successful models that make the business case for energy efficiency. This year’s series is a collaboration between the Yale Center for Business and the Environment and the Alliance to Save Energy (ASE). Founded in 1977, the Alliance is a large Washington, D.C. based …
… of Sustainable Enterprise at the University of Michigan, as he discusses his book "How Culture Shapes the Climate Change Debate." Though the scientific community largely … gases, or climate modeling; rather, it is the product of contrasting, deeply entrenched worldviews. Synthesizing evidence from sociology, psychology, and political science, Andrew … and motivate the public to take action. How Culture Shapes the Climate Change Debate makes a powerful case for a more scientifically literate public, a more socially engaged …
… of the Yale Center for Business and the Environment 4:20 to 5:10pm - Urban Resilience The world is urbanizing at a rapid rate. The UN estimates that 66% of the world’s population … panel session seeks to continue the conversation with leaders in the field, discussing how individuals, communities, businesses, institutions, and systems can survive and thrive … critical challenges, and to positively affect a billion lives over the next decade”. Showcasing inspirational entrepreneurs who are using their innovative businesses to create …
… Whitworth draws lessons from the world’s most tech-savvy, high-impact organizations to showhow we can make real gains for the environment. The principles of his approach, dubbed “quantified …
… Please RSVP to Ruth Metzel for the lunch topic of your choice as space is very limited. How do you influence and how are you influenced by your supply chain? A conversation with: Michael Chung, Senior … decision-making spaces? A conversation with: Uta Jungermann, Forest Solutions Group, World Business Council on Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and Matt Daggett, Director of …
… We know you've got great ideas. Wondering how to get them off the ground? Join Indiegogo's Sarah Meister to find out how to make the most of crowdfunding—what kind of ideas succeed on crowdfunding platforms, how to …
… Can video games help save the planet? Can video games help save the planet? Our presenters believe the answer is … Department of Communication and Yoav Lurie, founder and CEO of Simple Energy, will discuss how to make learning about appliance-level home use less time consuming and dull. Each presenter …
… How can a Yale degree lead to a senior role in sustainability at one of the world’s largest companies? In this interactive session, Paulette Frank (F&ES ’96), Vice … reach insights about their own paths. Paulette will start by sharing what she does now, how she got there, and how her personal experiences shape her approach to business issues. …
… Talking about money is awkward. Asking for money can be worse. But grants are one of the best ways to get … Led by Katie Thatcher (grantwriter at the Alice Ferguson Foundation and grantwriter/grantmaker at EarthRights International), Hannah Stonebraker (grantwriter at Tebeka-Legal … Fellow at the Tsai Center for Innovation Thinking at Yale) this workshop will walk through how to write a great grant or award application: choosing the right grant to apply for, …