… Pope’s Encyclical to the SDGs – join us as we discuss the major drivers that are compelling businesses to act on climate change and sustainability now. Just two years ago, when a nearly identical panel convened at the opening of Evans Hall, the conversation was narrower and mainstream businesses were not yet leading climate change solutions. Today, the Pope’s Encyclical on …
… to take action. How Culture Shapes the Climate Change Debate makes a powerful case for a more scientifically literate public, a more socially engaged scientific community, and a more thoughtful mode of public discourse. Watch the event LIVE: This event is part of the GE Colloquium in Sustainability Leadership , a program of the Yale Center for Business and Environment, and supported by the GE Foundation, that brings business …
… today is the fact that it’s possible faster than ever before to know whether what we are doing is having an impact. The astonishing growth of companies like Google and Facebook, … are all part of a fast growing movement called the lean startup. This movement in the businessworld is driving unprecedented innovation and scale in startups and large organizations. Its key components include: --radically faster feedback --more granular measures of effectiveness, and --a methodology that optimizes for both impact …
… the global market and empower themselves on a journey out of poverty. He believed that business could become a major force for social and environmental change, creating “shared … In short, Paul believed deeply that the FairTrade movement would have a major impact on the world and also help propel a much larger, lasting shift toward Conscious Capitalism. Twenty … Capitalist of the Year award (four-time winner), Ethisphere’s 100 Most Influential in Business Ethics, Entrepreneur magazine’s Entrepreneur of the Year (2012 Finalist) and the …
… your tactics to land the opportunity: whether you are just starting your career; planning a big switch to pursue newly-formed life goals; or a more straightforward progression through your existing organization. This workshop will be … on how to convert promising ideas and leads to a firm offer for your next chapter. This event will be hybrid. This event is co-sponsored by the Career Development Offices at the …
… as we hear from students about their summer experiences at the intersection of business and the environment! Interesting, informative, and often humorous, these events give personal accounts of experiences and highlight the many possible career … to reducing waste at our event. Therefore, we ask that when you register, you commit to doing your best to attend. This panel will focus on Food & Agriculture . We'll hear from: …
… Join us for a conversation with Matt Kopac, Sustainable Business & Innovation Manager for Burt’s Bees. Matt will talk about his role at Burt's Bees, his career journey and advice for students as they consider a career in business and the environment. About Matt Kopac Matt Kopac is the Sustainable Business & … President and Treasurer of The Burt’s Bees Foundation. Beyond Burt’s Bees, Matt promotes a more equitable local economy as Co-founder and Chair of the Durham Living Wage Project, and …
… innovators from corporate, academic, startup and non-profit organizations. At the event, we will explore how the technology can be harnessed to address issues like climate … food and fashion supply chain transparency to voting and conservation finance. Learn more about this event at the official website. AGENDA 8:00 - 8:55 am - Breakfast and Registration 9:00 - 9:05 am - Business and Environment Club-Student Interest Group intro and Acknowledgements 9:05 - 9:15 …
… as we hear from students about their summer internships at the intersection of business and the environment! Interesting, informative, and often humorous, these events give personal accounts of experiences and highlight the many possible career … (via EDF Climate Corps Fellowship) Lunch will be served at the conclusion of the event in compliance with current COVID protocols at SOM. This series is produced in …
… students!) from Berkeley, Cornell, Duke, MIT, Michigan, Stanford, Harvard and Yale. This event is open to alumni from the sponsoring schools who are interested in sustainability, cleantech, … investing, corporate social responsibility, or other disciplines at the intersection of business and sustainability. Please note that space is limited, so please register by July …