… their industry. (For an introduction to IFTF’s use of signals as a building block for larger forecasts, watch the first fifteen minutes of this talk by IFTF Research Director … futures thinking ● DISCOVER powerful tools for identifying and analyzing signals of change ● DETERMINE how to filter through lots of information to get at what’s important … food, and will conclude with a process for you to go out into the world and find signals of change that relate to the topic of “food as climate action.” About IFTF The Institute for …
… We are excited to announce our 5th Annual Joint Sustainability Alumni Network Reception! Join us on July 17th in San Francisco for drinks … and Yale. This event is open to alumni from the sponsoring schools who are interested in sustainability, cleantech, energy, impact 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 12th. Simply …
… in their business activities. “General incorporation statutes”, limited liability laws, and changes in the post-war period have lead to a situation in which corporations now mostly act with impunity --- largely free of requirements to serve a public purpose or even report the damages they cause … of both profit and societal well-being. With examples of companies already successfully implementing his ideas, like sportswear maker Puma and software company Infosys, he offers a …
… in their business activities. “General incorporation statutes”, limited liability laws, and changes in the post-war period have led to a situation in which corporations now mostly act with impunity --- largely free of requirements to serve a public purpose or even report the damages they cause … how a better corporate model is being realized. This event is part of the GE Colloquium in Sustainability Leadership, a speaker series focused on sustainability careers in the …
… the mechanisms that allow actors in different settings to coordinate and create the institutions required to sustain a new market. What is interesting about renewable energy in … a clear map of the relevant stakeholders within each setting, b) identify the main process, challenges, and level of success observed in different settings, and c) provide enough … a clear map of the relevant stakeholders within each setting, b) identify the main process, challenges, and level of success observed in different settings, and c) provide enough …
… that incorporates the environment’s contribution to economic development, well-being, and sustainability. But we need to sharpen the narrative of natural capital accounting. … Users and Producers to Craft the Natural Capital Narrative The second day will address the challenges in communicating the value of natural capital accounting among the various users … the results of the accounts to different users. The sessions will focus on the challenges that remain and how to better communicate the use and usefulness of the accounts …
… The urgency of addressing climate change and the evolving electric grid require a "next level of energy efficiency" to … research project on this next generation of efficiency. It will outline five specific challenges ahead that must be overcome - increasing the magnitude of savings; diversifying … as part of an evolving grid. Ms. Grueneich will then discuss her research to address these challenges by harnessing new tools and opportunities, an updated policy framework, and …
… as the nation’s leading green food retailer. This event is part of the GE Colloquium in Sustainability Leadership, a speaker series focused on sustainability careers in the corporate sector, which is sponsored by the GE Foundation. It is hosted in partnership with the Yale Sustainable Food Program and the Yale Office of Sustainability. 2193 Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Sustainability …
… to host the inaugural Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM) Faculty Week on Sustainability Leadership. In follow up, we are pleased to invite GNAM Faculty & … work and ideas for collaboration. This is the second such webinar. The GNAM Faculty Week on Sustainability Leadership brought together participants from eleven GNAM business schools … executives, and other leading experts to discuss new approaches to management education for sustainability leadership. Participants shared ideas for creating new curriculum, case …
… in CSR and IEME SIG for a conversation with Ran Tao (MEM 2013). Ran is the Director of Sustainability at the Estée Lauder Companies, where he focuses on environmental sustainability covering climate & energy, packaging and other topics. Ran also has … session, Ran aims to dispel any ambiguity as to what it means to work in corporate sustainability as well as how graduates can position themselves for a successful career, …