… such as lack of economic opportunity, racial injustice, health disparities, and the impacts of a warming planet. Can investment be strategically and responsibly deployed to … spaces. This discussion will bring together investors and researchers to discuss how impact-investing can help strengthen communities in the face of multiple intersecting … a SustainVC Brian Murray, Co-founder of Shift Capital Anna Blanding, Managing Director of Impact Investing at ConnCat 2828 Environmental Innovation Sustainable Finance and ESG …
… approach for landowners to leverage these climate benefits to access to new finance sources for preservation. In this webinar we will hear from Margaret Williams of American … by using conservation easements to avoid conversion to crop production. In addition, our speakers will discuss a pioneering project in the Prairie Pothole Region of North … of grassland. This first-of-its-kind project developed by Ducks Unlimited represents an encouraging approach to preventing greenhouse gas pollution from grassland soil while …
… production and consumption of clothing is critical and carries a huge potential for impact. Yael Aflalo founded the fashion brand Reformation with the idea that fashion can be … in creating fashion and each product is tagged with its unique environmental footprint. Impacts are kept low through a particular focus on fabrics. Yael’s company uses only rescued … of a podcast series on Soundcloud. Yael Aflalo is the CEO and founder of Reformation , a revolutionary lifestyle brand that utilizes sustainable fabrics and practices to create cool …
… create shared value for both the business and the community? Ask Vijay Sharma. Over the course of his career he has successfully created large scale Base of Pyramid (BOP) operations for multiple organizations in India; Project Shakti … in a very short time, proving that a Global Fortune 500 company can have a strong positive impact on the community while making a profit. Currently at GSK Consumer Healthcare, Vijay …
… How do you convey your mission, whilst promoting your product or service? How do you build a brand that people know and love? Branding is a … organizational cohesion and generate trust in order to build capacity and drive social impact. This session will be facilitated by Nathalie Laidler-Kylander , a lead expert in …
… he supports a team of sustainability experts who lead the organization’s stewardship and impact strategy. They engage across the co-op’s lines of business—overseeing labor rights in … on key social and environmental challenges, and everything in between. During this hour-long webinar, Matt will discuss his career journey, his current role, and how his time at Yale prepared him for this work. There will be …
… The global pandemic has reminded us just how important quality outdoor spaces are for our physical and mental health. Florence Williams was talking about this well before our lives dramatically changed due to COVID. Join us for a conversation with Nature Fix … of the natural world to improve health, promote reflection and innovation, and strengthen our relationships. Vincent Stanley of Patagonia, a company whose overarching philosophy is …
… Interested in corporate sustainability or how to drive environmental impact at scale? Ever wondered what it would take to decarbonize a trillion-dollar enterprise? Join … carbon emissions by 2040. Please join us for lunch! *We are committed to reducing waste at our event. Therefore, we ask that when you register, you commit to doing your best to …
… Are cultivated meat, seitan, and insect protein the future of food? The outsized climate impacts of traditional animal agriculture are now well known, leading to a consciousness … deforestation, biodiversity loss, surface and groundwater consumption, and GHG emissions, our speakers will discuss new emerging markets as solutions to these issues, and demonstrate … deforestation, biodiversity loss, surface and groundwater consumption, and GHG emissions, our speakers will discuss new emerging markets as solutions to these issues, and demonstrate …
… Many a great impact idea (and organization) is abandoned because it seems unfundable—but that doesn’t … for financing nonprofits—and how those models translate into fundraising strategies. Focus your energy, find your niche, and advance your work! 2462 Environmental Innovation Professional Skills …