… 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 different. Reformation thinks about all … 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 …
… Mobility of people and goods is one of the toughest environmental and social challenges of our time. It is at the heart of everything from education and health to trade. Creating a transport system that is able to minimize environmental and climate impacts while maximizing social benefits is a significant challenge, but one that will be vital to the trajectory of our planet. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) is the national Dutch train company, which operates …
… We are excited to announce that our community is invited to attend the 2018-2019 Executive MBA Sustainability Colloquium … Investing at Colonial Consulting. Seating is limited, so please register to reserve your seat. Andrew Siwo is an Investment Director, and Head of Mission Related Investing at … under advisory. Prior to joining Colonial Consulting, Siwo was a manager at the Global Impact Investing Networking (GIIN). In this role, he was responsible for the operation, …
… leaders of organizations at the intersection of business and the environment. Work with our GreenLight team to help NCX work through a mind-bending challenge at the intersection of … environment! NCX connects corporations to the landowners, habitats, and communities they impact through our carbon marketplace. By drawing on our years of precision forest management, we enable …
… Join us for the next CTNext Entrepreneur Innovation Awards – The Food Edition, our first industry-specific event, where we will showcase emerging wholesale-ready food brands in collaboration with CT Food Launchpad and the Center for Business and the … the future of a more regionally focused, socially equitable approach to food purchasing in our home state. Let’s nourish the people and economy of Connecticut by rethinking how we …
… 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 author Florence Williams as she discusses what she’s learned about the science behind nature's positive effects on the brain. In her research, she uncovers the …
… Looking for a beautiful and sustainable Valentine gift for your friends and loved ones? Searching for low-environmental impact cards with high impact on the people you love? Look no further — CBEY has you covered … Stop by the CBEY office (Kroon G-31) at any time between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM to make your perfect sustainable valentine – and round out your Circular Valentine's Day by …
… In today’s environment, that question is much harder to answer, and understanding your options is crucial. This workshop will be led by Eric Fischer from Withers Bergman LLP … options? Relevant case studies will be discussed to show the different choices How does your choice affect your potential funding sources? What documents do you need to understand to register your …
… U.S. offshore wind industry, including challenges, and trends. The event will include an hour of discussion with the panel, moderated by Akshyah Krishnakumar, and an opportunity to ask live questions to our panelists. Please come prepared to ask questions! Panelists include: Jessica Bravo , … Orsted Moderated by Akshyah Krishnakumar (MEM '22) Attendees will receive the link to ourbrand-new Yale case study on the development story of the Block Island Wind Farm, placing it …
… what the climate will look like years from now. Understanding a system as complex as our climate, however, is easier said than done. For the last five decades, scientists have been using supercomputers to model the future of the Earth using collected data and our understanding of physics, in an attempt to understand climate change. So how can we leverage these models to make more informed decisions about our risk and exposure to climate change? As always, lunch will be provided. Organized and …