… strong theoretical contributions have been made connecting self-determination theory to sustainability. By distinguishing between the problem-oriented minimisation of unsustainability and a possibility of vision-oriented sustainability, it can be more clearly articulated how expressions of autonomous, intrinsic or self-determined motivation are the driving …
… is unequivocal: global temperatures will continue to rise for decades, largely due to greenhouse gases produced by human activities. This will have catastrophic effects on human … change. While many corporations, investors, regulators, and consumers agree that corporate sustainability is imperative, identifying best practices and which companies are ‘walking … Bureau (SASB), the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), the …
… The objective of this project is to investigate ways that consumers make inferences about green product quality. The investigators found that consumers tend to infer that green … Research Paper Newman, G.E., M. Gorlin, and R. Dhar . 2014. When going “green” backfires: How firm intentions shape the evaluation of environmental product enhancements . Journal of … studies also identify an important boundary condition based on the type of enhancement and show that the basic intended (vs. unintended) effect generalizes to other types of perceived …
… Since 2015, the year we published our inaugural report, Rising Leaders on Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change , an ongoing global pandemic has laid bare societal … issues to be elsewhere, no matter where they live in the world Business students expect sustainability to be threaded throughout corporations’ highest priorities—not treated as a … the networks to pursue positive and ambitious change for society. Our schools should model how leadership decisions must account for impacts on a wide range of stakeholders, including …
… stance, noting that environmental protection will improve economic growth and provide new jobs. To cite this report, use: Cort, C.; Franceschini, L.; Wang, J. (2015). Rising Leaders on Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change. Yale Center for Business and the Environment. https://cbey.yale.edu/research/rising-leaders-on-environmental-sustainability-and-climate-change 2315 2195 Corporate Sustainability Equity and Justice …
… consumption and carbon emission by end-use and fuel type. From there, we investigated how much air-source heat pumps and ground-source heat pumps could lower both electricity and natural gas consumption and carbon emissions. Then, we investigated how much solar will be needed to completely decarbonize electricity under the current paradigm versus how much would be required under the proposed heat pump paradigm. We found that heat pumps …
… goals, every company and organization should take responsibility for its emissions. But how do we translate an ambitious global goal—net-zero emissions by 2050—to the level of an … climate change? Are offsetting investments tied to the Paris Agreement’s global carbon budget? And does the commitment account for the greenhouse gases the organization has put into … the Authors Peter Boyd Faculty at Yale School of the Environment Founder & CEO at Time4Good Group Resident Fellow at Yale Center for Business and the Environment Business Leaders, …
… This report seeks to address the question of how an organization should design and implement an internal carbon charge. Internal carbon … attempts to correct the incentive structure that underpins consumption choices related to greenhouse gas emissions. Internal carbon pricing allows companies to assess the financial … File Download file Areas of Focus Sustainable Finance and ESG Participants Luke Elder Lead, Sustainability Reporting at Google MBA 2019 Master of Environmental Management 2019 Casey R. …
… product disposal. Adopting this framework can help companies elevate their existing sustainability commitments by focusing on optimizing natural resource use and minimizing … Packaging companies concerned by both public and regulatory scrutiny should consider how circular strategies can help them mitigate the improper disposal of their products. … product disposal. Adopting this framework can help companies elevate their existing sustainability commitments by focusing on optimizing natural resource use and minimizing …
… social responsibility, and use the power of business for higher purposes of social good. Now you’re wondering how this whole process works. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. In partnership with … Entrepreneur’s Guide to Certified B Corporations and Benefit Corporations. In an era of “greenwashing” and misleading labels, Certified B Corporations and Benefit Corporations help …