… of sectors closely linked to climate, including increasing funding for green ventures, agriculture, fashion, transportation, materials, among others. After careful revision by … their journey by participating in the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures . About the recipients: BlueGreen Materials Marcelo Lejeune (Yale College) and Atsu Kludze … mitigation, and rural economic development. The Climate Innovation Grant would fund their next phase of tree planting, supporting their ability to promote climate-positive tree crops …
… are made, used and discarded. What is lacking is standardized measurement and disclosure about how companies are using circular initiatives to combat the impacts of climate change. … are made, used and discarded. What is lacking is standardized measurement and disclosure about how companies are using circular initiatives to combat the impacts of climate change. … are made, used and discarded. What is lacking is standardized measurement and disclosure about how companies are using circular initiatives to combat the impacts of climate change. …
… with Lo & Sons . Over the course of the semester, the students will participate in interviews with key stakeholders including CEO Jan Lo and others, perform research and … along with a written output in the form of a blog post/article/report. Stages of Work: Interview key stakeholders Map out existing supply chain Perform life cycle analysis Design … with Lo & Sons . Over the course of the semester, the students will participate in interviews with key stakeholders including CEO Jan Lo and others, perform research and …
… Stanley, Resident Fellow at CBEY, one of Patagonia’s very first employees, talks to Vogue about its environmental activism, its obsession with quality, and its unlikely role as a … Stanley, Resident Fellow at CBEY, one of Patagonia’s very first employees, talks to Vogue about its environmental activism, its obsession with quality, and its unlikely role as a … Stanley, Resident Fellow at CBEY, one of Patagonia’s very first employees, talks to Vogue about its environmental activism, its obsession with quality, and its unlikely role as a …
… with the Yogurt Cup Brigade and the Energy Bar Wrapper Brigade, sponsored by Stonyfield Farm and Clif Bar, respectively, laying the foundation of TerraCycle’s flagship program. … the public and corporations away from a “linear disposable economy” mindset to thinking about a “recycle circular economy.” These market forces, combined with TerraCycle’s appetite … the public and corporations away from a “linear disposable economy” mindset to thinking about a “recycle circular economy.” These market forces, combined with TerraCycle’s appetite …
… SPAC ”) and the trend is still going strong (despite some recent “ SPAC-lash ”). In 2020, about 200 SPACs went public, raising a total of US $64 billion in funding. This year, 330 … investment opportunities across four industries – namely battery storage, sustainable agriculture, carbon capture, and hydrogen. Their goal was to analyze the economic and … Ripley Carson (SOM ‘21) The US hydrogen market is expected to grow enormously over the next decade, rising to US $140 billion by 2030. Many SPACs have already invested in …
… and felt that there was no way that ponchos were going to be seen as the equivalent to the next solar panel,” said Dharia. Without much confidence, the co-founders eventually decided … spaces, but it is more than just creating the next reusable water bottle. “We’re thinking about what the product category is where there could be a sustainable alternative but there … you might just have less confidence than you should.” You can find more information about the Sabin Sustainable Venture Prizes here and learn more about Startup Yale here . …
… water pollution. Additionally, the trend of “fast fashion” continues to grow: globally, 80 billion pieces of new clothing are consumed each year, a 400% increase from 20 years ago. … fulfill these orders, and continue to grow,” says Dharia. “We are also very excited about the resources that the Sobotka grant network will provide us as we think about how to best expand our business.” The Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant, sponsored by …
… combined with the fact that clothing supply chains are one of the most globally integrated—about three-quarters of the world’s clothing exports come from developing … of high-impact goals. P - Prioritize and report CSR initiatives through the lens of SDGs About 93% of the world’s 250 largest companies are now reporting on sustainability, and … to reduce their environmental footprint and move towards circular practices. To learn more about how Textile Exchange promotes the SDGs among member companies, visit: …
… are at the forefront of many SDGs, such as combating climate change, which is Goal 13. In 2017, global progress towards this goal encountered a setback when the US federal government … announced last year that it would work to reduce emissions across its supply chain by one billion metric tons of CO2e by 2030, through an initiative called Project Gigaton . The … to sustainability concerns. One of the most popular breakout sessions at GreenBiz was about integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns into overall risk …