… we are navigating similar questions about how to understand the world and change it for the better. We gather to build community—and have the kind of meaningful and generative conversations that transform our work, our lives, and our world. Convened by Patagonia Director of Philosophy and … support additional gatherings for students including dinners, hiking, happy hours, and other social occasions. While not required, these gatherings are sincerely encouraged so as …
… the world’s most tech-savvy, high-impact organizations to show how we can make real gains for the environment. The principles of his approach, dubbed “quantified conservation,” will be familiar to any thriving entrepreneur: situational awareness, bold … States. The stories in his recently published book “Quantified: Redefining Conservationfor the Next Economy” highlight the most precious of resources – water -- but they apply to …
… The Sustainable Venture Prize supports Yale's most innovative ideas for businesses that advance a more sustainable way of life. Past winners include an online … battery packs. Their technology improves transparency and repairability in the post-sale EV market, facilitating the transition to a more sustainable world. Laister - Laister is a … and create a more sustainable and accessible world. Learn how SilviaTerra is empowering conservationists, government organizations, and landowners to inventory forests for …
… How can a global company build innovative business models that create shared value for both the business and the community? Ask Vijay Sharma. Over the course of his career he … Lux, Surf and Pond’s. Since its inception in 2000, this initiative has not only increased market share for HLL, it has given 50,000 women in rural India an increased sense of … a profit. Currently at GSK Consumer Healthcare, Vijay is working on a similar kind of marketing initiative in rural India, now expanding to Bangladesh. Join us as Vijay discusses …
… Join us for a conversation with Helen Crowley, Head of Sustainable Sourcing Innovation at Kering. … circular economy principles into business. Prior to Kering, Helen worked with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) for 12 years on conservation strategy, program management and market-based approaches to conservation. She has Ph.D. in Zoology from the Australian …
… Join us for a conversation with Matt Kopac, Sustainable Business & Innovation Manager for Burt’s … packaging, operational footprint management, customer and industry relations, cause marketing, and employee engagement. Matt is also a champion of community and culture, … packaging, operational footprint management, customer and industry relations, cause marketing, and employee engagement. Matt is also a champion of community and culture, …
… The Sabin Prize supports student and faculty efforts to start a sustainable for-profit business through cash prizes totaling $25,000. The competition provides feedback … Sustainable Venture Prize Related Events Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize Workshop #1: Market Research Fri, January 23rd, 2015, 7:00 AM EST — 8:30 AM EST Evans Hall, Isaacson …
… Join the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) for the 2015-2016 season of "Nature’s Returns: … Investments in Water Resources. The mini series explores the development of water finance markets in the United States and is organized in partnership with the Conservation Finance Network (CFN) at Island Press. Joe Whitworth, President of The …
… Dr. Lovejoy will discuss the evolution of conservation in the Amazon since he first stepped foot in the region over 50 years ago, and … and Senior Advisor to the Chair of the Scientific Technical Advisory Panel (STAP) for the Global Environment Facility (after serving as the chair for five years). A Yale College alumnus, he coined the phrase biological diversity, and …
… of ecosystem restoration must be measured in financial terms, making a solid business case for cleaner air, cleaner water, and environmental resiliency. In this webinar, Taylor … Foundation's EcoMetrics(TM) Model , which uses in-depth analytics to measure the full value for each environmental, social, and economics outcome produced by ecosystem restoration, and … the dates approach. Visit the CBEY website for up-to-date information regarding these and other events. 2696 Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Sustainable Finance and …