… Palm oil is everywhere. Not only is it in the news, it is also an ingredient in roughly half of the products we buy. However, it is not something that consumers … Bloomberg ) industry that supplies 39% of the world’s vegetable oil. This growth has occurred largely in the last 20 years (see graph below) – which has meant that as the market has … of palm oil production), more than 3.7 million hectares of natural forests have been cleared in recent years to make way for plantations. This land use change plays a major role …
… into Mexico's gasoline supply. As Mexican policy makers looked at the country's energy supply, they expected that substituting bioethanol for some portion of gasoline fuel … as for rum. Ethanol had become a major gasoline component in other countries. In the United States, ethanol from corn made up as much as 8% of the vehicle fuel blend at the pump, the … station pumps. Brazil had gone even further, requiring vehicles to be "flex-fuel," engineered to run on either a gasoline-ethanol blend or pure ethanol. In 2008, ethanol from …
… has a new challenge. In 2007, PepsiCo became the first consumer company to use the Carbon Reduction Label (CRL) on packets of its Walkers Crisps potato chips in the United Kingdom. … not only the individual product's carbon footprint but also the company's overall pledge to reduce that footprint over a period of time. While not solely limited to packaging, the CRL at point of purchase is an immediately visible marker of a company's efforts to reduce carbon emissions. In early 2009, PepsiCo again announced it had partnered with the …
… problems. The program will include a brief overview of how these bonds are structured. In addition, Eric will touch on Quantified Ventures’ DC Water project and dive into … lessons learned and new environmental use cases including coastal restoration in Louisiana, reduced agricultural pollution and reclaiming materials from vacant houses in Baltimore. … problems. The program will include a brief overview of how these bonds are structured. In addition, Eric will touch on Quantified Ventures’ DC Water project and dive into …
… co-op’s lines of business—overseeing labor rights in international supply chains, improving energy efficiency in retail operations, developing perspectives on key social and … Matt will discuss his career journey, his current role, and how his time at Yale prepared him for this work. There will be plenty of time for Q&A, so bring your burning … co-op’s lines of business—overseeing labor rights in international supply chains, improving energy efficiency in retail operations, developing perspectives on key social and …
… , Associate Professor of Industrial Environmental Management The internet age has spurred a reinvention of global commerce, but will this evolution be more sustainable for … and collaborative consumption. While these trends have the potential to dramatically reduce resource use, they also bring additional sustainability challenges. As the industry … , Associate Professor of Industrial Environmental Management The internet age has spurred a reinvention of global commerce, but will this evolution be more sustainable for …
… Join CBEY for our speaker series featuring F&ES/SOM joint degree alumni who have pioneered careers at the nexus of business and the environment. Stuart Staley [SOM/F&ES ‘95], is … Journal, “Utilities Try to Learn from Smart Meters” Wall Street Journal, “Utilities Want Solar Customers to Pay More” Risk Magazine Interview 2189 Circularity Disruptive … Journal, “Utilities Try to Learn from Smart Meters” Wall Street Journal, “Utilities Want Solar Customers to Pay More” Risk Magazine Interview Location Kroon Hall, Room G-01 … Join …
… and refining mills and marketing its own brand of cooking oil. While GAR is headquartered in Singapore, the company’s palm plantations and much of its processing facilities were … and issuing press releases denying the group’s allegations. However, in negotiations brokered by The Forest Trust, another environmental NGO, GAR sat down with Greenpeace and in often tense meetings hammered out an agreement that set forth guidelines for operating the company without …
… sustainability goals, and participated in Bigelow’s Green Team to create a monthly theme calendar of activities and social media opportunities. She also learned about how tea is … blended, planted and weeded in Bigelow's Community Garden, and, most importantly, discovered her favorite Bigelow Tea is Dandelion Peach. Students - Tell us about your summer! … Systems and Nature Based Solutions Equity and Justice Sustainable Finance and ESG Clean Energy Environmental Innovation Circularity Business and Environment Summer Internship …
… certain brands and products. Suppliers want their green products to be recognized and featured by retailers. How do retailers and suppliers work together to sell greener products and … video highlights. This event is part of the Colloquium on Sustainability Marketing. Sponsored by DEKRA, this speaker series aims to unravel and address the challenges of creating … certain brands and products. Suppliers want their green products to be recognized and featured by retailers. How do retailers and suppliers work together to sell greener products and …