… case for circularity, Jennifer Keesson of IKEA explained how the company launched a buyback program in select countries to take back used furniture to reduce waste and prolong products’ lives. Ken Voeller of REI … used products? The answer to the first question is that we don’t yet know--these buyback programs are recent enough that it’s challenging to say if they’re increasing profits. …
… Are you considering applying to the Yale program in Financing and Deploying Clean Energy (FDCE) and wondering about what sets it … are limitless moving forward. - Emily Long , FDCE ‘20 How energizing the program feels Social and purpose-driven learning is undoubtedly one of the key aspects of the program that … are limitless moving forward. - Emily Long , FDCE ‘20 How energizing the program feels Social and purpose-driven learning is undoubtedly one of the key aspects of the program that …
… even the relatively wealthy can’t normally find food that is produced by well-compensated farmers and workers. Yet even “bad” food is expensive to produce. Both low prices and … of Work: Conduct a thorough review of existing models similar to Community Kitchens Which social benefits are they emphasizing: Pay-what you can? Sustainable sourcing? Worker rights? … Health Daniel Meyer , Social Entrepreneur, Food Writer Tagan Engel , Resident Fellow at the Yale Center for Business and the Environment Stuart DeCew , Executive Director at the Yale …
… Five student teams were recently awarded Climate Change Innovation Grants by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY). CBEY awarded $15,000 this year to help further innovative ideas to address climate change and its environmental and social impacts. The Center has awarded these grants for the past four years in an effort to … The Compost Climate Impact Calculator aims to be the first publicly available, research-backed emissions reduction calculator for the compost industry. Energy Literacy for …
… grants to environmentally-focused startups Upright and Ecopackables. Administered by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY), this grant helps eco-ventures further … more accessible. Quantifying increasing levels of soil carbon is crucial in persuading more farmers to transition to sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices, such as crop … agencies, and market research agencies. These entities face increasing pressure to make socially and environmentally responsible investment decisions. The Environmental Justice …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (“CBEY”) is looking for a team of students to … sustainable means of consumption, represent one of this generation’s greatest economic, social, and moral imperatives. These prevailing tailwinds, coupled with the magnitude of the … sustainable means of consumption, represent one of this generation’s greatest economic, social, and moral imperatives. These prevailing tailwinds, coupled with the magnitude of the …
… Dan Gross is a Lecturer at the Yale School of the Environment where he teaches two very popular courses on Renewable Energy … And because all of the cash is just sitting in a trust account, the SPAC is able to give back the same $10 price per share that shareholders paid in the original SPAC IPO. So why … major advantage of SPACs is liquidity and the ability for shareholders to get their cash back. With private equity or venture capital, you don't have the right to say no to an …
… of cooperative business models. When she and her young family were ready to come back to her hometown of New Haven, CT in 2006, Engel was intentional about the next phase of her work. She merged her love of food and her dedication to social justice and began her path centering on community-based food justice in New Haven. … chat here . 2380 Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Equity and Justice CBEY Welcomes Tagan Engel as Resident Fellow … Oct 14, 2020 CBEY Welcomes Tagan Engel as Resident …
… of alumni provide an unparalleled resource for students navigating their way through the Yale experience. In recognition of this, the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) launched the CBEY Visiting Alumni … of alumni provide an unparalleled resource for students navigating their way through the Yale experience. In recognition of this, the Yale Center for Business and the Environment …
… Last week, Floe won the Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize sponsored by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY). This makes it the first startup to win … . The team includes David Dellal and Hector Castillo, current engineering Ph.D. students at Yale, and Mitch Guillaume, a former classmate when the three of them attended MIT. Floe is … Sabin Prize. The Sabin Prize, typically awarded in the spring semester as part of Startup Yale , was extended this year due to COVID. This year, each of the four finalists received a …