… By re-thinking their operations and products, companies are actively driving change and making a positive impact. Students across Yale are eager to join this movement, … roles at the intersection of business and the environment can be difficult to navigate. Events in the series are engaging interactive, with a focus on practical career guidance. In … from business leaders and practitioners about crafting a sustainability/environment-focused career in the private sector. These conversations will center around pathways taken to …
… Note: Registration is closed. Please reach out to YISF@yale.edu for information about this event. 8:30 – 9:00 Breakfast and Coffee 1st Floor Student Commons 9:00 – 9:15 … is Global Head of Sustainable Investing at BlackRock. The Sustainable Investing team is focused on identifying drivers of long-term returns associated with environmental, social and … (France), Member of Erasmus University’s Platform for Sustainable Value Creation (Netherlands), and a Fellow of the Long-Term Investment Initiative of Collegio Carlo Alberto …
… We are excited to a hold day-long event around waste reduction, repairing and repurposing clothing and everyday items to extend the life of a product and keep "stuff" out of the waste stream. Featured events 11:00am - 6:00pm: Worn Wear Repairs and Used Patagonia Clothing Sales [Ingalls Rink] Patagonia's Worn Wear truck will be on campus …
… highlighted the hidden role it plays in the global economy. And, as fires set to clear land for palm oil plantations blazed in Indonesia throughout the fall of 2015, covering the … in haze, the ubiquitous commodity was placed under increased scrutiny. In addition to being used as a cooking oil, it is in our cookies, our shampoos, and is used as a biofuel. As a … forests have been cleared in recent years to make way for plantations. This landusechange plays a major role in driving global climate change , with deforestation accounting …
… Join us for a conversation with Katie Cava, Sustainability Manager at Weyerhaeuser. Katie will talk about her role at Weyerhaeuser, her career journey and advice for … they consider a career in business and the environment. Weyerhaeuser is an American timberland company that owns nearly 12,400,000 acres of timberlands in the U.S. and manages an additional 14,000,000 acres of timberlands under long-term …
… How should a nonprofit timber and forest company use its land in the 21st century? Join Yale GreenLight as we welcome Great Mountain Forest … participants must: Be excited about attending and actively participating for the entire event Commit to carefully reviewing a set of preparation materials distributed in advance …
… Join us as we welcome Joel Tickner, Associate Professor of Environmental Health at UMass Lowell as he discusses the role of supply chain networks in shifting the … and source safer chemicals and products. While important, these efforts have not yet caused a fundamental change in chemical production and use in products. The Green Chemistry and Commerce Council …
… public, but still, less than 60% had heard of the goals. Quality education and good health were consistently ranked as top priorities. Climate action was also a top priority, … and how business schools can incorporate SDGs into their discourse and curriculum, creating change and leading toward peace and prosperity for the planet. The Report Download the full … and Justice Related Programs Rising Leaders on Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change … Rising Leaders on the Sustainable Development Goals …
… for Patagonia) The Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies will host a public event to launch the new book Corporation 2020: Transforming Business for Tomorrow’s World , … in their business activities. “General incorporation statutes”, limited liability laws, and changes in the post-war period have lead to a situation in which corporations now mostly act … largely free of requirements to serve a public purpose or even report the damages they cause to society and the environment. Despite these legal developments, some companies have …
… impacts of the program, as well as the internal decision making processes as J&J implements changes and communicates them to its customers. Below is the full recording from the event. See above for video highlights. This event is part of the Colloquium on … sustainable products, services and brands that customers love. Location 55 Hillhouse Avenue, General Motors Room … Featuring Al Iannuzzi, Senior Director, Worldwide …