… and explore how business, government, and civil society can make that possible. As peers from across disciplines, we are navigating similar questions about how to understand the … 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 CBEY Resident …
… their operations and products, companies are actively driving change and making a positive impact. Students across Yale are eager to join this movement, as they seek to launch careers … series invites sustainability-oriented professionals to discuss the work they do and the journeys they have taken in their careers. By sharing their stories, speakers provide a set of possible roadmaps for students to follow (or avoid). From the outside, roles at the intersection of business and the environment can be difficult …
… Increasingly, entrepreneurs are considering how to create a company that has a positive impact on society, promote corporate social responsibility, and use the power of business … areas of focus include: Is B Certification or Benefit Incorporation the Right Decision for Your Company? To B or Not to B: The Pros and Cons of Becoming a Certified B Corporation or … Process Works The Unchartered Legal Landscape of the Benefit Corporation Additional resources Corporate Sustainability Environmental Innovation Sustainable Finance and ESG An …
… projects while tackling some key environmental problems. We are looking for solutions in four key areas where science tells us there is an urgent need for action 1 : Protecting and … the prize. We allow solutions at all stages of development that tackle these four areas of impact, as long as there is potential for impact and the idea is viable. 1 We looked at … 6 (Fig 22.2 pg.515) Funding opportunity The Sobotka Prizes are for student ventures from departments across Yale University. Use of the proceeds is limited to one year and may …
… In these events, we pair an author who has gone deep into a subject with a voice from Yale who is thinking critically about the same topic area. These thoughtful … adding different perspectives and potential paths to pursue. This series was inspired by our ongoing work and relationship with Vincent Stanley , CBEY Resident Fellow and co-author … adding different perspectives and potential paths to pursue. This series was inspired by our ongoing work and relationship with Vincent Stanley , CBEY Resident Fellow and co-author …
… Moving the Needle, the sustainable fashion and beauty series presents to you "Journey to Sustainability" an in-person luncheon event on career and industry insights with … a Director of Sustainability? This is the event for you! Wondering what step is next in your sustainability journey? Come to hear from the best! Hear from sustainability professionals from Sephora, Tapestry (Coach, Kate …
… and economic disasters — have changed this. Following the US’ withdrawal from the Paris Agreement on November 4, it is up to corporations to take direct responsibility for their impact on climate change. While many corporations, investors, regulators, and consumers … environmental sustainability — exacerbates this confusion. To cut through the noise, our team from the Yale School of Management narrowed in on one, universal metric that is the …
… in exploring ideas and pathways at the intersection of business and the environment. From creating new nonprofit and commercial organizations, business models, or other … Alumni Visiting Mentor series. The series seeks to sponsor alumni back to campus as a resource for students. Each academic year, a cohort of professionals across different … and discuss anything from industry trends, to new business ideas, to career advice, to coursework support. Mentors meet with students throughout the year and, when possible, join …
… modeling applications in various industries. As the focus of business and policy shifts from climate change prevention to damage mitigation, it is critical to understand what the climate will look like years from now. Understanding a system as complex as our climate, however, is easier said than done. For the last five decades, scientists have been using supercomputers to model the future of the Earth using collected data and our understanding of physics, in an attempt to understand climate change. So how can we …
… principles and practices. Bob Quinn began stewarding Kamut (an ancient wheat variety from Egypt) on his large, 4th generation family farm in Montana in the1980’s; a journey in organic farming and care for community that has had a big impact in the industry. Mark Bomford Director of the Yale Sustainable Food Program (YSFP) …