… such as lack of economic opportunity, racial injustice, health disparities, and the impacts of a warming planet. Can investment be strategically and responsibly deployed to these … spaces. This discussion will bring together investors and researchers to discuss how impact-investing can help strengthen communities in the face of multiple intersecting threats. … SustainVC Brian Murray, Co-founder of Shift Capital Anna Blanding, Managing Director of Impact Investing at ConnCat 2828 Environmental Innovation Sustainable Finance and ESG …
… Change." At the heart of the radical change we are experiencing in the world today is the fact that it’s possible faster than ever before to know whether what we are doing is having an impact. The astonishing growth of companies like Google and Facebook, our ability to remotely … Lean Startup for Social Change … Lean Startup for Social Change Wednesday, October 11th, 2017, 12:30 PM EDT — 2:30 PM EDT Join us for this Environmental and Social …
… that help communities plan for and respond to global climate change by providing reliable energy and water and that work no matter how volatile the environment becomes. Talk to David about: Participation in innovation and idea competitions Water infrastructure in the developing world Disaster response and resilience Design and systems … technology achieved its enormous efficiency through this tight integration of water and energy technologies. This interdisciplinary approach is a hallmark of David’s work. Rather …
… a career in business and the environment. Plastic Bank is a blockchain-enabled social impact company focused on revealing the value in plastic waste. They stop ocean plastic … their commercial on how Plastic Bank changes lives through plastic. Tony is a Material Impact Executive – he believes that the most successful companies achieve major breakthroughs … a career in business and the environment. Plastic Bank is a blockchain-enabled social impact company focused on revealing the value in plastic waste. They stop ocean plastic …
… How can a big retail brand convey their environmental practices to customers? Join Yale GreenLight as we welcome Adidas to campus to think about … How can I participate?: Interested participants must: Be excited about attending and actively participating for the entire event Commit to carefully reviewing a set of … hosted by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment. These fast-paced, interactive workshops are designed to help Yale students practice and learn rapid ideation …
… Ideation Workshop of the Spring semester with Skysource, a California based social impact enterprise that develops water solutions for water-stressed regions. Skysource was … and environmentalist Laura Hertz-Doss. Skysource's revolutionary product, WEDEW (Wood-To-Energy Deployable Emergency Water) was the grand prize winner of the 2018 Water Xprize, … and environmentalist Laura Hertz-Doss. Skysource's revolutionary product, WEDEW (Wood-To-Energy Deployable Emergency Water) was the grand prize winner of the 2018 Water Xprize, …
… and profitable solutions that enable better lives for people with less environmental impact. Throughout his career, Claus has been driven by the vision of combining “good for the … sustainability leader, he lives that vision every day. Claus holds a M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Sustainability Management and he is appointed Honorary Professor … sustainability leader, he lives that vision every day. Claus holds a M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Sustainability Management and he is appointed Honorary Professor …
… businesses in a time of cultural and climate chaos. The authors describe the current impact of manufacturing, commerce, and traditional capitalism on the planet’s natural systems and human communities, and how that impact is forcing business to change its ways. The Future of the Responsible Company shows …
… Great Mountain Forest Corporation to campus to think about redesigning their mission and activities. Great Mountain was started to restore New England forest land in the 20th … How can I participate?: Interested participants must: Be excited about attending and actively participating for the entire event Commit to carefully reviewing a set of … hosted by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment. These fast-paced, interactive workshops are designed to help Yale students practice and learn rapid ideation …
… planet, has earned a reputation as much for its ground-breaking environmental and social practices as for the quality of its clothes. In The Responsible Company , Chouinard and … experience at Patagonia to provide advice on how to create responsible, green business practices during difficult economic times. Chouinard, a noted alpinist and environmentalist, … is co-editor of the company’s Footprint Chronicles, which tracks the environmental impact of products and addresses pressing social and environmental issues. The Responsible …