… to transforming the electricity and transportation sectors, which contribute 40% to global greenhouse gas emissions. Lithium-ion batteries in particular have contributed to the … With prices having fallen by 87% since 2010 and cost reductions projected to continue through 2030, the lithium-ion battery market is projected to grow rapidly by 2030, from US … climate change. Agriculture consumes 70% of global water supply and produces 12% of global greenhouse gas emissions. With the world population expected to grow to 9.7 billion by 2050, …
… Turns out, their recyclable EcoRain Poncho, sourced from 100% Brazilian sugarcane and made through a process that also sequesters carbon, took the $25,000 prize. The Impact According … that the average person uses their weight in plastic every single year Dharia and Heller’s Green Gear Supply Company has a vision for “a world free of single-use plastics, where … is pretty cool.” Dharia and Heller still work full-time jobs at Bain Capital, focusing on Green Gear on the weekends. They are moving forward as the world emerges from the pandemic, …
… a day), and the amount and frequency can be adjusted based on aggregated weather-based data. Floe has gained momentum and support since they first applied to and won a Climate … a day), and the amount and frequency can be adjusted based on aggregated weather-based data. Floe has gained momentum and support since they first applied to and won a Climate … a day), and the amount and frequency can be adjusted based on aggregated weather-based data. Floe has gained momentum and support since they first applied to and won a Climate …
… to increase production, fulfill orders and continue to grow." - Monika Dharia, cofounder of GreenGear GreenGear Supply Company, co-founded by Russell Heller (YC ‘19), Monika Dharia (Duke) and … rise to 20% by 2050. This contributes 18 billion pounds of waste to our oceans annually. GreenGear’s ponchos are made from a material that, when the source material is grown, …
… to mobilize around a group of high-impact goals. P - Prioritize and report CSR initiatives through the lens of SDGs About 93% of the world’s 250 largest companies are now reporting on … kind of reframing allows the company to understand how to leverage their supply chain for better development outcomes. Brands can now empower consumers to make purchasing decisions … to mobilize around a group of high-impact goals. P - Prioritize and report CSR initiatives through the lens of SDGs About 93% of the world’s 250 largest companies are now reporting on …
… latest trends, challenges, and solutions in corporate sustainability, as part of the annual GreenBiz conference . While a hotel with five swimming pools and a lazy river in the middle … world that we may soon join. This year, we have heard from many such professionals through the Pathways in CSR series, which brought representatives across a range of … private sector is both supporting and leading global environmental action. Many sessions at GreenBiz tapped into wider global conversations on sustainability. Attendees demonstrated …
… seen as critical to a low-carbon future in the northeastern US. Residential and commercial buildings are currently responsible for roughly one-third of regional greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing a considerable market opportunity for … interests are particularly acute in a nascent market with low awareness. Public support, through incentives and policies, is an industry concern, as are access to enough qualified …
… suffer from entanglement in plastic debris like discarded fishing nets or choking through ingestion. Environmental and health effects aside, plastic loss is a basic economic … consumer goods, and even for Boeing 787s , where plastic was a light-weighting breakthrough. Plastics are impervious to water and far lighter than wood, stone, metal or glass. … suffer from entanglement in plastic debris like discarded fishing nets or choking through ingestion. Environmental and health effects aside, plastic loss is a basic economic …
… In Connecticut, over 60 percent of the energy used in residential and commercial buildings is for space heating and cooling; this demand, combined with the energy used to heat water, account for 30 percent of the state’s greenhouse gas emissions. Switching from conventional fossil fuel providers of thermal … The first part of the study analyzed the market potential of RTTs in Connecticut through 2050. The findings suggest that RTTs could competitively serve 19 percent of thermal …
… Tuckerman & Co . during their first year at the Yale School of Management, raised funding through a successful Kickstarter campaign and were finalists for the Sabin Prize. As they … for bourgeoning entrepreneurs: Have vision and perseverance. Build a strong network. Think through what kind of venture to start and how it aligns with your passion and goals. … Tuckerman & Co . during their first year at the Yale School of Management, raised funding through a successful Kickstarter campaign and were finalists for the Sabin Prize. As they …