… environmental problems generated by students during their time at Yale.” Moving to virtual events has allowed for a unique reallocation of resources, so CBEY chose to award two $5000 … Environmental Justice Performance Index seeks to fulfill the unmet need for data and metrics to evaluate corporations on environment justice performance. Judges in this process … environmental problems generated by students during their time at Yale.” Moving to virtual events has allowed for a unique reallocation of resources, so CBEY chose to award two $5000 …
… and into workers’ rights, food procurement, sustainability in practice, and power dynamics in kitchens. Over the course of her career in food, she also developed an interest in … and into workers’ rights, food procurement, sustainability in practice, and power dynamics in kitchens. Over the course of her career in food, she also developed an interest in … . Related Programs Shifting Power & Resources: Equity and Justice Work in Practice Related Events The Black Farmer Fund: Building a Resilient Food System Through Community Investment …
… plastic pollution. Seeing how surprisingly pervasive poncho use is, from hiking to sporting events to admissions office tours, Monika recognized that there was an opportunity to affect … a well-rounded team. Kenny: We got rolling and opened an office and farm in Portland, OR. Eventually, we closed the business as we struggled to really get over the hump of … plastic pollution. Seeing how surprisingly pervasive poncho use is, from hiking to sporting events to admissions office tours, Monika recognized that there was an opportunity to affect …
… environmentally-sustainable, energy-efficient, safe, and cost-effective solution to prevent the extensive water damage caused by ice buildup on roofs and similar infrastructure … environmentally-sustainable, energy-efficient, safe, and cost-effective solution to prevent the extensive water damage caused by ice buildup on roofs and similar infrastructure … environmentally-sustainable, energy-efficient, safe, and cost-effective solution to prevent the extensive water damage caused by ice buildup on roofs and similar infrastructure …
… grabbed a handful of reddish orange seaweed. She described how these two organisms would eventually support one another in a continuous loop. Waste from the shrimp would nourish the … and theory of change. As the venture matured, the group changed their name to Concha Aquaponics. The team composition also evolved, and Alexia brought on Gracie White (YC 16) as a … grabbed a handful of reddish orange seaweed. She described how these two organisms would eventually support one another in a continuous loop. Waste from the shrimp would nourish the …
… normally burn up. USFS spending on fire suppression leads to less money for wildfire prevention, creating a vicious cycle that Blue Forest Conservation is aiming to disrupt. This … forests to a natural state so that they are less susceptible to these fires. It’s a preventative approach. The bond then uses pay for success contracts that enable the multiple … normally burn up. USFS spending on fire suppression leads to less money for wildfire prevention, creating a vicious cycle that Blue Forest Conservation is aiming to disrupt. This …
… year, attendees will have the opportunity to explore a broader range of environmental topics. According to its vision statement, “SOCAP started with a small group of investors … economy [that can] address the world’s toughest challenges.” The upcoming annual flagship event in San Francisco on Oct. 9-15 (SOCAP15) is considered the largest conference for impact investors and social entrepreneurs in the world. The event has drawn over 10,000 people since its inception. That’s a lot of influence to …
… to address the problem. Here we discuss critical further steps needed to solve the plastics problem. The previous post outlined efforts undertaken by NGOs, private companies, and … in and providing services to the waste management sector. Beyond waste management, waste prevention is also a potential gold mine. The problem of plastics in the ocean represents a … in and providing services to the waste management sector. Beyond waste management, waste prevention is also a potential gold mine. The problem of plastics in the ocean represents a …
… these alone are far from enough to solve the problem: less than 6 percent of marine plastics occur as litter on the beach. … In addition, many companies have committed to increasing the use of recycled plastics in their packaging, thereby reducing demand for virgin plastic. These efforts have often … regulations Governments around the world are generally tightening regulations on plastics. European Union : On October 24, 2018, EU Parliament voted to ban single-use plastic …
… KPMG defines a materiality as “the principle of defining the social and environmental topics that matter most to your business and your stakeholders.” With 17 goals to consider, … really understand this. They restructured their CSR framework to include core pillars, topics, and goals that all feed into a handful of high priority SDGs. This kind of reframing … high interest among conference attendees, as there is a need to develop more discrete metrics that track progress towards the SDGs. Of course there will always be tradeoffs when …