… each from this year’s Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant , which is disbursed annually by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment to provide funding and professional mentorship to young … Programs Sustainable Venture Prize Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures Related Events 2015 Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize Fri, April 17th, 2015, 5:00 AM EDT — 10:00 AM …
… priorities into agricultural financing? Several investment funds showcased their strategies for investing in smallholder value chains at the Global Landscapes Forum in Paris on Dec. … These trends are increasingly heightened by climate change impacts such as severe weather events and rising temperatures. Investments in the Triple Bottom Line In response, new … These trends are increasingly heightened by climate change impacts such as severe weather events and rising temperatures. Investments in the Triple Bottom Line In response, new …
… crisis of 2008 — these sudden shocks neatly represent the three hallmarks of a “ Black Swan event .” They: Took place outside of regular expectations; Carried an extreme impact; and Made us concoct explanations for their occurrence after the fact, making them explainable and predictable. When we … at the time, but in hindsight the risks or contributing factors are clear. So, to some degree, all of these events qualify as Black Swans. One might ask whether it is a …
… coastlines. Even when these projects help communities, there are often consequences for natural systems. The dams interrupt fish runs. Seawalls hold back sediment that starve … directly with engineers – not just to reduce their impacts, but to jointly find solutions for both people and nature. The Conservancy is partnering with engineering firms like CH2M … work with engineers. Scientists are driven to discover how the world works. They are comfortable with – and often relish – ambiguity and investigating the unknown. Engineers use …
… a switch, or that water will flow from a faucet. When Paul Lussier introduced the panel for CBEY's "Sustainability, Transparency, and Metrics in Business" event on April 22nd, he reminded the audience that it's that kind of trust that companies … been increasingly politicized especially in the US, we still trust scientists to a large degree. But, there are two fundamental problems with trust in science, Lynn said. First, the …
… bottom line by discovering additional resource efficiency opportunities. Preparing for graduation next month, I am just as excited about a career in corporate sustainability. … company culture ( Patagonia ). Companies that have proven this model successful include Seventh Generation , Whole Foods , and Tesla Motors . Certain service industries also … potential energy behind this next wave, I cannot wait to get paddling. Related Initiatives Yale Initiative on Sustainable Finance (YISF) Related Programs Pathways in Business and the …
… students are heading back from spring break adventures while polishing cover letters for the job and internship hunt. The cold certainly hasn’t let up here in New Haven, but … and winter. From launching the new website to supporting student-initiated courses, hosting webinars, diving into the entrepreneurial experience, and bringing leaders from every corner … worked hard to organize recently. As always, there’s more to come. Keep an eye out on the events calendar , social media , blog , and newsletter for details. A new website First and …
… Other past winners include SilviaTerra , which identifies and quantifies trees in a forest using smartphones and satellite imagery. This year, as Yale entrepreneurship … help jumpstart and refine ideas. For prospective students, as well as first years and joint-degrees, keep next year in mind to take advantage of the Sobotka grants, and all of the … Programs Sustainable Venture Prize Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures Related Events Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize Workshop #1: Market Research Fri, January 23rd, 2015, …
… The Executive MBA program at Yale launched in 2005. Less than a year ago, the program was designed to cater to … in Health Care. Last year, faculty at the School of Management and the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies set out to add two additional tracks - sustainability and … was founded back in 2006 in large part to serve as a resource for students pursuing a joint degree between the full time MBA and FES. The School of Forestry & Environmental Studies has …
… Vincent Stanley isn't new to Patagonia, or to the Yale campus. The nephew of Patagonia's founder, Yvon Chouinard, Stanley is the outdoor … to talk about what drives Patagonia's decision-making, as well as the roads he's excited for the company to travel. Missed Stanley's panel discussion with Jill Dumain, Patagonia's … environmentally sustainable products, services and brands that customers love. Related Events “Don’t Buy This!” Building Patagonia’s Aspirational Brand Mon, September 23rd, 2013, …