… underdeveloped as a driver of demand. In addition, carbon is a limited proxy for driving performance across a broad, mainstream set of commodities and services. Subsequently, … motivated by sustainable development, ecosystem services, and social benefits. Spreading risk across a broader coalition of investors in a single fund helps to reduce the risk of … investments are really made by the local smallholder farmers who bear the greatest risk. “Making it easier for farmers to earn a living while leaving soil and forests intact is what …
… an extreme impact; and Made us concoct explanations for their occurrence after the fact, making them explainable and predictable. When we consider Black Swan events, we tend to see … these events was difficult, if not impossible to predict at the time, but in hindsight the risks or contributing factors are clear. So, to some degree, all of these events qualify as … reflect the inherent costs in terms of sustainability. Our current capitalist systems, based on incentives determined by markets, cannot properly value sustainability impacts. …
… these disciplines together. Evidence Base for Nature-based Solutions “Engineers are too risk averse.” I’ve heard that from our scientists working to incorporate nature in … that an engineer can use. One challenge in doing this is ecosystems are heterogeneous and performance can depend on local conditions. A marsh is a living ecosystem that isn’t going … engineers to increase both the evidence-base of their performance and engineers’ comfort in using these new kinds of solutions. Collaborating to Scale Up Solutions There are examples …
… the water needs of its jeans), Starbucks (being purpose-driven with new college tuition programs), and Unilever (addressing its operations at every level of its supply chain … if your rope or caribiner fails while rock climbing. So, as a climbing company that was making products for its employees, friends, and friends of friends, Patagonia had to make … ingredient: authenticity. Trust and transparency Rounding out the panel, Environmental Performance Index Program Manager Jason Schwartz (MEM '13), spoke to the opportunities and …
… corporate sustainability. Understanding the economic benefits that corporate environmental programs had, I was excited to contribute to a company’s bottom line by discovering … first wave of opposition and ignorance to the current tail end of its second (and much more powerful) wave. Companies have mobilized to reduce environmental risks, optimize resource … AM EDT Kroon Hall, Burke Auditorium Panel Discussion: Sustainability Metrics for Decision-Making Mon, November 10th, 2014, 6:45 AM EST — 7:45 AM EST Evans Hall, Classroom 4200 …
… spoke at SOM about how water, energy, and data form a nexus for sustainable develomplemt risks and opportunities … A panel discussion of the impacts and risks of hydraulic fracturing on water resources brought together FES professor Jim Saiers, … founder Roger Sant, as well as the Yale Data Hack . 2170 Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Clean Energy Circularity Equity and Justice Highlights from CBEY's busy fall …
… Other past winners include SilviaTerra , which identifies and quantifies trees in a forest using smartphones and satellite imagery. This year, as Yale entrepreneurship offerings … mission is to become the first place entrepreneurs come when they want to launch a mission-based venture at Yale. We are working to be a comprehensive resource for Yale innovators, … including expert mentorship, extensive informational resources, and funding. Related Programs Sustainable Venture Prize Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures Related …
… sustainability curriculum based on the notion that a broad shift has arisen between making sustainability not a question of corporate sustainability but one of corporate … for executive professionals particularly interested in business training. "This is a powerful way for our students to differentiate themselves as leaders. Organizations are … left behind”, says Vani Nadarajah, Director of Admissions for Executive MBA and Global Programs at the Yale School of Management. Who comprises this inaugural cohort? Vani and the …
… I had the opportunity to sit down with him 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 … there were climbers and surfers. They had a strong feeling for the equipment they were making and also a strong feeling for the environment. Those qualities carried over to the … giving a lot of money to preserve these places. Q: I think of Patagonia as a durable brand based on quality and innovation. In what sectors do you see there being a need for the next …
… minute thinking through branding and marketing strategies, while Amanda, as the "analytical powerhouse" (Jonas's words), helps to ground their ideas in concrete numbers. Why shirts? … an existing company or segment a specific niche. They're going all in from the beginning, making great clothes that customers can be proud to wear. And they're institutionalizing … Amanda's childhood home. The name stuck. But, their brand isn't just the name. On top of focusing on quality construction, flattering design was essential. And, they wanted to give …