… Last year was dubbed the year of the special-purpose acquisition company (“ SPAC ”) and the … the world of SPACs, a group of twelve Yale graduate students participated in an independent study with Climate Real Impact Solutions (“ CRIS ”), a serial-issuer of SPACs founded in … futuristspeaker.com Related Initiatives Financing and Deploying Clean Energy Certificate Program Related Programs Yale Initiative on Sustainable Finance (YISF) The Decarbonization …
… On the day of the Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize deadline, Monika Dharia (Duke ‘19) and Russell Heller (YC, … good at a rooftop bar during an internship with Bain & Company. Dharia at the time wasstudying at Duke University, where she had been playing around with the idea of developing a … that from a consumer perspective, purchasing eco-friendly ponchos is a low-risk way to showcase your dedication to sustainability. For some, another selling point is that the ponchos …
… This year’s winners of the Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grants have something in common – a desire to … a chance to win a further $25,000 thisspring. Related Initiatives YSE SOM Joint Degree Program Related ProgramsSobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures … Heather Fitzgerald … This year’s …
… We’ve all read the stats. The average consumer now purchases 60 percent more clothing, compared to 2000, but … to raise. Assessing materiality as it relates to the SDGs will also uncover the businesscase for addressing them. Patagonia, for instance, admittedly doesn’t engage with SDG four, … philanthropic efforts can easily sync with the sustainable development goals, and in some casesshould be reframed as holistic ‘shared value’ initiatives as opposed to one-off …
… This past February, professionals from the world’s most influential companies gathered in Phoenix … to a career with positive environmental impact. Related Initiatives YSE SOM Joint Degree Program Related Programs Pathways in Business and the Environment … Ben Soltoff … Maki Tazawa … This past …
… Renewable thermal energy is increasingly seen as critical to a low-carbon future in the northeastern US. Residential and commercial buildings are currently responsible for roughly one-third of … survey . Acknowledgments The project " Feasibility of Renewable Thermal Technologies in Connecticut " wassupported financially by the Connecticut Green Bank, Yale University, …
… About 8 million tons of plastic waste enters our oceans every year. That’s roughly 500 pounds per second. The … be the answer to that age-old philosophical question, “Why are we here?” If that’s the case, then this mundane raison d’etre inherently gives rise to a second, less mundane one: … be the answer to that age-old philosophical question, “Why are we here?” If that’s the case, then this mundane raison d’etre inherently gives rise to a second, less mundane one: …
… Though a mature technology, renewable thermals occupy a small niche in Connecticut—and in the U.S. at large. A new Yale-led study analyzes the market potential of this technology across the state and provides key …
… Two promising new companies received $10,000 each from this year’sSobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant , which is … a chance to win a further $25,000 thisspring. About the Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant Program : The Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant Program providesseed funds for eco-ventures …
… How do investment funds build social and environmental priorities into agricultural financing? Several investment fundsshowcased their strategies for investing in smallholder value chains at the Global Landscapes … in sustainable land use. They included landscape bonds promoted through the Global Canopy Programme’s Unlocking Forest Finance initiative, early-stage private equity investments by …