… This year’s winners of the Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grants have something in common – a desire to reduce waste and improve the environmental footprint of the apparel industry. These … ‘19) and Melissa Mazzeo (SOM/F&ES ’20), isscaling informal exchange networks, like parent groups, to build a children’ssecondhand marketplace. With only 15% of all clothing donated or reused, Hand Me Up (HMU) hopes to change …
… annual Sustainable Textiles conference hosted by Textile Exchange. Integrating SDGs into corporatesocial responsibility strategy was a core focus area, and will only become more … like any consumer goods company, have multiple stakeholders to consider. Common stakeholder groups for any apparel brand include suppliers, workers, investors, and NGOs -- all of whom … the lens of SDGs About 93% of the world’s 250 largest companies are now reporting on sustainability, and apparel brands are certainly among them. Establishing and sharing CSR …
… companies gathered in Phoenix to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and solutions in corporatesustainability, as part of the annual GreenBiz conference . While a hotel with … 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 companies to campus … environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns into overall risk management. The event wasstanding room only, with almost every inch of space occupied. The tremendous …
… and build new business models. These interests are particularly acute in a nascent market with low awareness. Public support, through incentives and policies, is an industry concern, … (TFCD) [1] published a report categorizing climate-related risks and opportunities in the corporatesector. The TFCD-framework signals which disclosures the capital market needs to … to evaluate non-financial impacts. The metrics following the stakeholder analysis can be grouped into two main categories: Risks related to the transition to a low-carbon future and …
… About 8 million tons of plastic waste enters our oceans every year. That’s roughly 500 pounds per second. The … However, if the wastewater treatment plant is unable to capture microplastics they are eventually washed out to the ocean. How we got to thisstage—the WEF describes plastics as … wear, wash microplastics into the drains because they are essentially synthetic rubber made with plastics. In short, because adoption has been pervasive, the problem is now pervasive. …
… Though a mature technology, renewable thermals occupy a small niche in Connecticut—and in the U.S. at large. A new Yale-led study … 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 …
… for Business and the Environment aspires to build a robust entrepreneurial community around sustainability ideas and is proud of its alumni. This week, we had the privilege to chat with Jonas Clark (SOM’15) and Amanda Rinderle (SOM’15), founders of Tuckerman & Co. and … you.” Follow our website for more Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant SuccessStories. Related EventsSobotka Seed Stage Venture Grants - informational session Tue, October 4th, 2016, …
… Sobotka Stories will introduce you to former recipients of the Sobotka Seed Stage Venture … for Business and the Environment aspires to build a robust entrepreneurial community around sustainability ideas and is proud of its alumni. We recently had the opportunity to catch up with Nathan Hall (F&ES/SOM ‘17) who won the 2015 Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant . Since …
… Development and the US Business Council for Sustainable Development. Participating in the Pathways to Impact conference in mid-June was, among other things, a justification of my … impact, although there isstill a long way to go. Some key insights I took away from the event: --It is certainly an exciting trend that in many companies, the C-suite is on board … a bottom-up approach in persuading top decision makers. Additionally, it is clear that sustainability and finance departments of big companies need to engage more deliberately: …
… In May of 1993, Lisa Price founded the hairand skincare brand, Carol’s Daughter, in the kitchen of her … used to straighten their hair. Instead, they were opting to wear their hair natural. But, with this decision, they faced a dearth of hair-care products. In 1993, stores offered, … I’ve ever had,” she said. “Knowing that the glass is half-full.” Watch the video: Related Events Bright Lights, Green Sights: Lisa Price, Carol’s Daughter Wed, December 9th, 2015, …