… This year’s winners of the Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grants have something in common – a … industry. These $10,000 venture grants are disbursed annually by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment to provide funding and mentorship to new eco-ventures. Hand Me … shopping experience for busy parents. In turn, this will reduce the environmental impact of the notoriously dirty fashion industry. Hand Me Up's cofounders from left to …
… We’ve all read the stats. The average consumer now purchases 60 percent more clothing, compared to 2000, but … at the annual Sustainable Textiles conference hosted by Textile Exchange. Integrating SDGs into corporate social responsibility strategy was a core focus area, and will only … the SDGs, though they may address them behind the scenes. However, integrating SDGs into businessstrategy should dispel this belief. Instead, publically aligning with the SDGs can …
… charge in realizing them. For instance, the United NationsSustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were a frequent topic of discussion and the subject of a four-hour tutorial. The SDGs … a setback when the US federal government announced that it would withdraw from the Paris Agreement. Yet soon after, businesses were among the first actors to step forward and … environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns into overall risk management. The event wasstanding room only, with almost every inch of space occupied. The tremendous …
… Renewable thermal energy is increasingly seen as critical to a low-carbon future in the northeastern US. Residential … markets and new financing products to fuel the RTT market, entrepreneurs to build new business models, and governments to release efficiency policies. We started by canvassing … key metrics are required; harmonization of metrics acrossstates will facilitate comparison and learning. We are still soliciting opinions on the RTT metrics that would be most …
… 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 … case, then this mundane raison d’etre inherently gives rise to a second, less mundane one: What efforts are being taken to address this problem? Part 2 of thisseries tackles that …
… Though a mature technology, renewable thermals occupy a small niche in Connecticut—and in the U.S. at large. A new Yale-led study … into spurring consumer demand. According to the analysis, led by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY), renewable thermals have significant market potential in … Connecticut’s overall goal requires a considerably higher rate of RTT deployment than what currently is found competitive. The second part of the study, more behavioral in …
… Sobotka Stories will introduce you to former winners of the Sobotka Seed Stage Venture … entrepreneurs: Have vision and perseverance. Build a strong network. Think through what kind of venture to start and how it aligns with your passion and goals. Tenacity is … 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 grants who share their experience and perspective. The Yale Center for Business and the Environment aspires to build a robust entrepreneurial community around … various times. Finally, Nathan’s advice is to make sure that you have an idea with true impact that at least hassome form of partial validation in the marketplace. That need not be a …
… Ten years ago I attended a premiere viewing of “ Inconvenient truth ” – a movie that created a … 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 … poised to propel climateaction and environmental practices to meet and exceed the COP 21 Paris agreement commitments. Building upon recent progress and learning from missed …
… In May of 1993, Lisa Price founded the hairand skincare brand, Carol’s Daughter, in the kitchen of her … 2014, L'Oréal USA purchased Carol’s Daughter. This was the “endgame,” said Price. “That’swhat I needed. That’swhat I wanted.” But the sale of her business proved complicated. A … 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, …