… 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 $10,000 venture grants are disbursed annually by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment to provide funding and mentorship to new … will be proud of.” According to Sophie Janaskie, Environmental Innovation Fellow at CBEY and Tsai CITY, “The judges were very impressed by the quality of the business ideas …
… them. Patagonia, for instance, admittedly doesn’t engage with SDG four, concerning quality education. While I’m sure they’re not opposed, access to education doesn’t fit into their business model. Now entering the food space with Patagonia … more clothes from the landfill. However, for systematic change brands must take action to reduce their environmental footprint and move towards circular practices. To learn more about …
… like Kellogg’s, Mars, and Caesars Entertainment are setting science-based targets for reducing their greenhouse gas emissions, under an initiative led by World Resources Institute … targets deal only with emissions that result from a company’s direct operations and energy use, but some companies are also considering how to reduce emissions broadly … a powerful incentive to prioritize sustainability, and it is a relatively new trend. Yale has been at the cutting edge of research and innovation on this topic through the newly …
… (RTTs). The focus includes metrics that would stimulate capital markets and new financing products to fuel the RTT market, entrepreneurs to build new business models, and … Green Banks, and State Energy Offices are mandated to promote energy efficiency and cleanenergy solutions. These program administrators need metrics to design, manage, and … Metrics are necessary to analyze the consequences of electrifying heating and generally deploying RTTs at a large scale. The renewable thermal industry wants metrics to analyze …
… low prices today reflect both razor-thin operating margins and a conundrum: in efforts to reduce the use of plastic bottles, those who use them will require collaboration from all … low prices today reflect both razor-thin operating margins and a conundrum: in efforts to reduce the use of plastic bottles, those who use them will require collaboration from all … low prices today reflect both razor-thin operating margins and a conundrum: in efforts to reduce the use of plastic bottles, those who use them will require collaboration from all …
… significant market potential in the state if supported by appropriate public policy and financing tools. Renewable thermal technologies comprise a range of products—from solar water heaters to district energy systems—all designed to use renewable energy in the cooling of space and the heating … to RTTs. Thermal renewable energy credits, carbon pricing and voluntary markets for cleanenergy are clear examples, as are building certification schemes through which …
… of the Sobotka Seed Stage Venture grants who share their experiences and perspectives. The Yale Center for Business and the Environment aspires to build a robust entrepreneurial … or out with friends. Tuckerman delivers its social mission in three ways: 1) creates a cleaner supply chain production by using organic cottons, 2) uses innovative techniques to reduce environmental impacts and 3) works with suppliers that believe in Tuckerman’s mission …
… 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 … In addition, winning the competition provided them additional coaching sessions with CBEY’s executive fellow, Peter Boyd in order to formulate their strategic direction and … something of tangible value at the intersection of business and the environment. Follow the CBEY website for more Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant Success Stories. 2596 Thriving Food …
… much beyond profit. Today, as a Master in Environmental Management graduate from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, I feel truly empowered. My once … not be the exception, but the rule. 2531 Equity and Justice Sustainable Finance and ESG CleanEnergy Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Circularity Reflections on the …
… 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 … the ground on an experimental plot of land. Both companies will be automatically entered in Yale’s Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize for a chance to win a further $25,000 this spring. … 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 …