… 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 … (SOM/F&ES ’20), and Cyndi Chen (SOM ‘19) The manufacturing of clothes produces 20% of industrial water pollution. Additionally, the trend of “fast fashion” continues to grow: … (SOM/F&ES ’20), and Cyndi Chen (SOM ‘19) The manufacturing of clothes produces 20% of industrial water pollution. Additionally, the trend of “fast fashion” continues to grow: …
… but keeps garments for half as long. Fabric production and consumer use account for 60% of environmental impacts associated with apparel. Not to mention, the fashion industry is also … last year, making commitments that span safe working conditions and responsible resource management. Some breakout discussions around this topic stressed that companies should … any CSR strategy. KPMG defines a materiality as “the principle of defining the social and environmental topics that matter most to your business and your stakeholders.” With 17 goals …
… three key lessons that we learned: The private sector is both supporting and leading global environmental action. Many sessions at GreenBiz tapped into wider global conversations on … 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 … was about integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns into overall risk management. The event was standing room only, with almost every inch of space occupied. The …
… Customers want clear information for comparing options. In the residential, commercial, and industrial market, RTTs tend to suffer from a deficit of customer awareness when compared to … Easily accessible and comparable information on features such as costs, performance, environmental impacts, and co-benefits of these technologies would present valuable metrics … metrics are required; harmonization of metrics across states will facilitate comparison and learning. We are still soliciting opinions on the RTT metrics that would be most useful to …
… has become a subject of increased scrutiny, particularly regarding its potential effects on environmental and human health. At this point, the effects on human health remain largely … entanglement in plastic debris like discarded fishing nets or choking through ingestion. Environmental and health effects aside, plastic loss is a basic economic problem. The World … a big problem. But how did we get to this point? Satwik Mudgal (Master of EnvironmentalManagement '19) About 8 million tons of plastic waste enters our oceans every year. That’s …
… 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 … market,” says Helle Gronli , associate research scientist at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies (F&ES) and director of the Feasibility of Renewable Thermal … CBEY is based at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies and the Yale School of Management. The first part of the study analyzed the market potential of RTTs in Connecticut …
… . Jonas and Amanda started Tuckerman & Co . during their first year at the Yale School of Management, raised funding through a successful Kickstarter campaign and were finalists for … embarked to change it. Tuckerman & Co. is a mission-driven clothing company making less environmentally harmful clothing that customers can wear to the office or out with friends. … 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 and …
… very physical project. Nathan is at Yale raising funds and engaging in the general business management, while Todd is physically planting, growing and nurturing the operations in … Stage Venture Grant Success Stories. 2596 Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Environmental Innovation Sustainable Finance and ESG Circularity Equity and Justice Sobotka … very physical project. Nathan is at Yale raising funds and engaging in the general business management, while Todd is physically planting, growing and nurturing the operations in …
… that business was willing or able to consider much beyond profit. Today, as a Master in EnvironmentalManagement graduate from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, I feel truly … meet and exceed the COP 21 Paris agreement commitments. Building upon recent progress and learning from missed opportunities around us, I boldly dream that after another ten years, …
… While offering a nearly limitless supply of freshwater, desalination also poses a series of environmental challenges, including the ecologically destructive discharge of a concentrated saline brine solution. “The literature on environmental impacts of brine discharge is just beginning to be understood,” said Warady, … receive mentorship and guidance. Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Environmental Innovation Sustainable Finance and ESG Circularity Equity and Justice Sobotka …