… Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant , which is disbursed annually by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment to provide funding and professional mentorship to young … in advanced biopolymer composites. “We’re very excited about the potential to build up a value-added industry in a region that has long been dependent on extraction of natural … Programs Sustainable Venture Prize Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures Related Events 2015 Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize Fri, April 17th, 2015, 5:00 AM EDT — 10:00 AM …
… financing? Several investment funds showcased their strategies for investing in smallholder value chains at the Global Landscapes Forum in Paris on Dec. 5-6. While continuing to seek … These trends are increasingly heightened by climate change impacts such as severe weather events and rising temperatures. Investments in the Triple Bottom Line In response, new … they use to invest in sustainable land use. They included landscape bonds promoted through the Global Canopy Programme’s Unlocking Forest Finance initiative, early-stage …
… crisis of 2008 — these sudden shocks neatly represent the three hallmarks of a “ Black Swan event .” They: Took place outside of regular expectations; Carried an extreme impact; and … quantifiable and immediate effects, they regularly — and significantly — under value the potential impact of long-term and slow-developing sustainability challenges. The … of constrained natural resources like rare earth metals could profoundly impact the development and availability of technology, and just as climate change will impact weather, …
… in Mobile Bay, Alabama. Photo: Erika Nortemann/TNC “I’m looking forward to seeing the world through the Conservancy’s glasses.” I was struck by this statement by a partner at an … that isn’t the only solution. We can also better succeed when we can start to see the world through the other’s glasses. Being open to each other’s perspectives, while also being aware … in Mobile Bay, Alabama. Photo: Erika Nortemann/TNC “I’m looking forward to seeing the world through the Conservancy’s glasses.” I was struck by this statement by a partner at an …
… Paul Lussier introduced the panel for CBEY's "Sustainability, Transparency, and Metrics in Business" event on April 22nd, he reminded the audience that it's that kind of trust that companies … Living Plan), Cone gave the audience a tour of the advantages of companies living their values. Patagonia: Who's going to buy rock climbing gear they don't trust? Vincent Stanley, …
… Dexter Dunphy, and Andrew Griffiths, this third wave represents the “transformation” that businesses make to become a “sustaining corporation”. Here, business adopts and operates … company culture ( Patagonia ). Companies that have proven this model successful include Seventh Generation , Whole Foods , and Tesla Motors . Certain service industries also … while having a positive impact on the environment and society. They can create shared value by not only reducing their environmental impacts but also generating new business …
… diving into the entrepreneurial experience, and bringing leaders from every corner of the business and environment nexus to campus, it’s been a full fall and winter. Here are just … worked hard to organize recently. As always, there’s more to come. Keep an eye out on the events calendar , social media , blog , and newsletter for details. A new website First and … Vijay Sharma spoke about how multinationals like Unilever can drive shared value from the bottom up …
… year, the Sabin Prize awards $25,000 to the most promising Yale venture at the nexus of Business and the Environment. Our finalists live pitch to an expert panel of judges in front … doubled down with our prospective finalists to ensure they put their best pitch forward. Through expert mentorship, communications training, and a variety of Sabin-specific … Programs Sustainable Venture Prize Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures Related Events Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize Workshop #1: Market Research Fri, January 23rd, 2015, …
… and asset management - in order to further advance Yale’s mission to educate leaders for business and society. Faculty and staff at the School of Management and the School of … as leaders. Organizations are innovating boldly and wooing investors by advancing sustainable initiatives. If our graduates are not prioritizing sustainability, they risk … difference it would make to us if we all regarded life from that point of view – if we went through it looking for opportunities of doing good” - Charles Webster Leadbeater For more …
… Q: For those of us going into careers where we want to make a difference in business and the environment, I'm curious about what skills you think were invaluable for … sponsored by DEKRA aims to unravel and address the challenges of creating environmentally sustainable products, services and brands that customers love. 2170 Equity and Justice … environmentally sustainable products, services and brands that customers love. Related Events “Don’t Buy This!” Building Patagonia’s Aspirational Brand Mon, September 23rd, 2013, …