… a value-added industry in a region that has long been dependent on extraction of natural resources, and to bring opportunities to small farmers and unemployed miners,” said Hall. The … a value-added industry in a region that has long been dependent on extraction of natural resources, and to bring opportunities to small farmers and unemployed miners,” said Hall. The … a value-added industry in a region that has long been dependent on extraction of natural resources, and to bring opportunities to small farmers and unemployed miners,” said Hall. The …
… water quality. This can also cause public health and social justice concerns. Depleted resources can then further reduce smallholder productivity and cause economic vulnerability. … change to agricultural yields, which drive their bottom line. “What’s going to become of our palate – the scents and flavors we give to buyers – 50 years from now?” said Dominique … at Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned perfume and flavor company. Firmenich sources 180 natural ingredients across 40 countries. “We rely 90 percent on smallholders. If …
… below-living wage salaries, human rights infringements, consumption of constrained resources) all represent costs to society that are not factored into the price of an operation … we understand these challenges are out there, but because they don’t fit into any of our tools they tend to be ignored — a classic recipe for generating a Black Swan. 2) … throw up her hands and say “nope.” Because markets cannot foresee the impacts — primary, secondary, tertiary — of feedback loops, the price of a product or service cannot …
… interrupt fish runs. Seawalls hold back sediment that starve beaches of sand. This, of course, has not gone unnoticed by the conservation community. But perhaps these thoughts are a bit unfair. We enjoy the benefits of dams and … projects, after all. And engineers have often developed solutions that have improved resource management. Think fish ladders. Now, many engineers are going beyond that. They do not …
… Craigslist ad?" And then there's the kind of invisible trust that we don't even recognize. Our trust that the lights will turn on when we flip a switch, or that water will flow from a … trust." In other words, you don't know what you've got till it's gone. In the next quick hour, Marissa Galizia (MEM/MBA '15) moderated a robust panel covering the various … problems with trust in science, Lynn said. First, the IPCC has a dedicated, well-funded community actively trying to undermine trust, and second, scientists themselves lack many of …
… had, I was excited to contribute to a company’s bottom line by discovering additional resource efficiency opportunities. Preparing for graduation next month, I am just as excited … more powerful) wave. Companies have mobilized to reduce environmental risks, optimize resource consumption and minimize costs, and even captured a growing market demand for … shareholders. With their understanding of the company’s product or service and the resources available, they brainstorm for complementary business lines that aim to address …
… at this fall and winter. From launching the new website to supporting student-initiated courses, hosting webinars, diving into the entrepreneurial experience, and bringing leaders … up to date and easier to use, and we plan on continuing to expand its scope with the CBEY community’s help. Please let us know if you have feedback! We’d love to hear from you. … A panel discussion of the impacts and risks of hydraulic fracturing on water resources brought together FES professor Jim Saiers, WRI’s Paul Reig, and MIT’s Francis …
… Friday, April 17 th . But, the March 25 th application deadline is fast approaching! Mark your calendars. Every 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 of a packed house. Last year, judges included Dan Emmett Bryan Garcia , Rosemary Ripley Andrew Sabin , and Kyle Jensen . By a narrow vote, they selected the team behind …
… for Business and the Environment was founded back in 2006 in large part to serve as a resource for students pursuing a joint degree between the full time MBA and FES. The School of … nonprofit and government sectors. Yale’s full time MBA program also offers a plethora of courses and clubs in clean energy finance and other sustainability issues. However, until now there has been no formal way for Yale to combine these existing resources for executive professionals particularly interested in business training. "This is a …
… top down management is probably not going to be as useful as the model of getting your people doing the work to be involved in business improvements. Q: Going back to what … that helped you make those steps? A: I think there were a couple things. We founded ourselves with a big enough idea that we were able to develop that over time, that idea of … who work, and the passion of people working there. Also, to some extent, I think that our environmental commitment has kept everyone awake, because there's a sense that we are in …