… in Indonesia. Founded in 1996 by the influential Widjaja family (operators of the Sinar Mas business group), GAR became the holding company for the family’s agribusinesses, including its Indonesian subsidiary PT SMART. The company has assembled an … the world’s leading exporter of crude palm oil. The palm oil boom, however, concerned environmentalists. Palm oil plantations had been carved out of precious rainforest and peat …
… of locals not only with their own operations, but also from all of their suppliers. For environmental NGOs, the Indonesian Palm Oil Pledge (as the agreement was named) represented … many environmentalists believed that the agreement represented a breakthrough. The events of 2015 suggested otherwise, forcing businesses, NGOs and sympathetic government officials to reconsider their positions and …
… alternative to other vegetable oils, production pressures have led to undeniable environmental and social impacts on both global and local scales. The most notable of those … industry is becoming an increasingly hot topic for economists, industry, governments, and environmental and social activists. As palm oil production expands, companies, NGOs, … experimenting with palm oil can learn from Indonesia’s attempts. The focus is on the environmental and social impacts of palm oil, with an emphasis on exploring existing …
… Statement: "We will demand that everything we do leads to a cleaner, healthier and safer environment." The mission statement had led to a detailed corporate Code of Conduct, and … costs over more units, leading it to expansion into global markets. Cummins had found a business advantage in its early entry into China – first meeting China’s need for high … costs over more units, leading it to expansion into global markets. Cummins had found a business advantage in its early entry into China – first meeting China’s need for high …
… its carbon emissions - from both a cost cutting perspective as well as company-wide environmental commitment - the direct value of using a carbon label to reach consumers … its carbon emissions - from both a cost cutting perspective as well as company-wide environmental commitment - the direct value of using a carbon label to reach consumers … its carbon emissions - from both a cost cutting perspective as well as company-wide environmental commitment - the direct value of using a carbon label to reach consumers …
… to make ethanol production a reality in Mexico. Developed in partnership with EGADE Business School, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Monterrey Equity and Justice Sustainable Finance … to make ethanol production a reality in Mexico. Developed in partnership with EGADE Business School, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Monterrey Areas of Focus Equity and Justice … to make ethanol production a reality in Mexico. Developed in partnership with EGADE Business School, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Monterrey … PEMEX: The Ethanol Decision …
… Prior to joining CPI, Jane worked on climate and energy issues at the World Wildlife Fund, Environmental Defense Fund, Natural Resources Defense Council, International Council on … recent graduate of the MBA/MEM Joint Degree program at Yale’s Schools of Management and the Environment. She also holds a Master’s in City Planning from MIT and a Bachelor’s in … Management Analyst, Engineering & Transportation at City of Redwood City MBA 2019 Master of Environmental Management 2019 Jane Chu is formerly a Senior Analyst in CPI’s San Francisco …
… Management at ISS Corporate Solutions. Prior to that he was the Senior Project Manager at Environmental Resources Management (ERM). Logan graduated with an MEM and MBA from Yale in … the opportunities and challenges around integrating sustainability more holistically within business strategies. During the summer of 2015, Logan worked with New Belgium Brewing … Prior to Yale, he worked with Patagonia, coordinating grant-giving, product donations, and events in the San Francisco Bay Area, as well 1% for the Planet, developing the …
… Bridget Barnes graduated a Master of Environmental Management (MEM) at the Yale School of the Environment, specializing in Energy, Business & the Environment. She is interested in corporate environmental initiatives, … for energy transitions, sustainability, and circular economy. Bridget is a leader at the Pathways in Business and the Environment at the Center for Business and the Environment and …
… Ben Morelli graduated in May 2015 with a Masters of Environmental Management from the Yale School of Forestry andEnvironmental Studies. He is interested in using Life Cycle Assessment to guide the design and operation of buildings to achieve better environmental performance, lower operating costs, and long-term value for the tenants. In …