… In 2014, the four largest palm oil trading companiessigned an agreement to end deforestation, development of peat … Indonesia had established infrastructure to mill, refine, and export the substance. However, oil palm cultivation had created social tensions as many rural inhabitants claimed …
… While the use of palm oil has been documented since ancient times, it is only in the past few decades … 2000s, palm oil had become the most heavily traded edible oil in the world. Golden Agri Resources (GAR) has been in the forefront of this palm oil boom in Indonesia. Founded in 1996 … had made Indonesia 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 …
… Palm oil is everywhere. Not only is it in the news, it is also an ingredient in roughly half of the products we buy. However, it is not something that consumers can easily spot or screen for. When, in June … was placed under increased scrutiny. In addition to being used as a cooking oil, it is in our cookies, ourshampoos, and is used as a biofuel. As a versatile plant with efficient, …
… Throughout the world, Cummins Inc. meant diesels. The company designed, manufactured, distributed, and serviced diesel … of Conduct, and Supplier Code of Conduct, all based on the company’s Vision Statement: "Making people's lives better by unleashing the power of Cummins." Cummins had driven its … might be in order. The questions facing Chapman came down to the company’s core values: How could Cummins’ stance as a leader in meeting air quality standards mesh with the complex …
… Pepsi has a new challenge. In 2007, PepsiCo became the first consumer company to use the Carbon … the company continues its carbon footprinting in its North America Beverages division. However, while PepsiCo recognizes the importance of measuring its carbon emissions - from … the company continues its carbon footprinting in its North America Beverages division. However, while PepsiCo recognizes the importance of measuring its carbon emissions - from …
… In early 2014 Alcoa announced that Ford's F-150 pick-up trucks, the best-selling vehicles in the U.S., would use aluminum1 rather … automakers follow Ford’s lead? Would aluminum vehicles gain a foothold outside the U.S.? How would steelmakers respond to losses in the auto market? Would carbon composites create a … automakers follow Ford’s lead? Would aluminum vehicles gain a foothold outside the U.S.? How would steelmakers respond to losses in the auto market? Would carbon composites create a …
… Kate Logan is Associate Director of Climate at the Asia Society Policy Institute, where her work focuses … her career in Beijing, China, where she was a Princeton in Asia Fellow at the Natural Resources Defense Council and led international outreach and green supply chain initiatives for … Mandarin, and is an avid distance and trail runner. Circularity Clean Energy Corporate Sustainability Kate Logan … Alumni Kate Logan Associate Director of Climate at Asia Society …
… Keith Sutter is the Senior Director, Supply Chain Strategy and Deployment at Johnson & Johnson. He … the Johnson &J ohnson (J&J) Supply Chain. Prior to this position, he was the WW Director, Sustainability and the Senior Product Director for Sustainable Brand Marketing at Johnson & … the Johnson &J ohnson (J&J) Supply Chain. Prior to this position, he was the WW Director, Sustainability and the Senior Product Director for Sustainable Brand Marketing at Johnson & …
… Michelle is a joint MBA/MEM candidate focused on food systems, corporate sustainability, and environmental behavior change. Prior to Yale, Michelle worked as a … leader of the MBA/MEM joint degree program, a tutor and TA for the core MBA Competitor course, and a leader of the School of Management Business and Environment Club. Michelle has …
… Amir is a Senior Vice President at Radial Power, a C&I green infrastructure … asset management of common and preferred equity investments in power plant projectsacross the Europe, Middle East and Africa regions. In 2017, Amir graduated with an MEM and … specialized financial entity. Amir also served as a Teaching Fellow for many courses, and was a member of the CBEY Solar Energy Evolution and Diffusion Studies, and …