… of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals conducted by Yale University in collaboration with Global Network for Advanced Management and Schlange & Co. finds that: Fewer than half … hypothesize that concern for climate action may be a “luxury” available only when more immediate concerns, such as economic well-being and clean water and air are allayed. There … of gender equality. Over 31% of female respondents ranked gender equality as an SDG of immediate concern, compared to approximately 15% of male respondents. Action is needed across …
… Yale Center for Business and Environment has facilitated hundreds of student engagements with Yale alumni through the Alumni Visiting Mentor series. The series seeks to sponsor … academic year, a cohort of professionals across different industries devote time to meet with students and discuss anything from industry trends, to new business ideas, to career … Environmental Management 2016 Alumni, Visiting Mentors Schedule time with Iliana Jan Lo Co-Founder, CEO, Head of Product Design at Lo & Sons B.A. 1998 Advisory Board, Visiting Mentors …
… for the better. We gather to build community—and have the kind of meaningful and generative conversations that transform our work, our lives, and our world. Convened by Patagonia … Philosophy and CBEY Resident Fellow Vincent Stanley , our meetings are peer-led, open-ended conversations about the future of society, the environment, and our own places at their … built on trust and common understanding allows us to not only develop relationships with peers from across the graduate school community, but also enhance the dialogue, debate, …
… campaign took off in 2010, when the organization targeted a GAR customer, Nestlé, with a report and a provocative video that went viral on social media sites. Nestlé quickly bowed to the demands of Greenpeace and dropped GAR as a … a GAR customer, Nestlé, with a report and a provocative video that went viral on social media sites. Nestlé quickly bowed to the demands of Greenpeace and dropped GAR as a …
… it manufactured components, including filters, turbochargers, and aftertreatment, used with its own engines and with the systems of other manufacturers. The components and engines were all designed to … dollars, many other manufacturers had bowed out of the diesel market, leaving Cummins with a major market opportunity. Given its heavy R&D expense, Cummins had to find ways to …
… oil, it is in our cookies, our shampoos, and is used as a biofuel. As a versatile plant with efficient, high yields, oil palm, and the oil derived from it has become a … plantations. This land use change plays a major role in driving global climate change , with deforestation accounting for 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Much of the deforestation related to palm oil has occurred with companies and individuals setting fire to the landscape. In 2015, fires raged for …
… to end deforestation, development of peat lands and exploitation of locals not only with their own operations, but also from all of their suppliers. For environmental NGOs, the … reversed. Leading figures in the government of Indonesia were calling upon the companies to withdraw their pledge. And the 2015 fire season was the worst in nearly two decades, as … percent of Indonesia’s palm oil was grown by an estimated 3.5 million smallholder farmers. With government support, Indonesia had established infrastructure to mill, refine, and …
… in the U.S., would use aluminum1 rather than sheet steel in the truck bed and cab. Starting with the 2015 model year, the F-150 would be the first mass-market vehicle to be built with major body construction from aluminum. Alcoa spent $300 million expanding its Iowa … vehicle mass, allowing a smaller, more efficient engine to produce the same performance with increased miles per gallon. For example, the F-150's switch to aluminum for 2015 was a …
… These seed grants represent a key focus area within CBEY: climate innovation. Entrepreneurs and innovators have an increasingly critical … innovative solutions addressing climate change These seed grants represent a key focus area within CBEY: climate innovation. Entrepreneurs and innovators have an increasingly critical … in the right areas? Succinctness : Clarity and quality of grant application Resources Meet with a team member for one-on-one advice and consultation below. Josie Jayworth Amar …
… Beyond the Buzzwords is a multimedia project in which Yale-connected experts break down some of the buzzwords often used in … and Nature Based Solutions Beyond the Buzzwords … Program Beyond the Buzzwords This multimedia site breaks down several of the buzzwords most often used in sustainable innovation Beyond the Buzzwords is a multimedia project in which Yale-connected experts break down some of the buzzwords often used in …