… to prominence as a core focus of many corporate sustainability roles. Companies are bracing for the growing number of climate-related financial disclosure regulations —CSRD, SEC’s proposed climate disclosure rule, California’s S.B. 261 and S.B. 253, ISSB IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, among others —and many … Spotlight on Food and Agriculture Without a doubt, the conference emphasized the need for a business case when it comes to sustainability, especially within food and agriculture. …
… How might one go about preparing students for the immediate and future realities of climate change? At an institution like this, it … dynamic discoveries and host coveted conversations. This past year at Yale’s Center for Business and Environment (CBEY), we flipped conventional wisdom on its head and turned … students across Yale’s campus. These meetings encouraged students to imagine and prepare for the resilient societies and responsible economies required of us to maintain a healthy, …
… Sea) In June, 1,400 professionals from industry, government, and NGOs convened in Seattle for Circularity ‘23. The three-day conference hosted by GreenBiz provided an opportunity to … not needed to track down data points from suppliers, and life cycle assessments are automatically generated from product data. Until then, we’ll be tracking the development of … the waste generated throughout company operations, such as product production Circular Revenues: income arising from circular products, services, and solutions Each Outcome KPI …
… Going from idea to execution takes a lot of motivation. I struggled with this for Banofi Leather (my start-up that makes plant-based leather from banana crop waste). … What do you talk to people about Identifying the problem that needs to be solved : This typically would involve speaking to potential customers for your startup. Identifying reasons … it can lead to more confusion and inertia. Birch Benders , a company that is known forrevolutionizing the pancake mix category, provides a real-world example of why this is …
… I first had the idea for a plant-based leather start-up over 2 years ago but I didn’t have the confidence to … the list goes on. There is no better space for interdisciplinary collaboration. Yale specifically has an interesting class called the Founder’s Practicum, a way to formally work on your venture, receive mentorship, …
… you’re already leading your initiative, team, start-up or organization and are looking for the tools to take your vision to the next stage? Or are you a long-time leader seeking a new direction for the next chapter? For over 20 years, Peter Boyd has advised, worked on, and led dynamic … career working with McKinsey & Company and Virgin Group, and now serves on the Expert Peer Review Group for the UN’s Race to Zero campaign as well as the Distinguished Advisory Group …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) is delighted to announce the winners of the 2022 Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures. CBEY supports students in building sustainable businesses that are … of our planet’s biggest problems. A huge part of this has been via the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures. Since 2011, David Sobotka and his family have supported …
… with five swimming pools and a lazy river in the middle of the desert may seem an odd place for path-breaking conversations on sustainability, the three-day conference yielded a wealth … to climate action. Companies like Microsoft, Walmart, and L’Oreal have joined a network called We Are Still In , which emphasizes that along with state and city governments, they … across its supply chain by one billion metric tons of CO2e by 2030, through an initiative called Project Gigaton . The retailer provides tools and resources to its suppliers to …
… of partnerships in the Australian chemical industry, a sector in which WWF has no previous experience. As part of WWF’s ongoing Water Stewardship Initiative, I was helping to … referring back to two particular corporate partnerships that provided an interesting platform: the case of Coles and Tassal moving to sustainable seafood sourcing and production. … salmon company in the world to achieve ASC certification across all its operations and sites. The partnership also fostered many other ambitious changes across production, …
… bottom line by discovering additional resource efficiency opportunities. Preparing for graduation next month, I am just as excited about a career in corporate sustainability. … advantage, and core competencies, many large corporations stand to benefit economically while having a positive impact on the environment and society. They can create shared … I cannot wait to get paddling. Related Initiatives Yale Initiative on Sustainable Finance (YISF) Related Programs Pathways in Business and the Environment Related Events …