… It reminds me of where sustainability began in most companies: through compliance and within the environmental health & safety function.” Nick Page (YSE/SOM ‘25) also echoed that … the regenerative products farmers cultivate, sustainability efforts may fall short. Other conversations surfaced nuances around carbon credits. “A company representative explained … real change does not always follow theory.” Charting the Path ofSustainability Professionals The conference mobilized thousands of professionals working in many different …
… and build state-of-the-art buildings to facilitate dynamic discoveries and host coveted conversations. This past year at Yale’s Center for Business and Environment (CBEY), we … group met once a month over an extended lunch break, these meaningful topics were explored with curiosity and enthusiasm as we wondered, questioned, and considered anew. A Fresh … process of engaging in communal learning and self-discovery that the lofty academic and professional pursuits one undergoes in graduate school can even begin to make sense. In this …
… (MEM ‘23), Isobel Campbell (MEM ‘23) and Carolina Sanchez (MEM/MBA ‘24) at Circularity ‘23 with Dandelion the Seahorse. The ocean plastics sculpture was created by Washed Ashore: Art … plastics sculpture was created by Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea) In June, 1,400 professionals from industry, government, and NGOs convened in Seattle for Circularity ‘23. The … by a focused tutorial session and mentions in several panels. The main takeaway from these conversations was that implementing successful reuse programs is challenging, but with the …
… words, to catalyze the shift from industrial chemistry to industrial biology. Watch this conversationwith Executive Director of CBEY Stuart DeCew and the General Biological team. Corporate … words, to catalyze the shift from industrial chemistry to industrial biology. Watch this conversationwith Executive Director of CBEY Stuart DeCew and the General Biological team. …
… Are you a rising professional looking to accelerate your career? Maybe you’re already leading your initiative, … You can take it at your own pace in your own time, though Peter advises to take the course ‘with a buddy’ so you can compare answers and responses to the tools as you go. An official … and that of their team and how to leverage those connections to maximize their team’s performance. Finally, at the system level, they’ll identify an important problem they want to …
… in corporate sustainability, as part of the annual GreenBiz conference . While a hotel 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 of ideas and … environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns into overall risk management. The event was standing room only, with almost every inch of space occupied. The tremendous …
… almost unthinkable that non-profit organizations would develop collaborative partnerships with the private sector. Such partnerships may have been interpreted as discordant with the non-profit’s basic principles; they could have created reputational risks. But today, the development of corporate partnerships with non-profits is an important trend connecting businesses to sustainable growth. As a …
… In other words, companies do well by doing good. The Third Wave Imagine a meeting with key company strategists and decision makers in which the only topic of conversation is how the company can address various environmental issues while pleasing … company culture ( Patagonia ). Companies that have proven this model successful include Seventh Generation , Whole Foods , and Tesla Motors . Certain service industries also …
… committed to advancing and pursuing a career in the clean energy field. This year we spoke with students in our second cohort to learn about their inspiration, goals, and experience … “I'm so grateful that I chose this program. It forces you to prioritize your long-term professional development and introduces you to jobs in the green economy - which are not always … to you in the future … you will make incredible connections. Plus, you'll have a lot of fun with the group along the way.” Planetary Solutions in Clean Energy - Internship and …