… By: Natalia Espinosa and Daniel Gonzalez A few weeks ago, 11 Yale University students attended GreenBiz , a corporate sustainability conference held in Phoenix, Arizona. This experience … the connections made, and a renewed sense of purpose. We look forward to applying these insights to our studies and future careers, driven by the optimism and determination that …
… (CBEY-supported student volunteers (left to right, Sofía John (MEM/MBA ‘24), Cicy Geng (MEM ‘23), … and NGOs convened in Seattle for Circularity ‘23. The three-day conference hosted by GreenBiz provided an opportunity to explore developments, innovations, and challenges in … Starbucks, REI, Metabolic, and BP. Emerging Leaders Cohort (Tais Idi-Infante (MEM’24), back row, fourth from left) Seattle, Washington, was the perfect location for Circularity ‘23. …
… This past February, professionals from the world’s most influential companies gathered in … latest trends, challenges, and solutions in corporate sustainability, as part of the annual GreenBiz conference . While a hotel with five swimming pools and a lazy river in the middle … environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns into overall risk management. The event wasstanding room only, with almost every inch of space occupied. The tremendous …
… Perhaps a decade ago, it would have been almost unthinkable that non-profit organizations would develop collaborative partnerships with … partnerships with non-profits is an important trend connecting businesses to sustainable growth. As a summer associate with the Corporate Partnership Team of WWF Australia, I …
… company culture ( Patagonia ). Companies that have proven this model successful include Seventh Generation , Whole Foods , and Tesla Motors . Certain service industries also … pattern, including environmental remediation, sustainability consulting, clean energy, and green banking. The second way in which companies are evolving into the next phase of … product that HP developed in collaboration with Conservation International is HP Earth Insights . Thissolution uses HP’s access to big data to collect and deliver information about …
… Agata Smeets is a Director in the Sourcing Strategy group at Gap Inc.’s Hong Kong headquarters … to advance the company’s water and climate initiatives, including reducing water and greenhouse gas consumption across the value chain, shift to a sustainable fiber portfolio, … to advance the company’s water and climate initiatives, including reducing water and greenhouse gas consumption across the value chain, shift to a sustainable fiber portfolio, …
… Kate Logan is Associate Director of Climate at the Asia Society Policy Institute, where her work focuses … in Asia Fellow at the Natural Resources Defense Council and led international outreach and greensupply chain initiatives for the Institute of Public & Environmental Affairs, a … founded by Yale World Fellow ’04 Ma Jun. At Yale, Kate twice co-chaired a symposium on greening Chinese overseas investments and was an EDF Climate Corps fellow. She holds a …
… Michelle is a joint MBA/MEM candidate focused on food systems, corporate sustainability, and environmental behavior change. Prior to Yale, Michelle worked as a consumer insights consultant advising companies on businesssolutions that better align with the … and environmental behavior change. Prior to Yale, Michelle worked as a consumer insights consultant advising companies on businesssolutions that better align with the …
… Jessica Bediako is a graduate student of Yale School of the Environment pursuing a Masters in … Energy online certification program. Her recent professional experiences have been with the Green Business Certification International and World Business Council for Sustainable … (WBCSD). Projectsshe has also been involved in include the development of the USGreen Building Council’s RELi Certification Rating System, and WBCSD’s Mobility …
… Lauren Phipps works to accelerate the transition from a linear to a circular economy. She is a Master of … Fellow. Prior to Yale, Lauren led circular economy strategy, programs and partnerships at GreenBiz as Vice President and Senior Analyst. During her time at GreenBiz, Lauren launched Circularity, the world’s largest circular economy conference, and …