… Solarize is a solar adoption program in which a community pairs with a solar installer to promote local residential solar. The installer, … provides fixed, advantageous contracting rates to customers and simplifies the process, encouraging high rates of adoption. (See the Solarize YourCommunity guidebook for more information.) Solarize South Kingstown group. Image …
… arbitrage.” Due to the low marginal cost of renewable energy, electricity from renewable sources is cheaper than from conventional sources, but it is not available all the time. If consumers can shift the bulk of their … to a strong business. “You need three things no matter what,” she says. “You need your idea, you need a viable business model, and you need a good team.” Early on, she …
… across a range of companies to campus to discuss their work and professional journeys. The conference reinforced many of the themes that have arisen in that series, while … Development Goals (SDGs) were a frequent topic of discussion and the subject of a four-hour tutorial. The SDGs are a set of 17 goals and 169 targets that the world aims to meet by …
… Matthew Weatherley-White. “As the economy continues to shift from manufacturing and resource extraction to technology and services, intangible assets are acquiring an increasingly … other common cause and a helping hand in the great work that needs to be done to restore our communities, heal our planet, and create an economy that works for all.” This report is … gap between the value B Corps offer and the awareness of their benefits among the investor community,” says Cass Walker, Program Director, Social Entrepreneurship at the Yale Center …
… Review: Doughnut Economics The following is the Guest Editors Introduction to the 2017 Journal of Environmental Investing : Interest in sustainable investing has broadened and … into ESG performance even through the recent consolidation in analytic firms. And yet, in our work in the sustainable investment arena, we hear time and time again a frustration with … that will improve both the bottom line and the world. This special issue of the Journal of Environmental Investing (JEI) seeks to map the rise of sustainable investing with …
… disease, evidence of poaching or forest fires—DroneFlow’s software will enable natural resource managers, urban planners, farmers, and more to inexpensively track what matters most … Tracker equips individuals to communicate their interests to funds and companies and encourage them to increase sustainability efforts. An “impact button” on the platform will … can have more impact with their investment dollars, and we are gratified by the interest in our work,” says Krosinsky. “With interest in sustainable and impact investing on the rise, …
… me understand why public infrastructure is so critical for individual success and also community success.” The federal funding will target five distinct areas of investment: … you’re trying to replace public with private, people start to feel you’re not fulfilling your social responsibility.” In part, this responsibility includes repairing and maintaining … you’re trying to replace public with private, people start to feel you’re not fulfilling your social responsibility.” In part, this responsibility includes repairing and maintaining …
… vulnerable when disaster strikes. Unlike large businesses, they often do not have the resources to complete effective contingency plans; nor are they eligible for relief that … into this role. Specifically: Explore ways to ensure that you will continue to provide your goods and services to small businesses if a natural disaster strikes. If you are a … Studies (F&ES). “We wanted to explore new ways that private entities can engage in community disaster recovery to catalyze prolonged local resilience.” While standard relief …
… each local organization is currently facing: activating New Haven Land Trust’s gardens as community hubs; moving New Haven Farms’ wellness program to become self-sustaining; and … led by fellow students from Yale GreenLight . A student team works on their pitch in the courtyard at Evans Hall As they worked on solutions, teams were able to meet with mentors at … grants, design, communications, startups, food culture and more. With only three hours to develop their pitch, students worked under time pressure to focus on one idea and …
… will be co-led by Todd Cort, a faculty member with joint appointments at SOM and F&ES. “Our aim is to move swiftly toward meaningful conclusions that are relevant and timely for … “We’re delighted to be partnering with Yale University as a renowned seat of learning. Our work with YISF is aimed at strengthening the quality and relevance of ESG information so … to more effective disclosure to facilitate better decision-making in the capital markets. Our ambition is to drive capital towards more sustainable investment and the creation of …