… deeper issues such as reparations, undoing white supremacy, honoring cultural heritage, environmental justice and regenerative agriculture. Within the Yale community, Engel has … challenges, and joys as core to understanding the solutions needed within food systems, environmental justice, and equitable businesses,” says Engel. “Through the discussion series … deeper issues such as reparations, undoing white supremacy, honoring cultural heritage, environmental justice and regenerative agriculture. Within the Yale community, Engel has …
… the newly appointed Frederick K. Weyerhaeuser Professor in the Practice of Forest Resources Management and Policy and Ron Smith, Damon Wells Professor at Yale University Geology & Geophysics and Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, kicked-off the program with partners and key contributors at CBEY’s … was supported by the Yale Broadcast Studio and the Yale Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning . The curriculum is a hybrid of online and in-person learning focused on finance, …
… to the participants – both old and new – of a modern, smart grid. At the Smart Energy Summit in Austin on Feb. 18-19, energy professionals came together to explore the … the value proposition of increasing connectivity for improved customer engagement and grid management, they also revealed concerns within the industry about the challenges and slow … as well as more personalized customer service and bill savings, with the help of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and automation. Building smart ecosystems with voice …
… and engage strong volunteer leadership (“solar ambassadors”) who are passionate about solar energy. The Yale Solar Energy Evolution and Diffusion Studies (SEEDS) II team has designed, … interact with adoption among these groups. In addition to Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies and the Yale Center for Business and the Environment, the SEEDS II … Learned from Solarize Campaigns in Connecticut Maggie Yuan Yao (Master of EnvironmentalManagement '19) Lucy Shim (Master of Environmental Science '20) Introduction of Solarize and …
… Now, a group called Blue Forest Conservation is exploring one of the nation’s first environmentally-focused impact bonds. A panelist described this bond last week at the Social … generated interest in Australia as well as several developing nations. This attempt at an environmental-impact bond (called a Forest Resilience Bond ) aims to measure and monetize … exciting about pay for performance instruments is their applicability to a wide range of environmental and social problems. These models shift the risk of solving these issues from …
… side of impact investing since its inception in 2008. The curriculum has rarely covered the environmental aspects of the triple bottom line – instead, it has focused on financial and … aspects. But this year, attendees will have the opportunity to explore a broader range of environmental topics. According to its vision statement, “SOCAP started with a small group … community recognize the importance of the interplay between sustainable natural resource management and positive social impact – which ultimately gives the impact community a …
… solve the problem. Finance the opportunity The tools and technologies exist for the proper management of solid waste. The critical bottleneck lies in paying for them —which makes … The conditions under which it degrades vary widely. Most biodegradable plastics need industrial composting plants. Thus, before society attempts to use biodegradable plastics as … every year. What steps are needed to solve the plastics problem? Satwik Mudgal (Master of EnvironmentalManagement '19) Eight million tons of plastic waste enters our oceans every …
… but most companies have neither control over nor responsibility for ensuring proper waste management infrastructure in the markets where they sell their products. Governments tighten … plastic materials. India : In 2016 the Indian Government enacted the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 . Their written intent was “to give thrust on plastic waste … enters our oceans every year. What is being done to clean it up? Satwik Mudgal (Master of EnvironmentalManagement '19) Eight million tons of plastic waste enters our oceans every …
… start a platform called Stake , where shareholders can band together to support social and environmental causes. “We created Real Impact Tracker and Stake to help individual investors … of prior experience,” said Rissman, “And we found that part of being entrepreneurial is learning new skills to advance the venture.” Reed and Rissman have continued to work … Sobotka Stories: Real Impact Tracker/Stake Ben Soltoff (MBA '19, Master of EnvironmentalManagement '19) The Sobotka Seed Stage Success Stories will introduce you to former …
… but keeps garments for half as long. Fabric production and consumer use account for 60% of environmental impacts associated with apparel. Not to mention, the fashion industry is also … last year, making commitments that span safe working conditions and responsible resource management. Some breakout discussions around this topic stressed that companies should … any CSR strategy. KPMG defines a materiality as “the principle of defining the social and environmental topics that matter most to your business and your stakeholders.” With 17 goals …