… Fabric production and consumer use account for 60% of environmental impacts associated with apparel. Not to mention, the fashion industry is also notoriously known as the second most polluting after fossil fuels. When combined with the fact that clothing supply chains are one of the most globally integrated—about … this topic stressed that companies should communicate SDG commitment in ways that align with their brand voice and values. There was some sentiment that companies are hesitant to …
… Food Institute, the non-profit that organized this first major conference of the industry. With the replacement of animal products comes the replacement of animal agriculture’s … amount of time for its market presence and in addressing the replacement of foods for prevention of more damage from animal agriculture. The hopeful road ahead will also lie in … amount of time for its market presence and in addressing the replacement of foods for prevention of more damage from animal agriculture. The hopeful road ahead will also lie in …
… leadership, computer literacy and programming courses in Afghanistan to empower girls with greater autonomy over family planning and reproductive health. They also teach skills … leadership, computer literacy and programming courses in Afghanistan to empower girls with greater autonomy over family planning and reproductive health. They also teach skills … leadership, computer literacy and programming courses in Afghanistan to empower girls with greater autonomy over family planning and reproductive health. They also teach skills …
… gives teams applying to the Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize the opportunity to be matched with a mentor from our network of partners and experts. Sabin Mentors commit a minimum of … their ideas in front of a panel of judges and compete for the prize of $25,000. Visit our event website for more details. … their ideas in front of a panel of judges and compete for the prize of $25,000. Visit our event website for more details. …
… Solarize is a solar adoption program in which a community pairs with a solar installer to promote local residential solar. The installer, who is vetted and … to stop soon. Acknowledgments Much of the information in this post was obtained through conversationwith Malinda Howard and Karen Steward of SmartPower. Thank you, Malinda and … to stop soon. Acknowledgments Much of the information in this post was obtained through conversationwith Malinda Howard and Karen Steward of SmartPower. Thank you, Malinda and …
… knew that she lacked the capacity to build the venture on her own, so she assembled a team with complementary skills and expertise. For instance, Ben Serrurier (FES ’17), brought … All the team members were individuals whom Katrina knew and had previously worked with. She understood that a strong, well-rounded team would be fundamental to a strong … an entrepreneur. She appreciated having an opportunity “where you can literally walk in, without a business plan and just an idea and say ‘I have three months and a thousand dollars …
… 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 …
… financial performance, but “a positive contribution to society.” He does not stand alone with this opinion – nearly every major Silicon Valley venture capital firm backs companies … markets value companies. So if you’re an investor, what do you need to know? In partnership with Patagonia and wealth advisory firm Caprock , the Yale Center for Business and the … Good Business: An Investor’s Guide to B Corps An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Going "B" Related Events Investing in B Corps Launch Party Tue, March 20th, 2018, 3:00 PM EDT — 5:00 PM EDT …
… Sustainable Venture Prize, the company now employs seven full-time employees and works with many of the largest timber companies in the United States. “I’ve spent several years in … better understand the impact that their investment options can have." Now in its seventh year, the Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant has supported over 20 startups to help … better understand the impact that their investment options can have." Now in its seventh year, the Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant has supported over 20 startups to help …
… Wherever he is, whomever he’s with, Amarjeet Sohi likes to tell the story of a phone call he once received from a Canadian … she’s holding down a job. “But imagine if she hadn’t had that housing,” he said in a recent conversation at Yale. “What a loss for her, a loss for her children, a loss for society.” … to succeed, then infrastructure is the foundation for that.” Watch the video: Related Events A Conversationwith Amarjeet Sohi, Canada’s Minister of Infrastructure and …