… 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 …
… the growing field of plant-based and clean seafood. Earle, a living legend in the marine conservation field, came on stage to discuss her hopes for food technology and innovation to … and opportunities from other alternative proteins. Major startups in the space (Good Catch, Terramino Foods and Ocean Hugger) have only been around since 2016, and there are a number … 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 …
… their ideas in front of a panel of judges and compete for the prize of $25,000. Visit our event website for more details. … file-default","data-delta":"5"}}]] Jessamine Fitzpatrick Senior Vice President, New Island Capital Management … file-default","data-delta":"15"}}]] Max Nova Founder, SilviaTerra … file-default","data-delta":"16"}}]] Aaron Paul Project Director, Conservation Investments, The Nature Conservancy …
… 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 that pursue sustainable practices. In short, there is a … 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 …
… interest in data-driven environmental solutions was galvanized through recent work at SilviaTerra, a company using remote sensing, big data, cloud computing, and mobile access to … 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 …
… 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 …