… of topics while talking through the development and successful execution of the carbon fee. How It All Began “The carbon fee is essentially our own corporate carbon tax, and it is … “Present an idea, get allies, gather around a goal, and start a pilot. All you need is two to three business leaders to start asking how an internal carbon charge can help raise … making a difference and trying out their solutions.” Watch the full webinar here: Related Events Internal Carbon Pricing - Practical Experiences from the Private Sector: Mahindra & …
… Two promising start-ups each received $10,000 from this year’s Sobotka Seed Stage Venture … leases conventional and electric bikes to companies. Surveys of the 50 largest U.S. cities show that half of adults are interested in bike commuting, but less than 1 percent of people ride to work. Concerns ranging from safety to arriving at work sweaty prevent people who express interest in biking from following through. Bike City hopes to …
… of four different carbon-pricing schemes. In the webinar, representatives from Yale shared the rationale, lessons learned, and next steps on the University’s carbon charge. Watch … of carbon strongly resonated with Yale students, faculty and staff. The carbon charge was however paired with a rebate mechanism whereby units received rebates at the end of the … Studies and will be published on the SESYNC Case Study Collection in January 2017. Related Events Internal Carbon Pricing - Practical Experiences from the Private Sector: Microsoft …
… England market; presently, the market is typified by high upfront costs, lack of customer awareness and trust, a weak network of suppliers, and a thin competence base. Fortunately, the region has a few building … Lessons from Scandinavia … Nov 18, 2016 Renewable Thermal Heating: Lessons from Scandinavia How financial innovation and regional cooperation can cultivate a New England market for …
… answered questions about the natural world wherever they stopped. “I was curious about how natural things worked, how they changed,” said Molnar (F&ES ’04). This curiosity led to an undergraduate degree in … focused on bridging the gap between conservation science and business-decision making, an area in which Molnar has particularly deep knowledge. She recently joined CBEY as an …
… will introduce you to former recipients of the Sobotka Seed Stage Venture grants who share their experience and perspective. The Yale Center for Business and the Environment … to Nathan. Appalachian Roots – Hemp 2.0 began in January 2015 when long-time friends Todd Howard and Nathan Hall teamed up. Initially they had very few resources in terms of capital, … land utilizing a replicated trial approach with four different half-acre treatments on two distinct sites (2 acres each). The team successfully proved that hemp could grow on …
… about 25 calories is required to create just 1 calorie of beef. The ratio for pork is nearer 15-to-1. Even the most efficient meat, chicken, requires 9 calories of input to produce … are noting shifts in consumer demand. A recent article in Meat and Poultry highlighted how, “a coalition of 40 institutional investors with a valuation of $1.25 trillion is making … as ludicrous as the idea of hopping on a horse and setting of for SanFrancisco.” Related Events The Future of Protein Thu, September 29th, 2016, 7:45 AM EDT — 8:45 AM EDT Evans Hall …
… Solar photovoltaics and wind are often spotlighted when we talk about renewable energy. Electricity production, though, … another important avenue. The use of energy for heating water and both heating and cooling space, referred to collectively as thermal energy, accounts for roughly one-third of the … opportunities, and where investment decisions are far less informed, it is rewarding to see howopen dialogue in search of a long-term thermal solution can create a new market that …
… of the World Economic Forum emphasized that “systemic issues such as carbon pricing” are needed “to advance the agenda for climate action.” Collective action from the private … processes. DSM executives collectively underscored the value of the learning process. HOW DOES DSM’S CARBON PRICE SUPPORT ITS SUSTAINABILITY GOALS? Royal DSM furthers its … and is interested in sharing its experience, please contact us at cbey@yale.edu Related Events Practical Experiences from the Private Sector: Royal DSM Mon, July 18th, 2016, 5:30 …
… Pathways to Impact conference in mid-June was, among other things, a justification of my career choice. The presence of diverse stakeholders from the private and public sectors, … institutions, financiers and investors all in one room can provide a true roadmap to how responsible business can be conducted. Brainstorming and collaborating on common … impact, although there is still a long way to go. Some key insights I took away from the event: --It is certainly an exciting trend that in many companies, the C-suite is on board …