… the development of corporate partnerships with non-profits is an important trend connecting businesses to sustainable growth. As a summer associate with the Corporate Partnership Team … referring back to two particular corporate partnerships that provided an interesting platform: the case of Coles and Tassal moving to sustainable seafood sourcing and production. … seafood alternatives—products certified through the Marine and Aquaculture Stewardship Councils (MSC & ASC), for example. Within the several milestones achieved along this …
… by Riddhima Yadav, YC '18 Consider: women perform 66 percent of the world’s work but earn 10 percent of the world’s income. At the same … living in an era where women still need to be recognized as potent players on the global business stage. Started in 2014, Women’s Entrepreneurship Day is a global movement that … being held all over the world. The movement also has a fellowship and ambassador program. Sustainable Finance and ESG Equity and Justice What’s stopping us? Women’s Entrepreneurship …
… priorities into agricultural financing? Several investment funds showcased their strategies for investing in smallholder value chains at the Global Landscapes Forum in Paris on Dec. … holistically focused on achieving returns from the broader landscape while cultivating more sustainable supply chains. These funds cover carbon, commodities, social benefits, and other … Third-party certification standards from the Verified Carbon Standard, Forest Stewardship Council, and Rainforest Alliance have proliferated. However, there is no universal standard. …
… Towards Science Communications with Impact course taught by Paul Lussier at the School of Forestry & Environmental Studies culminated in a trip to Paris where we presented our group’s findings to the World BusinessCouncil on SustainableDevelopment (WBCSD) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change …
… title of his class, “Towards Science Communications with Impact: Environmental Engagement for a Changing World.” The posted syllabus included works from Mike Hulme’s Why We Disagree … As my classmate describes in more detail in her blog post , my team worked with the World BusinessCouncilforSustainableDevelopment (WBCSD) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate …
… A new global study of more than 3,700 students at 29 top business schools found that corporations unwilling to act on environmental issues are … recruit. The study, conducted by Yale University in collaboration with the World BusinessCouncilforSustainableDevelopment and the Global Network for Advanced Management, shows that 44 …
… Yesenia some questions about being a Women Entrepreneur. What inspired you to found your business? My mother is from Oaxaca, Mexico and I grew up going to visit my grandparents, … that perhaps insects might be something that could catch on in the US. They are nutritious, sustainable and delicious. As I began to do more research, I found that there was the … the company and me and have been so helpful and supportive. What advice do you have for fellow Women Entrepreneurs? My advice to any entrepreneur is to take risks. You might …
… Malloy this July while speaking at the first meeting of the Connecticut Climate Change Council. The projections mandate action. One prospect, often overlooked, is the potential of … against climate change. “Thermal technologies may not seem as exciting as new technologies, for instance, offshore wind. Nor are they as visible as something like solar photovoltaics,” … now in the earliest stages of the project, working in partnership with the Yale Center forBusiness and the Environment and the Connecticut Green Bank. Check out the webpage for more …
… to be “an enormous untapped investment opportunity.” A recent article in the Stanford Social Innovation Review found that, compared to all-male teams, female-run companies … “It is encouraging and motivating to see women succeed as leaders in the environmental business space.” As this issue gathers attention, and as the norms begin to change, CBEY and … opening the space for women who choose to follow a similar path. 2365 Equity and Justice Sustainable Finance and ESG XX Combinator … Nov 19, 2015 XX Combinator CBEY steps up efforts …