… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment is delighted to welcome Xavier Rolet to our Advisory Board! Xavier is currently Chairman at Shore Capital Markets and has held many … already been in action, as he’s been engaging in CBEY’s work in thriving food systems via our Regenerative Agriculture Lab with Resident Fellow, Tagan Engel . Also, he and his wife, … , an inspiring and diverse group of people who provide advice and guidance in support of our mission to inspire, support, and accelerate the transition to a just and thriving world. …
… focus of GreenBiz would be on compliance and disclosures. Navigating such changing discourse and regulations underscored the dynamic nature of the sustainability field. We spoke … Lise de Maere (SOM ‘24). “Those farmers are the most trustworthy spokespeople within their community. It highlighted that achieving real change does not always follow theory.” … of stakeholder engagement and the urgency of addressing Scope 3 emissions collaboratively. Our collective experience at GreenBiz 2024 was not just about absorbing knowledge but also …
… practices not only has the potential to help decelerate global warming, but also make our food systems more resilient against climate impacts," said Stuart DeCew, Executive … and imagination of the generations of people who are closest to the challenges facing our food and agricultural systems. They are our most valuable resources and this new … highlights many of them, so we can advance the conversation on how we as an agriculture community can better support regenerative farmers in their work." Click here to view the …
… CBEY supports students in building sustainable businesses that are solving some of our planet’s biggest problems. A huge part of this has been via the Sobotka Seed Prize for … This year, the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures focused on solutions in four key areas of urgent action: Protecting and restoring ecosystems and biodiversity Food, … for increasing crop yields while reducing nutrient inputs and losses. Thank you to our judges The CBEY team is very grateful for the team of judges that participated in this …
… Brittany has cultivated a space for those interested to shine, and to find a sense of community. The website also features a job board with a specific focus on sustainable … one I reckon with every day. For me, a sustainable fashion industry is one that tracks the sources of materials and the labor that goes into making our garments. The fashion industry currently is the 2nd leading industry consuming water to …
… are already emerging and their demand is growing. Major focus areas include: Sustainable sourcing : Such as using organic cotton, recycled polyester, plant-based leather and fur, natural dyes etc. Resource-efficient production : Reducing the environmental impact of production by using resource-efficient processes, such as minimizing water and energy use, and reducing greenhouse …
… from CBEY to bring ideas to reality. Ventures with a for-profit idea can continue their journey by participating in the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures . About the … climate-positive tree crops as a natural climate solution appropriate to the region. Journaling for Climate Action: A New Tool for Community-Centered Climate Risk Mitigation Christina Kohler (Yale School of Environment), …
… of Montanans to go hungry. Fifth-generation rancher Matt Pierson stepped up to serve his community. Pierson started The Producer Partnership (TPP) with the goal of providing … this entire process, we have tried to be good stewards of the land and natural resources. Looking for alternative energy sources for the Producer Partnership processing facility was an obvious priority,” said …
… words, “What we have done very well is investing in products that have revolutionized our lives. What we haven’t done very well is ensure that those products don’t cause harm. We … in new startups to bring down the cost of carbon removal and create a market for it. Of course, not all the solutions they fund might work, but as companies with seemingly little … and connectivity the opportunity to access the network and accelerate their solution. Of course, academia plays an important role as the cradle for innovation. Prof. Anastas …
… for circularity, demonstrating a pathway to a new type of consumer economy. TerraCycle’s journey as a trailblazer in circularity originated as a one-man operation making fertilizer … with Target to run an advertising campaign in Newsweek magazine, where readers were encouraged to remove the cover and fill it with Target bags. Over 47,000 readers did so, … donations through Sponsored Waste programs. TerraCycle serves a purpose beyond simply encouraging recycling and helping brands. Marian Chertow, a professor of Industrial Ecology at …