… the operating business we are today. Green Gear: Monika and I both care deeply about environmental issues like climate change and plastic pollution. Seeing how surprisingly … Practically, I learned so much about finance, venture capital, networking, public speaking, marketing, science, legal aspects of starting a business, the list goes on… I would point to … challenges and search for opportunities. Related Programs Sustainable Venture Prize Related News Women Sweep $100,000 in Startup Prizes at Yale University Startup Yale showcases a more …
… Six student teams were recently awarded Climate Change Innovation Grants by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY). Over $13,000 was awarded this year to help further innovative ideas to address climate change and its environmental and social impacts. CBEY has awarded these grants for the past three years in … and Tsai CITY. “It gives me hope to see students come up with such multi-faceted solutions to the climate crisis. A wicked problem like climate change requires some creative …
… effects of different seaweeds, but no one had a plan for introducing them to the market. “There was a gap on what to do next,” said Alexia. She had just started her Master’s … potential partnerships, and a faculty member nominated Alexia for a Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award . Over the summer, Alexia and Gracie participated in the Tsai … FES 20 (with the exception of the photo from the 2018 Sabin Prize competition) Related News Process to Improve Sustainability of Beef and Seafood Production Wins Sabin Prize … Ben …
… The Social Capital Markets (SOCAP) conference has traditionally emphasized the social side of impact investing since its inception in 2008. The curriculum has rarely covered the environmental aspects of the triple bottom line – instead, it has focused on financial and … mechanisms. If we are to tackle the issues we care about on a broader planetary scale, our solutions will have to use larger levers. We have to move away from treating “big” investing …
… Now, a group called Blue Forest Conservation is exploring one of the nation’s first environmentally-focused impact bonds. A panelist described this bond last week at the Social Capital Markets Conference (SOCAP15). Here’s how PFP deals work. At their core, these instruments … slated to launch in January 2016. Equity and Justice Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Sustainable Finance and ESG Environmental Impact Bonds Pay for Performance … Jan …
… critical further steps needed to solve the plastics problem. The previous post outlined efforts undertaken by NGOs, private companies, and governments to reduce the massive flow of … opportunity for those interested in financing the development of alternative packaging solutions. The entire fast-moving consumer goods sector, among many others (tires, shoes, … every year. What steps are needed to solve the plastics problem? Satwik Mudgal (Master of Environmental Management '19) Eight million tons of plastic waste enters our oceans every …
… has come since, was immediate and expansive. Media worldwide jumped on the article. Sky News, in partnership with WWF, launched a full-fledged campaign, Sky Ocean Rescue ; Sky News … control over nor responsibility for ensuring proper waste management infrastructure in the markets where they sell their products. Governments tighten regulations Governments around … enters our oceans every year. What is being done to clean it up? Satwik Mudgal (Master of Environmental Management '19) Eight million tons of plastic waste enters our oceans every …
… Stage Venture Grants have something in common – a desire to reduce waste and improve the environmental footprint of the apparel industry. These $10,000 venture grants are disbursed … is scaling informal exchange networks, like parent groups, to build a children’s secondhand marketplace. With only 15% of all clothing donated or reused, Hand Me Up (HMU) hopes to … spring. 2380 Environmental Innovation Circularity Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant: The 2018 Winners … Dec 11, 2018 Sobotka Seed …
… consumer now purchases 60 percent more clothing, compared to 2000, but keeps garments for half as long. Fabric production and consumer use account for 60% of environmental impacts associated with apparel. Not to mention, the fashion industry is also … Circularity Equity and Justice Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Five Ways Fashion Brands Can Advance the Sustainable Development Goals … Nov 09, …
… Seed Funding program , now in its second year. This grant program provides support for innovative ideas to address critical catalysts and solutionsfor climate change. Teams are made up of students from across Yale University, including the School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, School of Management and Yale College. The projects have impact …