… of this year’s upcoming Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize pitch competition, CBEY's Entrepreneurship and Innovation team checked in with past winners of the Sabin Prize to see … about a solution to a problem or environmental/social issue. The only way you can have an impact is by testing yourself and attempting to create solutions. Poda: Yessenia: Take the …
… 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 an effort to support … application that combines localized measurements of urban heat island effect (UHI - the higher temperature in cities compared to their surroundings) and population to monitor the … the judges who helped select the recipients. They include Yale alumni and a past leader in entrepreneurship at CBEY and Tsai CITY. Cass Walker-Harvey , Executive Director at First …
… back to the shrimp. Alexia explained that, together, these two organisms can have a huge impact in fighting climate change, particularly the seaweed. When added to cattle feed, a … In fall 2018, Gracie began a master’s program in California and took on more of a high-level strategic role, while also establishing connections on the West Coast. Meanwhile, … Green , and Stake . She told me that she would like to see a more intentional community for entrepreneurs who’ve made it through the early stages of developing an idea and are now …
… challenging social problems. There have been eight PFP deals in the United States so far – with $80 million invested. To date, these financial instruments have focused on social … 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 …
… 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 … two bottom lines: social and financial.” The network consists of “heart-centered investors, entrepreneurs, and social impact leaders who believe in an inclusive and socially … of programming at SOCAP, spearheaded an Oceans Track . Leading startups and investors highlighted business models in sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, as well as reef …
… are only a problem because plastic gets to our oceans in the first place. In countries with the highest levels of pollution, neighborhoods often have no waste collection services and so … only a problem because plastic gets to our oceans in the first place. In countries with the highest levels of pollution, neighborhoods often have no waste collection services and so …
… 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 also published an … control over nor responsibility for ensuring proper waste management infrastructure in the markets where they sell their products. Governments tighten regulations Governments around … declared a set of recycling goals: all plastic packaging on the EU market recyclable by 2030; the consumption of single-use plastics reduced; and the intentional use …
… positive shopping experience for busy parents. In turn, this will reduce the environmental impact of the notoriously dirty fashion industry. Hand Me Up's cofounders from left to … we saw in the overall set of applications may signal a shift in the mindset of emergingentrepreneurs, who are challenging and reimagining the business models and approaches to … ideas that were presented. We hope to see this growth and interest in environmental entrepreneurship continue, and we look forward to continuing to work with these teams during …
… 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 notoriously … responsibility strategy was a core focus area, and will only become more significant as 2030 approaches. Here’s how apparel brands can “A.D.A.P.T” to shifting consumer demands and … in the traditional model of disparate charitable efforts to mobilize around a group of high-impact goals. P - Prioritize and report CSR initiatives through the lens of SDGs About …
… Forestry & Environmental Studies, School of Management and Yale College. The projects have impact across the globe, from New Haven to Southeast Asia and around the world and tackle a diverse range of crucial issues related to climate change highlighted by Project Drawdown, including energy, materials, transportation, food, women … “One of our main goals throughout this process was to support climate change innovators and entrepreneurs across the entirety of Yale,” says Sophie Janaskie, the Environmental …