… 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 … that get submitted span a wide variety of disciplines and approaches,” says Ben Soltoff, Environmental Innovation Fellow at Yale Center for Business and the Environment and Tsai … stacked capital revenue streams. Floe : Floe is an automated, environmentally-sustainable, energy-efficient, safe, and cost-effective solution to prevent the extensive water damage …
… continue to explore and build upon,” said Alexia. “From there it was many hours of intense learning.” Feeding seaweed to cattle can dramatically reduce methane emissions. Over the … 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 … … Mar 06, 2019 Sabin Stories: Symbrosia Ben Soltoff (MBA '19, Master of EnvironmentalManagement '19) It was a big day for the Symbrosia team. It was early February 2019, and …
… 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 … aspects. But this year, attendees will have the opportunity to explore a broader range of environmental topics. According to its vision statement, “SOCAP started with a small group … community recognize the importance of the interplay between sustainable natural resource management and positive social impact – which ultimately gives the impact community a …
… 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 … generated interest in Australia as well as several developing nations. This attempt at an environmental-impact bond (called a Forest Resilience Bond ) aims to measure and monetize … exciting about pay for performance instruments is their applicability to a wide range of environmental and social problems. These models shift the risk of solving these issues from …
… solve the problem. Finance the opportunity The tools and technologies exist for the proper management of solid waste. The critical bottleneck lies in paying for them —which makes … The conditions under which it degrades vary widely. Most biodegradable plastics need industrial composting plants. Thus, before society attempts to use biodegradable plastics as … every year. What steps are needed to solve the plastics problem? Satwik Mudgal (Master of EnvironmentalManagement '19) Eight million tons of plastic waste enters our oceans every …
… but most companies have neither control over nor responsibility for ensuring proper waste management infrastructure in the markets where they sell their products. Governments tighten … plastic materials. India : In 2016 the Indian Government enacted the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 . Their written intent was “to give thrust on plastic waste … enters our oceans every year. What is being done to clean it up? Satwik Mudgal (Master of EnvironmentalManagement '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 … (SOM/F&ES ’20), and Cyndi Chen (SOM ‘19) The manufacturing of clothes produces 20% of industrial water pollution. Additionally, the trend of “fast fashion” continues to grow: … (SOM/F&ES ’20), and Cyndi Chen (SOM ‘19) The manufacturing of clothes produces 20% of industrial water pollution. Additionally, the trend of “fast fashion” continues to grow: …
… 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 … last year, making commitments that span safe working conditions and responsible resource management. Some breakout discussions around this topic stressed that companies should … any CSR strategy. KPMG defines a materiality as “the principle of defining the social and environmental topics that matter most to your business and your stakeholders.” With 17 goals …
… 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 across the globe, from New Haven to … of crucial issues related to climate change highlighted by Project Drawdown, including energy, materials, transportation, food, women and girls, and land use. “One of our main …
… Blog . Looking Forward The conference closed out with a session dedicated towards the environmental and social impacts that the plant-based foods and clean meat industry are … sustainability into our food system through plant-based foods. 2713 Equity and Justice Environmental Innovation Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions How Plant Rich … of food is seriously thinking about plant-rich diets. Maki Tazawa (Master of EnvironmentalManagement '19) The future of food is seriously thinking about plant-rich diets. In early …