… water backgrounds, she from water efficiency standards and I from large-scale water resources management, but we both view water stewardship and risk mitigation as a business … open to any student with a good idea and a willingness to sell it, we convinced a jury of our peers that a program around corporate water stewardship and water risk was an important new resource for the business and environment community at Yale. Working with CBEY, we turned this pitch into three workshops last fall …
… 200px; height: 200px; float: left; margin: 10px;","width":"480"}}]]Our day began with a visit to the global headquarters of Interbrand , an international brand … on sustainability marketing last year at the Yale Club of NYC. A refurbished basketball court, Interbrand’s office is a bright, open space with high ceilings, sleek white walls, and … floors, interspersed with splashes of red feature walls and furnishings. Upon arrival, our group of 20 was ushered up the stairs and into a large boardroom where half a dozen …
… Climate Change. These are all subjects that we hear a lot about on the news and in our classes at FES and SOM. And, we know that, in order for business to really move toward … media-element file-media-large"}}]]On the whole, Jones sees resource pressures as significant challenges on their own. With images of the Aral Sea drying … we need to find ways to store renewable energy and invest in rebuilding or rethinking our electrical grid. However, Jones stressed that, at the end of the day, the fact that …
… grow a consumer company based on conscious consumerism. I.e. if you want people to buy your stuff, don't you want more of them to buy more of it? While this is a topic that has … Stephen McDonnell and Stanley agreed that it's about redefining growth, especially if your business has a mission. When faced with the question of how they would handle tackling … sustainable path, then that leadership could cause enormous ripples throughout the business community. In many ways, new brands have it easy. They can start with the right building …
… seafood products to address growing consumer concerns over depleting marine fisheries resources. McDonald’s is only the latest company to capitalize on the growing market trend. At … fisheries, 54 of which received their certifications in 2012, demonstrating the flourishing demand for MSC-certified seafood suppliers. Despite assertions from the MSC that … seafood products to address growing consumer concerns over depleting marine fisheries resources. McDonald’s is only the latest company to capitalize on the growing market trend. At …
… excited to be offering a number of opportunities this year for summer internships linked to our programs at the intersection of business and the environment. In 2014, we launched two … of Novel Behavioral Strategies in Promoting the Diffusion of Solar Energy” is examining community based marketing approaches for solar across a number of Connecticut towns in … excited to be offering a number of opportunities this year for summer internships linked to our programs at the intersection of business and the environment. In 2014, we launched two …
… The four teams waited anxiously. They had spent months preparing for today, beating out 12 other … Lynn, the Alpha-Screen team is developing a portable device designed to radically improve our ability to test for environmental contaminants in water and blood. Right now, it takes … the three students began tinkering with all natural sports drink recipes. Now in its fourth iteration, their SOL Hydration drink is packed with electrolytes and nutrients derived …
… pushed me to think in new and different ways. Summer provides unique opportunities to take our new skills and apply them in real world settings. Prospective students often overlook the role that summer can play in designing your own curriculum and the great way it can be used to leverage an opportunity in a field … systems in the world works on the back end. Yale is also a great place to pursue your entrepreneurial interest. Joint degrees Jeff Woodward and Sarah Wilson (Smith) will …
… Beating out dozens of other teams from other business schools around the world, four joint degree students from SOM and FES won the chance to present their ideas at … observe the coffee supply chain in action, and put their insights to work. Good luck to our Yale champs! Photo from Steve Lorillere/flickr 2170 Clean Energy Thriving Food Systems … Beating out dozens of other teams from other business schools around the world, four joint degree students from SOM and FES won the chance to present their ideas at …
… across Nespresso's supply chain by using regionally available materials and sharing resources and waste streams Leveraging Costa Rica's 2021 carbon neutrality goals, thereby … across Nespresso's supply chain by using regionally available materials and sharing resources and waste streams Leveraging Costa Rica's 2021 carbon neutrality goals, thereby … across Nespresso's supply chain by using regionally available materials and sharing resources and waste streams Leveraging Costa Rica's 2021 carbon neutrality goals, thereby …