… be a larger suck on drought-prone water landscapes than is sustainable. And we should be using and enhancing this newly available wealth of big data to do this kind of analysis. … water mains in seconds while flagging exactly where a tree might have fallen, cutting off power. It's not that this transition will occur today. We have a daunting task in front of … Change Mitigation," and a panel discusses how to use sustainability metrics in decision-making. 2170 Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Equity and Justice Clean …
… Bach of the Yale School of Management kicked off Nov 20th's Sustainability Marketing: The Power of True Stories conference. How can companies do well by doing good? More … not just manufactured, which begs the question of how you can grow a consumer company based on conscious consumerism. I.e. if you want people to buy your stuff, don't you want … sins: Vanity Authority Insincerity Puffery Gimickry In short, be humble and work from empowerment instead of inadequacy. It's easier said than done, but many of the presenters …
… Stewardship Council, founded in 1995, is arguably the best-known private organization using market-based eco-label certification processes to promote sustainable fishing practices around the … However, starting in 2006, large companies such as Whole Foods, Walmart, and Target began using the MSC label on some or all of their seafood products to address growing consumer …
… program at EDF. No small feat for a newly minted MBA/MEM. Business and the Environment: making the odd couple work Focused on identifying areas where environmental improvements … only because she and her team focused on science-based problems, approached businesses using their own language, emphasized company growth opportunities, and knew how to work on … issues. Recently, though, she was tapped to switch gears further to head up EDF's Smart Power Program, where she works to help highlight tangible, applicable renewable energy …
… 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 new … as innovation programs such as Payments for Ecosystem Services. In 2014, placements will be based with WWF China, WWF Singapore, WWF Mongolia and WWF Vietnam. In collaboration with the … partners at NYU, The Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority (CEFIA), and SmartPower. This major research initiative, entitled “The Influence of Novel Behavioral …
… University in St. Louis), and David Tan (Tsinghua University). Sage : Harnessing the power of mobile technology, gaming, and social media, Sage is a smartphone app designed to … healthier food choices. Inspired by Opower and Strava's models of social comparisons-based positive behavior change, Jeff Woodward (MBA/MEM '14) and Sarah Lynn Wilson (MBA/MEM … or program that advances a more sustainable way of life. Photo from NIH-NIAID Related Programs Sustainable Venture Prize Related Events Innovations in Water Technology Thu, …
… report. David Bach will represent the School of Management in a discussion titled “Creating Competitive Advantage Beyond the Market.” Marian Chertow, Director of the Industrial … assemble new ideas when far is not far enough. 2170 2365 Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Clean Energy Circularity Bringing Projects to Scale … Sep 30, 2014 Bringing … report. David Bach will represent the School of Management in a discussion titled “Creating Competitive Advantage Beyond the Market.” Marian Chertow, Director of the Industrial …
… benefits Implementing an on-farm polyculture biomass strategy with built-in climate change risk reduction and revenue incentives for farmers Modeling how to scale the approach across Nespresso's supply chain by using regionally available materials and sharing resources and waste streams Leveraging … the key aspects of their approach in The Guardian's Sustainable Business Series. Before making their way to Switzerland, Heather and Sarah spoke with Tim Smedley about their …
… the organization’s corporate partnership strategy. The MTI was founded on the belief that making businesses more sustainable is the most efficient way to achieve conservation goals. … transformative strategies such as MTI. WWF has tackled the issue by actively breaking silos using wide communications channels and global, cross-disciplinary strategy and … increase the potential for the Asia Pacific Growth Strategy Team to leverage the brand into powerful partnerships across the region. If those partnerships are successful, the model …
… “Water is really different,” said Mr. Sarni, speaking on February 20th as a part of the " Using Water Wisely: the Business Case for Sustainable Water Management " speaker series at … of wafer fabrication. A common way to view these process improvements is as a source of competitive advantage. Intel has taken the opposite approach, working with industry … he worked with both the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and USAID on water issues. Related Programs Corporate Water Risk and Strategy Workshop Series Related Events Future Directions …