… The Yale Farm was founded in 2003 by a group of students who wished to see the dining halls … and helped inspire the Yale Dining Hall to move toward more organic and locally grown food sources (though the vast majority of the food comes from sources other than the Yale Farm). … sold in a farmer's market or donated to local food banks. The farm's staff of four manages community work days and organizes educational programs, including lectures by well-known …
… was placed under increased scrutiny. In addition to being used as a cooking oil, it is in our cookies, our shampoos, and is used as a biofuel. As a versatile plant with efficient, high yields, … literature, news articles, and reports, and to particularly relevant sections of the Yale School of Management’s (SOM) palm oil case. These materials can be read on their own, …
… has a new challenge. In 2007, PepsiCo became the first consumer company to use the Carbon Reduction Label (CRL) on packets of its Walkers Crisps potato chips in the United Kingdom. … only the individual product's carbon footprint but also the company's overall pledge to reduce that footprint over a period of time. While not solely limited to packaging, the CRL at point of purchase is an immediately visible marker of a company's efforts to reduce carbon emissions. In early 2009, PepsiCo again announced it had partnered with the …
… company, Las Vegas Sands Corp., had worked hard to make operations and facilities more resource-efficient. The resort had garnered a Green Mark Platinum Award and was actively … consumed in Singapore was deemed irresponsibly caught. In October 2017, MBS committed to source 100% of its top-ten species, and 50% of all of its seafood - about two million pieces per year - from responsible sources by 2020. With some success under its belt, the MBS team was looking to make its …
… 2000s, palm oil had become the most heavily traded edible oil in the world. Golden Agri Resources (GAR) has been in the forefront of this palm oil boom in Indonesia. Founded in 1996 … Systems and Nature Based Solutions Sustainable Finance and ESG Circularity Golden Agri Resources and Sustainability … Golden Agri Resources and Sustainability While the use of palm oil has been documented since ancient times, …
… In 2014, the four largest palm oil trading companies signed an agreement to end deforestation, development … found leverage to help change the palm oil industry. The supply chain for CPO suggested an hourglass. Millions of growers (if one included smallholders) supplied the raw materials. On … Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Palm Oil 2016 … Palm Oil 2016 In 2014, the four largest palm oil trading companies signed an agreement to end deforestation, development …
… into the cup. This disadvantages not only the grower but also the consumer – coffee sourced from good quality beans is hard to find. lly believes that the solution to the sad … work to improve their crops or experiment with new varieties. Roasters and preparers will educate their customers as to the qualities of various beans, roasts and preparations. … into the cup. This disadvantages not only the grower but also the consumer – coffee sourced from good quality beans is hard to find. lly believes that the solution to the sad …
… Diane Strauss, Program Director of the Yale Initiative on Sustainable Finance, joins Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy Research Assistant Laura Brush to discuss the … Sustainable Finance and ESG Equity and Justice A Conversation with Diane Strauss from the Yale Initiative on Sustainable Finance … Oct 10, 2018 A Conversation with Diane Strauss from …