… Agrivoltaics is a solar market subsegment that co-locates solar energy production and agricultural operations. Combining these practices into one space creates an efficient and … false “food or energy” dichotomy that has traditionally dominated discussions about solar-agricultural land use. People often feel forced to choose between fuel or farming, climate …
… in learning more about what leading companies in the space today are doing to incorporate sustainability into their businesses? Sustainability careers in the tech sector can take many forms, from managing sustainable … hear from four FES alumni working at the intersection of technology and environmental sustainability on Friday, February 10th. Panelists will include: Laura Franceschini , Data …
… us as we welcome Bob Langert (Editor at Large, Green Biz Group; retired McDonald’s VP of Sustainability) and Jenny McColloch , SOM '12 (Director, Restaurant Sustainability, McDonald’s Corporation). This guided discussion will center around … a well-cultivated mentor/mentee relationship. This event is part of the GE Colloquium in Sustainability Leadership , a program of the Yale Center for Business and Environment, and …
… Environmental sustainability. Social justice. Economic development. Global equality. These priorities … and the way we respond to them will define our shared future. The Yale Environmental Sustainability Summit is a two day event bringing together change makers from diverse spheres to share effective models of sustainability and build skills for action. YESS aspires to catalyze the Yale alumni …
… Introduction and purpose The urgent need for sustainable management of environmental resources is gaining traction among the general public, the private sector, and government … that incorporates the environment’s contribution to economic development, well-being, and sustainability. But we need to sharpen the narrative of natural capital accounting. … the accounts for policy and business decision making, including the development of the use cases for the accounts. The session will also discuss issues that the accounts, in their …
… We are excited to announce our 5th Annual Joint Sustainability Alumni Network Reception! Join us on July 17th in San Francisco for drinks … and Yale. This event is open to alumni from the sponsoring schools who are interested in sustainability, cleantech, energy, impact investing, corporate social responsibility, or other disciplines at the intersection of business and sustainability. Please note that space is limited, so please register by July 12th. Simply …
… Featuring Will Sarni, Director and Practice Leader of Enterprise Water Strategy and Sustainability, Deloitte This keynote lecture is the first of two thought-provoking … 2311 Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Using Water Wisely: The Business Case for Sustainable Water Management (Part 1) … Using Water Wisely: The Business Case for Sustainable Water Management (Part 1) Thursday, February 20th, 2014, 11:00 AM EST — …
… of Environmental Law and Policy, Yale Law School, will discuss the emerging megatrend of sustainability in line with corporate precedents around quality and technology. Professor … Esty will pose new value-driven metrics around capturing the productivity growth of sustainability and the need to move beyond CSR's "values-driven" sustainability reporting. This event is hosted by the SOM Economic Development Club. Image …
… Low productivity in agriculture is a significant development challenge, yet many processes used to increase land … effects that actually reduce the long-run usability of the land. More sustainable agricultural technologies exist, designed to minimize the adverse effects of farming and improve long-term agricultural yields. However, the success of these technologies depends on farmers’ …
… In California, Colorado, and New Mexico, state policy has established programs to support agricultural producers implementing soil health practices. In other states, such as … the reader is encouraged to utilize the recommendations that fit their own circumstances. Case examples through the guidebook highlight the best practices identified by soil health … the reader is encouraged to utilize the recommendations that fit their own circumstances. Case examples through the guidebook highlight the best practices identified by soil health …