… Manager for Burt’s Bees. Matt will talk about his role at Burt's Bees, his career journey and advice for students as they consider a career in business and the environment. … and delivering on the brand’s sustainability strategy. Matt’s work spans responsible sourcing, sustainable packaging, operational footprint management, customer and industry relations, cause marketing, and employee engagement. Matt is also a champion of community and culture, directing community service efforts and serving as Vice President and …
… of financing and investing in this area. This session will be particularly enjoyable for people who attended the winery fireside chat between Prof. Todd Cort & Xavier Rolet two … min presentation about a sustainability topic given by a peer/ close contact. To broaden our exposure and deepen our knowledge. ~20 min for small group discussion about the topic. … to shape an opinion, and practice voicing it. ~20 min open time for career advice / community catchup. To help each other in our recruiting journeys and get to know each other …
… multi-sector, multi-racial coalition of 60 organizations working to radically transform our current food system where profits are valued over people and the planet. The HEAL coalition is Anchored by the Food Chain Workers Alliance , … food chain workers, indigenous groups, scientists, public health advocates, policy experts, community organizers, and activists. Together, these groups are building a movement to …
… approach for landowners to leverage these climate benefits to access to new finance sources for preservation. In this webinar we will hear from Margaret Williams of American … by using conservation easements to avoid conversion to crop production. In addition, our speakers will discuss a pioneering project in the Prairie Pothole Region of North … and Nature Based Solutions Avoiding Grassland Conversion: An Emerging Strategy for Climate, Community, and Conservation … Online Avoiding Grassland Conversion: An Emerging Strategy for …
… Join us for the next CTNext Entrepreneur Innovation Awards – The Food Edition, our first industry-specific event, where we will showcase emerging wholesale-ready food … the future of a more regionally focused, socially equitable approach to food purchasing in our home state. Let’s nourish the people and economy of Connecticut by rethinking how we get food on our shelves! Learn more …
… to host: Moving the Needle, a series of events, panels, and socials. Please join us for our Social in Style mixer to kick off our Moving the Needle Series . Connect with other students interested in the fashion and beauty industries over drinks and hors-d'oeuvres! Don't forget to wear your favorite 2nd hand or sustainable brand pieces! *We are committed to reducing waste at …
… is thrilled to be hosting this panel on emerging innovations in seaweed and kelp as part of our Planetary Innovator Speaker Series . Join us to hear from a panel of aquaculture … and more. We will cover the science of seaweed, trends in the space, and how our panelists approached their journey into entrepreneurship! Panelists include: Dr. … Planetary Innovator Speaker Series Green Innovation - Lunch Deep Dives Green Innovator Community … The Yale Center for Business and Environment and the Tsai CITY is thrilled to be …
… Join us for a conversation with Helen Crowley, Head of Sustainable Sourcing Innovation at Kering. Dr. Crowley will discuss sustainable sourcing in luxury supply chains, and the opportunities for innovative financing approaches. … impacts and dependencies on nature are most significant. This means that sustainable sourcing of these materials are a priority to underpin a sustainable business model. The …
… to produce economic, social, and environmental returns. Mike Higuera , the Director of Resource Investments, will discuss the company’s strategy for investing in farms and ranches … is extremely scarce in the western United States and is the lifeblood of the area for both people and nature. Increased demand for this limited resource comes primarily from … how to use water and who is owed what need to change too, particularly in the agricultural community that controls approximately 80% of water used. By working with the agricultural …
… industry. Multiple commercial kitchens, incubators and funding programs now span our small state and have generated interest within the regional industry. Work remains to … and beverage brands to connect with the expertise that they’re going to need on their journeys, and for strategic and industry partners to meet the growing community of promising brands. Our goal is to support the development of Connecticut’s …