… In doing so, they set the foundation and soul of a collaborative and compassionate culture for our center. Over the past 18 years, the Yale Center for Business and the Environment’s (CBEY) work has grown in both reach and impact to build … of our diverse world. We welcomed Resident Fellow Tagan Engel to lead a monthly discussion group on Power & Race in Community, Business, and the Environment . Through the group, she …
… ideas and values, and to see if this investor might have ideas on how to fund a new model for clean energy projects on tribal land. Cody Two Bears, who is an enrolled member of the … looks different than the exponential growth that Silicon Valley has celebrated. Having capital to invest in essential infrastructure, however, would be welcomed. Clean energy … of power, bringing tribes the same clean energy financing tools as for-profit entities. Finally, it puts philanthropy to its best use as risk-tolerant, catalytic capital. At scale, …
… worn by leaders and up-and-comers in the sustainable fashion space. The Sustainable Fashion Forum Conference 2023: Nuanced Layers was a fashion and environmental lover’s dream. The Sustainable Fashion Forum (SFF), founded by Brittany Sierra in 2017, aims to challenge the fashion industry’s unsustainable status quo. With podcasts, forums, articles, and conferences like the one this past April, Brittany has cultivated a …
… experience through the program. Do you remember what sparked your interest in Clean Energy? For Mary Chen , a Political Science and Earth & Planetary Sciences major at Yale College, … an investigation into lands owned by Yale in Maine. The state of Massachusetts wants to be green by 2030, so they need clean energy. One of the ways they want to do that is by … can make impactful changes, but clean energy still operates within the confines of capitalism. Corporations must make intentional decisions beyond just “checking a box” to …
… industry is one of the most environmentally damaging industries globally, accounting for around 10% of global carbon emissions and 20% of global wastewater . Producing a single … using resource-efficient processes, such as minimizing water and energy use, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Circular design : Initiatives that aim to design clothing for … 4. https://nature.berkeley.edu/classes/es196/projects/2012final/McGrathA_2012.pdf 5. …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) is delighted to announce the winner of the 2023 … March 31st, 2023 and the four teams pitched their businesses that advance sustainability. Finalists : Carbon Loop : Creates a circular economy by cheaply sequestering carbon at … develops and supports novel methods of atmospheric carbon removal and containment. Lindsay Greene (MBA '11) is the President and CEO of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation …
… to reimagine the future. Grounded in inclusivity and impact, Startup Yale is a crossroads for a new kind of innovation ecosystem. Roughly $175K in funding will be awarded through … Venture Prize. The Sustainable Venture Prize has been awarded by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) since 2008. It was created to support Yale’s most … and businesses that advance a more sustainable way of life through a $25,000 cash prize. Finalists will participate in a pitch competition on Friday, March 31st, from 9 - 11 AM at …
… Going from idea to execution takes a lot of motivation. I struggled with this for Banofi Leather (my start-up that makes plant-based leather from banana crop waste). … say “ideas are a dime a dozen, but the ability to execute is priceless.” 12 months ago I finally took the plunge and now have an MVP, our first order, a manufacturing and R&D … execution. Countless opportunities and competitions are available for equity and debt free capital. Some noteworthy opportunities can be found here for student entrepreneurs. If you …
… I first had the idea for a plant-based leather start-up over 2 years ago but I didn’t have the confidence to … to start executing on my dormant idea, and I realize now the numerous advantages this has afforded me. If you are grappling with the idea of starting up, either now or in the future, … centers facilitate innovation and provide access to invaluable mentorship. Access to capital in the form of grants – Countless opportunities and competitions provide student …
… innovation through different perspectives. You can learn more about this program here . Before Air Company ventured into making jet fuel, they were making spirits. Vodka, to be … of Air Vodka, Staff and his colleagues have expanded the application of his carbon transformation technology to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Since its inception, the goal of … research into practical technology. He has 10 patents to his name, and Yale awarded him the 2016 Richard Wolfgang Prize for his Ph.D. dissertation. In conversation with students as …