… alongside hundred-year floods, how can communities adapt to these changing conditions with sustainable development? A new report from the Yale Center for Business and the Environment, … coordination, and backup power for refrigeration, charging stations, medical equipment, and more: “Beyond providing emergency services, GRHs generate year-round revenue for communities … and avoided emissions for the benefit of society. Notably, our calculations indicate that the net present value of avoided emissions from the modeled system amounts to …
… Europe. WBCSD's unique stance, which allows it to both support and influence its member companies—including giants like Apple, IKEA, and Google—piqued my interest. I aspired to … investments. A nature-positive investment involves intentionally integrating practices that maintain biodiversity, support ecosystem services, and promote regenerative use of … and co-opting existing local solutions. I’m incredibly grateful to WBCSD and CBEY for investing in my growth during this internship. This industry experience complemented my …
… and extreme weather are only some of the ongoing challenges relating to climate change that continue to deepen and intensify with every new season. Through the Yale School of the … these problems is through supporting the rapid deployment of clean energy. As I learn more about clean energy and energy systems, I am determined to develop energy solutions to climate change that leave no community or ecosystem behind. It is through decarbonization and renewable …
… for the immediate and future realities of climate change? At an institution like this, it makes perfect sense to hire world-class scholars to teach cutting-edge courses, invite … we took this opportunity to reassess the needs of the 2050 Fellows and reimagined a program that - if executed as intended - could prepare ourselves and our classmates to address the … for how to even go about problem-solving. Perhaps what our climate future is in need of are more leaders ready to build deeper relationships rather than larger space fleets. “I wish …
… passports. Digital product passports are essentially digital twins of physical items that enable supply chain transparency. Panel speaker, Mesbah Sabur, is the founder of … to verify product data throughout the supply chain. Thus, digital product passports back companies’ sustainability claims while allowing suppliers along the value chain to safeguard … The flow of data enables a circular economy. Clearer information on materials in a product makes it easier to extract value from “wastes” at end-of-life. It is unclear if and when …
… The Sustainable Venture Prize was created in 2008 and awards $25,000 to a promising student business venture that advances environmental sustainability. As part of Startup Yale, the Sustainable Venture Prize was held on Friday, March 31st, 2023 and four teams pitched their businesses that advance sustainability. The 2023 Sustainable Venture Prize was awarded to General …
… – are you ready? We know building a just clean energy future is going to take all of us. That’s why we’re so excited to bring together students, alumni, and passionate individuals … of discussions, workshops and networking opportunities. Clean energy is an essential tool that can advance environmental justice and racial and economic equity – but we can only get … – are you ready? We know building a just clean energy future is going to take all of us. That’s why we’re so excited to bring together students, alumni, and passionate individuals …
… for individuals committed to the future of our shared planet, and we know there is more to do to reach the many people who have been systemically left out. It was Maya Angelou … of 2020 came on the heels of a series of moments and events happening in our community that found our team considering our role in supporting equity and repairing systemic harms. … ourselves more pointed questions. “What future do we want to help build?” “Where are we investing our time and resources? Do those investments reflect our beliefs and values?” …
… office this April, we talked about power. The investor focuses her investments on companiesthat bring ownership and decision-making power to low-income communities in the US. We were … tribal clean energy financing The IRA creates space for new uses of philanthropy and impact investing in the project finance capital stack Charlotte Parker (MBA '23) Around a …
… Portland, there were a sea of prints in the room, worn by leaders and up-and-comers in the sustainable fashion space. The Sustainable Fashion Forum Conference 2023: Nuanced Layers was … campus. You may be wondering, what even is sustainable fashion? It’s a hard question, one that the conference tried to cover and one I reckon with every day. For me, a sustainable … storytelling can happen in the marketing? Something that stood out to me: “Your clothes are more well-traveled than you”. Made from petrochemicals sourced in the Atlantic to being …