… Senator Blumenthal started the evening with a powerful assertion that “our world is changing” as evidenced by recent climactic events seen here in Connecticut, … degrees Celsius attributed to human activity, but the weather fluctuations we experience in our daily lives are five to ten times larger. Dr. Unger worries that if we wait for the … some thoughts on his vision for the way forward on climate change. He urged the F&ES community and other audience members to help to organize and galvanize the “silent majority” …
… “ The Entrepreneurial Approach to Environmental Problem Solving. ” Little did I know, this course happened to be one of the few entrepreneurship courses offered at the school. It provided students with the freedom to brainstorm, develop, … and social entrepreneurship and I was determined to take advantage of all the resources the school has to offer. As it turned out, there were not many. The School of …
… of time in the car. Whether it was those family road trips around the American West or my hour-long highway commute to high school, I racked up some serious mileage and developed a … my love of cars with my environmental values and determination to improve the quality of our environment? These two forces, seemingly at odds with one another, came together in an … Whereas it still seems to be a novelty to spot a Nissan Leaf or a Chevy Volt (or, of course, a Tesla ) in the United States, EVs are just another regular feature of their …
… expands, and consumer behavior evolves, we grow much closer to meeting 100% of our mobility needs through domestically produced electricity. The BMW Technology Office also … an EV, as they more viscerally experienced their electricity use, thought more about the source of their “fuel,” and could easily see how much power they were using. This kind of … quite interconnected, as driving an EV seems to increase a consumer’s appetite for clean sources of electricity - whether from home solar or from the local utility. The potential …
… and performance in ranking the world’s top brands for sustainability. As a follow-up to our article, What is a Meaningful Brand? I sat down with Emma Hrustic, Interbrand’s Global … conversation with Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies faculty Brad Gentry and our conversation below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NrhC_xeOUY Q: How have reactions to the report among your clients and the companies ranked changed over the past three years since Interbrand …
… speaking as a guest lecturer in “Natural Capital: Risks and Opportunities in Global Resource Systems,” offered by the Yale School of Management. The class is taught within Yale’s … in the automobile market. The metal has edged its way into car manufacturing over the past four decades, through substitution with steel in heat exchangers, wheels, engines, and hoods. … all the fat out of its supply chain. There may be only a few days between the time we ship our materials to the time they’re actually formed into a car or component,” said Scheps. …
… I had a sentence stuck in my head for weeks: "you're not the hero, your audience is." It was just one of the nuggets of marketing wisdom that Free Range … of a sterling reputation. Many clients come to them saying "I can see the integrity in your portfolio" and are assured that Free Range's work is driven by purpose, not just dollar … brands Minna Brown I had a sentence stuck in my head for weeks: "you're not the hero, your audience is." It was just one of the nuggets of marketing wisdom that Free Range …
… Following up on our recent post from the New Metrics in Sustainable Business conference , Logan Yonavjak … perspective on recent studies of what goes into making a brand meaningful. Which brands in your life really hold meaning for you? Which ones have a positive impact on you, yourcommunity, and the natural world? According to recent research performed by Havas Media …
… sustainable future.” The work is already getting started. Already in progress - an online course, Natural Capital: Risks and Opportunities in Global Resource Systems, taught by CBEY co-director Brad Gentry. Coming up - targeted internships … sustainable future.” The work is already getting started. Already in progress - an online course, Natural Capital: Risks and Opportunities in Global Resource Systems, taught by CBEY …
… excited to be offering a number of opportunities this year for summer internships linked to our programs at the intersection of business and the environment. In 2014, we launched two … of Novel Behavioral Strategies in Promoting the Diffusion of Solar Energy” is examining community based marketing approaches for solar across a number of Connecticut towns in … excited to be offering a number of opportunities this year for summer internships linked to our programs at the intersection of business and the environment. In 2014, we launched two …