… inaugural Energy in Emerging Markets case competition, two teams of FES students came away with wins at the DOE Better Buildings Case Competition in Washington, D.C. While most students were enjoying exotic spring break vacations, the two teams went head to head with other schools on the subjects of energy use in public buildings and utility solar … inaugural Energy in Emerging Markets case competition, two teams of FES students came away with wins at the DOE Better Buildings Case Competition in Washington, D.C. While most …
… Council for Sustainable Development have aligned to directly connect business leaders with future sustainability leaders of tomorrow. In addition to the natural synergies between … more about Bakker's vision for sustainable business development in his Yale Insights conversation. You can also view "The Path to Resilient Prosperity," a discussion between … Sukhdev, and keep an eye out for updates on upcoming partnership initiatives! Related Events Pope, Paris and the SDGs: What’s driving business to act on climate change now? Wed, …
… For students interested to gain international experience, we have developed a partnership with WWF for students to work with WWF’s Asia Pacific Growth Strategy team on corporate engagement programs to advance … linked to leading-edge research programs: Supporting a three-year, Department of Energy-funded research project on the Diffusion of Solar Technology , interns will join a team of …
… experts, the teams pitched their ideas for new sustainable ventures, hoping to walk away with 2014's $25,000 Sabin Sustainability Venture Prize. After careful deliberation, the … team is developing a portable device designed to radically improve our ability to test for environmental contaminants in water and blood. Right now, it takes multiple days for water … way of life. Photo from NIH-NIAID Related Programs Sustainable Venture Prize Related Events Innovations in Water Technology Thu, October 9th, 2014, 12:15 PM EDT — Thu, October …
… degree, I have two chances to try something new. Last summer I worked at the non-profit EnvironmentalDefenseFund on a project increasing corporate water efficiency . In the … their MBA finance skills to work at firms dedicated to investors seeking financial returns with lasting social and environmental impact. Meaghan McGrath and Heather West will focus on … a B.A. from Williams College in Political Economy and Environmental Studies. Related Events Joint Degree Summer Internship Presentations! Thu, October 12th, 2017, 7:45 AM EDT — …
… will address the successes, disappointments, and lessons learned from decades of experience with precisely this challenge. Conference discussions will range from the top-level keynote … on climate change. In every case, panelists will offer insights for embedding social and environmental sustainability into the daily operations of an organization—be it a Fortune … Forestry and Environmental Studies, will discuss transformative innovation after a session with Professor Karen Seto on sustainability and urbanization, also of F&ES and a lead author …
… and rebirth through recovery. It is the spiritual juncture in the life of materials. With each decision in favor of recycling, energy is saved; a virgin material is spared; and … the world of recycling, I have difficulty associating the act of dropping a bottle in a bin with such grand impacts. No doubt, others face the same challenge. This point in the … goal of Zero Waste. Ben Morelli is a Master’s student at The Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. He is a student of sustainable material use, focusing on material …
… West went from writing final papers to participating in real world sustainability planning with Nespresso. CBEY is proud to announce that, as runners-up in the Nespresso MBA … to leading thinkers at Nespresso headquarters in Lausanne in June. Donning aprons with CBEY Program Director Stuart DeCew (left), the team also got to get a close look at how … include: Filling a new capsule with shade grown coffee and marketing its social and environmental benefits Implementing an on-farm polyculture biomass strategy with built-in …
… use and CO2 emissions, consuming and emitting around three-quarters of global totals. Within the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), cities nonetheless … source of unprecedented opportunity for business and industry to implement positive change. With a growing population and a global shift toward urban centers, it is estimated that we … joint-degree student (‘16) at Yale School of Management and Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. Her academic and professional interests focus on coastal adaptation …
… center. Yet, whether the changes the companies had made so far were big or small, the conversations at the conference did prove that corporate America is at the beginning of a … towards redefining their brands and the way that customers derive value from their products with health and sustainability in mind. Some companies were just further along than others. … each other to step up to the challenge. Header photo from gfpeck/flickr Related Events The Big Pivot: Doing Business in a Hotter, Scarcer, More Open World Tue, November …