… This is the third and final edition of the three-part webinar series, "Nature's Returns: Investing in Ecosystem Services", coordinated by the Center for Business and the Environment … investing in the services provided by nature — so called ecosystem services. The benefits that human populations gain from healthy and functioning ecosystems are vast, yet … the profession? What obstacles and opportunities does this field face? These questions and more (including those from the audience) will be addressed. 2212 Thriving Food Systems and …
… From the Pope’s Encyclical to the SDGs – join us as we discuss the major drivers that are compelling businesses to act on climate change and sustainability now. Just two … on climate change has brought a moral dimension to the conversation. The UN’s new global sustainable development agenda is giving businesses an architecture with they can shape their sustainability strategies. And, with COP 21 just two months away, companies are announcing cutting-edge climate change commitments, changing how the private …
… Microsoft was one of the first companies to set a voluntary internal carbon fee. The innovative carbon pricing model has … to accelerate global and local good. Since its inception, the model has helped reduce more than 9 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, purchased more than 14 million … climate goals, we believe this is an exciting and tangible learning opportunity. We hope that you will be able to join us and we encourage participants to contribute to this live …
… spaces. This discussion will bring together investors and researchers to discuss how impact-investing can help strengthen communities in the face of multiple intersecting threats. This … Blanding, Managing Director of Impact Investing at ConnCat 2828 Environmental Innovation Sustainable Finance and ESG Financing Livable Spaces: How can impact investing help ensure that communities are healthy, resilient, and enjoyable? … Financing Livable Spaces: How can …
… about nature in terms of jobs, income and health? A growing number of conservationists say that not only is the answer “yes”, but that quantifying the benefits of these so-called … will host a panel discussion on the state of ecosystem services, and how scientists, policymakers and corporate leaders might achieve such a system of global standards. Panelists … these worlds. Location Burke Auditorium, Kroon Hall Related Programs Nature’s Returns: Investing in Ecosystem Services … Can you talk about nature in terms of jobs, income and …
… A number of studies have illustrated that people are healthier in greener places. Contact with nature has been tied to reduced … will discuss Kaiser Permanente’s efforts to improve community health outcomes by investing in access to nature . Dr. Stephen Van Den Eeden (Division of Research, Kaiser … events. 2697 2699 2698 Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Equity and Justice More Nature, Better Health: Urban Forestry’s Reduction of Health Care Expenditures … More …
… just starting your career; planning a big switch to pursue newly-formed life goals; or a more straightforward progression through your existing organization. This workshop will be … the Carbon War Room, led Virgin Mobile South Africa as CEO, and more. He will provide tools that he has shared with hundreds of Yale students and seasoned executives to help you assess … pitch, more tightly connected to your purpose; and (the start of) a ‘hunt’ dashboard that will be unique to you. You’ll also have collected best-practice tips on how to convert …
… As part of our Community Lunches, we will be holding “research spotlights” that CBEYond barriers and discuss critical topics at the intersection of … candidate at the Yale Center for Industrial Ecology) to discuss: “Does the public believe companies can do well while doing good?" Some background reading: … https://hbr.org/2017/11/people-think-companies-cant-do-good-and-make-money-can-companies-prove-them-wrong The presentation will be 10-15 minutes, followed …
… Dave Chen of Equilibrium Capital will discuss sustainability as the new investing standard, sponsored by the SOM Responsible Investing Club, FES Conservation Finance Club, and the Yale Center for Business and the … and future of responsible investing. Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Sustainable Finance and ESG "Sustainability: The New Investing Standard" with Dave Chen of …
… Impact Investment Banking at Barclays; Emily Fry and Jed Lynch for a talk about broad sustainable finance trends and some specific deals that we are seeing in the market. … file-default","data-delta":"1"}}]] Lunch will be served. Please register so that we may provide enough food and seating. This event is co-hosted with the Yale Center …