… 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 … amount of waste , with an estimated 92 million tonnes of textile waste produced each year. For the average US consumer, this is ~82 pounds of clothing every year, disposed annually . … greenhouse gas emissions. Circular design : Initiatives that aim to design clothing for longevity and reuse, using materials that can be easily recycled or repurposed, and …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) is delighted to announce the winner of … student business venture that advances environmental sustainability. As part of Startup Yale , the Sustainable Venture Prize was held on Friday, March 31st, 2023 and the four teams … The 2023 Winner … Apr 18, 2023 Sustainable Venture Prize: The 2023 Winner The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) is delighted to announce the winner of the 2023 …
… We’re only days away from StartUp Yale , Yale’s biggest entrepreneurship awards packed with pitches, prizes, and … 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 …
… 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). … people and start executing. Jennifer McFadden , who leads the entrepreneurship program at Yale School of Management and interacts closely with dozens of startups every year, … it is incredibly helpful for three major reasons: You hold each other accountable and prevent inertia You provide moral support to each other through all the challenges You have …
… I first had the idea for a plant-based leather start-up over 2 years ago but I didn’t have the confidence to … (post-40s) after having built an established career. However, when I came to grad school at Yale I decided to start executing on my dormant idea, and I realize now the numerous … somebody said to me, “The best case scenario is you leave with a successful start-up and a degree, and the worst case is you leave with just a degree and a great story to tell”, and …
… -by Aprajita Singh (MEM '22) Dr. Staff Sheehan recently spoke to Yale students participating in the Climate Innovator Intensive, a joint initiative between … 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 …
… you’re already leading your initiative, team, start-up or organization and are looking for the tools to take your vision to the next stage? Or are you a long-time leader seeking a new direction for the next chapter? For over 20 years, Peter Boyd has advised, worked on, and led dynamic … progress (‘the four P’s’), at the individual, team, and system level. “Ever since joining Yale, I’ve been excited to provide an integrated suite of the best leadership tools …
… Applications are officially open for the Financing and Deploying Clean Energy (FDCE) certificate program! Are you a clean … action? If you've answered "yes" to the above, you should seriously consider applying for the FDCE certificate. Participants in this program recognize the massive economic … and ecosystems. To help address the urgent need for a just and thriving world, the Yale Center for Business and the Environment offers a 10-month admissions-based online …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) is delighted to announce the winners of the 2022 Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures. CBEY supports students in building sustainable businesses that are … to provide additional funding to support these three ventures. BOXI Lem-marie Chizungu (Yale School of Management) and Ivy Ocheing seek to create BOXI kit, a portable, customizable …
… Program (PSiCE) offers summer research and internship opportunities to students at Yale who are committed to advancing and pursuing a career in the clean energy field. This … initial cohort to learn about their inspiration, goals, and experience through the program. For YSE Class of 22’ Graduate, Elwin Lim, one way to educate and spread clean energy ideas … through various positions in Singapore where he grew up and completed his undergraduate degree. During that time, he saw the challenges facing the energy sector in the small island …