… the operating environment for business has increasingly moved away from encouraging companies to pursue social purposes in their business activities. “General incorporation … damages they cause to society and the environment. Despite these legal developments, some companies have managed to stand above the crowd. The outdoor clothing and gear company, Patagonia, is perhaps the foremost example. The company has repeatedly ignored …
… a new book that dives into the environmental impact of fashion and how the industry can become more sustainable. The first 30 attendees will receive a free copy of the book! Lunch … on earth into a force for good, on both a micro level—our own closets—and macro level, by learning where and how our clothes are made, and how to connect to a global and impassioned … on earth into a force for good, on both a micro level—our own closets—and macro level, by learning where and how our clothes are made, and how to connect to a global and impassioned …
… The Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge is a pitch competition, calling for graduate students to design a sustainable investment meant to achieve positive environmental or social impact as well as competitive financial returns. This year, the competition's finals will be held in Hong Kong on April 15, 2016, where there will be top …
… is the Co-Founder and President of Green Coast Enterprises (GCE), a sustainable real estate company focusing on community renewal projects in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. Mr. Bradshaw will be speaking about his experiences starting a “triple bottom line” company in the highly uncertain environment post-Katrina, while highlighting some of his …
… How should a nonprofit timber and forest company use its land in the 21st century? Join Yale GreenLight as we welcome Great Mountain Forest Corporation to campus to think about redesigning their mission … will participate?: A multidisciplinary team of students and faculty from around the Yale community. How can I participate?: Interested participants must: Be excited about attending …
… In 2014, the four largest palm oil trading companies signed an agreement to end deforestation, development of peat lands and … to have reversed. Leading figures in the government of Indonesia were calling upon the companies to withdraw their pledge. And the 2015 fire season was the worst in nearly two … had created social tensions as many rural inhabitants claimed that large plantation companies had violated traditional land rights. Indonesian land-use laws were ambiguous and …
… mile problem? She was specifically looking at this question in the realm of the two commuter rails operated by the MTA, Metro-North and Long Island Railroad. Harris started … and others. Harris' work involved coordinating e-waste and recycling policies across member companies and conducting research on e-waste to inform company strategies. Alli worked on coordinating data collection for sustainability …
… Throughout the world, Cummins Inc. meant diesels. The company designed, manufactured, distributed, and serviced diesel and natural gas engines, … construction, and power generation. In addition to the engines, it manufactured components, including filters, turbochargers, and aftertreatment, used with its own engines and with the systems of other manufacturers. The components and engines were all designed to increase power, improve efficiency, and reduce …
… owned Patagonia gear. Note: they are only able to recieve a limited amount of items, first come, first served! 11:00am - 2:00pm: Repair, Reuse, Repurpose Fair [Ingalls Rink] Come … Goodwill. Coordinated by Grad Housing. Sewing Repair - Extend the life of your clothes by learning how to hem pants, sew on a button, and fix a tear! Bring an item that needs fixing … Goodwill. Coordinated by Grad Housing. Sewing Repair - Extend the life of your clothes by learning how to hem pants, sew on a button, and fix a tear! Bring an item that needs fixing …
… fuels in gasoline, beginning with ethanol from sugarcane. This meant that the national oil company PEMEX had to find ways to implement this policy. Nevertheless, in spite of efforts … a new market for Mexico's struggling agricultural sector. Finally, PEMEX would soon face competition due to new energy reforms that promised to introduce private sector competition to PEMEX, including at the retail fuel station. The ability to add …