… 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 …
… 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 …
… market subsegment that co-locates solar energy production and agricultural operations. Combining these practices into one space creates an efficient and sustainable land-use system that benefits farmers, solar developers, rural communities, and the earth itself. This emerging form of renewable energy blends complementary land uses and eliminates the false “food or energy” dichotomy that has …
… than ever before. These trends are especially pronounced for children of color and low-income urban youth, who face multiple barriers to accessing nature and gaining treatment for mental health concerns. The land conservation community has a unique opportunity to help reverse these trends. Time spent in nature has … parents. Conserved lands, both publicly and privately held, can provide a supportive, welcoming, and safe space for children and adolescents to engage with nature and experience the …
… cooperative goal, in which environmentalists, regulators, and farmers can all find common ground. Across the country, community groups are calling for the creation of soil health programs in their states. In … Policy guidebook provides practical advice for anyone who is interested in developing community-driven, state-level soil health policy or programs. Readers will learn how to …
… Pepsi has a new challenge. In 2007, PepsiCo became the first consumer company to use the Carbon Reduction Label (CRL) on packets of its Walkers Crisps potato … chips in the United Kingdom. Developed by the U.K.-based Carbon Trust, the CRL is meant to communicate to consumers not only the individual product's carbon footprint but also the company's overall pledge to reduce that footprint over a period of time. While not solely …
… interactive, fast-paced sessions designed to generate new and innovative solutions to complex challenges. They are used by some of the world’s most celebrated design and innovation consultancies and are a popular component of the Yale School of Management core curriculum. About PLUVR Pluvr is a vertically integrated organic waste management company with two distinct lines of business: an organic waste hauling service organic …
… The Yale community is invited to join the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) for a … Holsinger. Austin is Founder and CEO of Great Lakes Proud , a sustainability branding company using stickers to promote conservation of the Great Lakes region. He will be discussing his experiences starting Great Lakes Proud and other sustainability focused companies. Between its 15% “give back” campaign and 1% For The Planet membership, Great …
… (MBA/MEM '24) - Etsy Jenna Starr (MBA '23) - CVS Health Chase Howell (MEM '23) - Indeed.com (via EDF Climate Corps Fellowship) Lunch will be served at the conclusion of the event … is produced in partnership with: Business & Environment Club at SOM Business & Environment LearningCommunity at YSE The Office of Careers and Professional Development at YSE The … is produced in partnership with: Business & Environment Club at SOM Business & Environment LearningCommunity at YSE The Office of Careers and Professional Development at YSE The …