Climate Change Challenge

November 04, 2016

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Choose a company or non-profit organization whose operating model is likely to be significantly affected by climate change’s physical manifestations and/or related regulation, including threats and opportunities associated with mitigation and/or adaptation. Describe how the organization is likely to be affected, the steps the organization is taking to address those effects, and describe and justify what additional steps you think the organization should consider implementing.

Note: The post for this assignment should be 600–800 words, and must conclude with a word count such as “(778 words).” Posts should not exceed 800 words.

Submitted (927)

Can the German auto industry catch up with Tesla?
Sabine
Last modified on November 1, 2016 at 10:04 pm
The leading innovator on traditional car engine technologies, Germany’s automobile industry has missed the start of the climate change induced race for electric cars. Can and should it catch up?
Changing the World One Building at a Time
Anca Haraga
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 8:02 am
How can a real estate developer change an industry threatened by unpredictable weather, volatile fuel prices, warmer temperatures?
Closest to the Sky – How China Airlines Faces the Climate Change
Dawang
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 5:53 pm
China Airlines, as the leading airline in Taiwan, has improved operational efficiency and embraced new technologies to reduce its negative impact on the climate change.
Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction – Shifting Away From Thermal Power Generation?
KS
Last modified on November 18, 2016 at 6:12 pm
Electricity production is the largest single source of global climate-warming gases: all phases of the project—construction, operation, fuel supply and decommissioning—combined account for 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions in 2014. In the face of climate change and thus subsequent [...]
Unexpected Partnerships: Climate Change, Healthcare, and Partners Healthcare Hospitals
SSE29
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:58 pm
On October 23, 2016, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a national leader and #1 Hospital ranked by U.S. News & World Report,[1] was recently profiled in the Boston Globe for its plan to explore building a new ‘green’ pediatric hospital– structural [...]
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority – Climate Change, Coral Bleaching, and The End of Biodiversity
Javier Fernandez
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 3:32 am
Is it too late to stop coral bleaching in Australia's Great Barrier Reef? Can the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority act now to ensure the long term survival of the reef?
Life Healthcare: Managing the cause and effect of climate change
Crystal
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 2:29 am
Life Healthcare is in the right direction when it comes to managing its own impact on climate change; but should the company be thinking about managing the health risks posed by rising temperatures as well?
Reactive Measures to Declining Snowpack
xyz
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 3:28 pm
A short evaluation of climate change's impact on The Aspen Skiing Company.
Changing Climate’s Challenges to TATA Tea
AVP
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 1:11 am
TATA Tea: Climate Change Challenges India's beverage giant
From Cocoa Beans to Coffee Berries: How Nestlé is Preparing for Climate Change
David Chan
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:16 pm
“Good Food, Good Life” is Nestlé’s promise to its customers, yet that promise may soon be challenged by the adverse impacts of climate change on this Swiss conglomerate’s suppliers.
A Case for Solar-Powered Irrigation in Africa
Nichols
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 12:41 am
Can solar change the farming landscape in Africa?
Toyota: The XXI Century Race to the Moon
Felipe Gomez-Herrera
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 7:27 pm
Toyota has set itself ambitions sustainability goals to address the challenges of climate change. It has done so in a manner that advances its business goals by increasing demand for its vehicles and reduces the costs of production.
bio-bean: can cappuccinos challenge fossil fuels?
Lizzie G
Last modified on November 3, 2016 at 6:45 pm
This post explores the potential challenges facing bio-bean, a UK-based startup looking to exploit the opportunity climate change presents for alternative energy companies to prosper.
The National Flood Insurance Program: Do the Math
03v50vwe
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 9:00 pm
The US National Flood Insurance Program is not yet adaptable to climate change, leaving millions of Americans at risk.
Climate Change and the Tea Industry
RM
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:22 am
Can this multinational tea producer weather the storm climate change brings with it?
Big Data Could Mean Big Problems
jessica
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 1:18 pm
Data centers consume 2% of the US's total energy use. As demand for centralized data storage increases, what can cloud providers like Amazon do to cut their energy use and costs?
Only The Resourceful Will Survive
Mark Rosa
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:58 pm
Have faith in us: with a little support, some of the biggest climate change solutions will come from those who have the least.
Two sustainably sourced all-beef patties, special sauce, a bit of lettuce, cheese, pickles, no onions on a sesame seed bun (the bun is $3 extra)
Casey Botts
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 5:39 pm
Consumer tastes are shifting and so is our climate. Can McDonald's find a way to stay relevant?
Nestle Waters – Is the healthy hydration company promoting a healthy environment?
ziggy
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 6:18 pm
The negative effects that bottled water has on the environment and what one company is trying to do about it.
AVIVA: AN INSURANCE COMPANY’S RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE
Sina H
Last modified on November 6, 2016 at 6:35 pm
IN ASSESSING AVIVA'S RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE, I WAS SURPRISED TO LEARN THAT THE COMPANY'S (AND THE OVERALL INDUSTRY'S) RESPONSE HAS BEEN TO CONDUCT BUSINESS-AS-USUAL. MY POST ADDRESSES SOME OF THE WAYS AVIVA CAN ADDRESS INSURANCE PROFITABLY WHILE REMAINING A [...]
Aramco: Oil Giant Feels the Heat
Ahmad AlGhamdi
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 4:45 pm
Can the world's largest oil company adapt to a world that has lost its love for hydrocarbons?
AIG – In the Wake of Climate Change
GL
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 5:54 pm
AIG's property casualty insurance arm has been significantly impacted by climate change in recent years. This article will talk about how they are impacted and what are the steps they take to mitigate the risk.
Chocolate Lovers, Beware. How Mars, Inc. is Fighting the Threat of a Major Meltdown
kamoy
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:15 pm
Due to unfavorable climate change trends, one of the world’s most cherished sweet-tooth-satisfiers may become a luxury item as soon as 2030.
Is French most cherished tradition at threat because of Climate Change?
Vika
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 7:38 pm
French winemaker pushed to innovate to fight the global warming impact on the quality of their wines.
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