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)

Morgan Stanley’s Attempt to Capitalize on Climate Change
HBS123
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 1:19 pm
Capital providers such as Morgan Stanley are uniquely positioned at the intersection of organizations most impacted by climate change and organizations aspiring to change current climate change trends
Blue Diamond: Growing California’s Almond Industry with Less Water
SPage
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:53 pm
Can California take control of it's thirsty cash crop?
Exxon Mobil and the Future of Climate Change
Sam Hayes
Last modified on November 3, 2016 at 5:02 pm
As the largest oil company in the United States, ExxonMobil will be looked to as a model for how to adapt in the oil and gas sector to sustain profitability in the face of climate change. The company must confront [...]
The Renault-Nissan Alliance: How the global leader in electric vehicles is combating climate change
ashkad
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 4:54 pm
Environmental regulations and standards on the auto industry range from areas such as CO2 and exhaust emissions to fuel efficiency and water usage. Because these regulations are becoming stricter every year and consumer demand for more environmentally friendly vehicles is [...]
MOL – Voyage to sustainable future?
Taka
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 12:02 am
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), the world’s 3rd largest shipping company, is facing unique challenges and opportunities on climate change. How should MOL set a right course to sail the world with such challenges and opportunities?
Slippery slope: Climate change is melting away skiing business – how Whistler Blackcomb innovates to stay ahead of the slush
MR
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 4:31 pm
Blackcomb Whistler illustrates what adaptation strategies ski area operators can employ to react to recent climate change developments
Sink or Swim: Saving Florida’s $89.1 Billion Tourism Industry [1]
HBS2018
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 8:57 am
Can Florida rise to the occasion before the sea-levels do?
Floods, Ebola, Zika and More: How Partners is Climate-Proofing Healthcare­
Sarah Schewe
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 4:34 pm
A warming planet used to be epitomized by shrinking polar ice caps on which sad polar bears were adrift. Today, the effects are becoming much more tangible. According to The Lancet, Britain’s leading medical journal, climate change is “the biggest [...]
Can Procter & Gamble really improve people’s lives?
SSSSS
Last modified on November 6, 2016 at 7:15 pm
The largest consumer packaged goods company in the world has aggressive goals to reduce climate change.
Cruising Toward a Cleaner Future
T.S
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:26 pm
Amidst a booming tourism industry, can massive cruise ships achieve sustainability?
The Bitter Truth for Beer
HU
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 4:20 pm
How much are you willing to pay for a cold draft after a long day’s work? Record high global temperatures and shortages of key ingredients have created an uncertain future for the world’s most consumed alcoholic beverage – rising prices [...]
Chardust Ltd: Will Briquettes be the Next Alternative Energy Solution in East Africa?
JAH
Posted on November 1, 2016 at 7:05 pm
How should a Kenyan company scale its production of a low-cost fuel made from waste materials?
Blue Apron: Delivering an efficient tomorrow
AakashM
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:26 pm
Blue Apron is building a business model on efficient supply chains to achieve a reduction in food waste, an increase in the use of local ingredients and a promotion of better eating habits.
Why does Syngenta promote synthetic products that increase air pollution?
e-TOM
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 5:54 pm
Population growth, climate changes and limited natural resources have challenged agricultural production to grow and become more efficient. Despite Syngenta’s efforts in developing integrated solutions to increase productivity, little attention has been given to synthetic fertilizers and herbicides. These chemicals [...]
Submerged Subways: How Will the MTA Adapt to Rising Seas?
JFW
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 1:55 am
Using Hurricane Sandy as an analog for sea level rise caused by climate change, we explore the challenges facing the MTA.
A longer-term view on saving lives
sko
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 6:00 pm
Climate change is a public health crisis, and unfortunately the health care sector in the United States is actually disproportionately contributing to the damage. Hospitals are estimated to contribute 8% of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States.1 Getting more [...]
Chocolate Challenged at the Origin
Zach Gordon
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 3:45 pm
Climate change is turning up the heat throughout the chocolate supply chain. Improving yields and farmer economic health is crucial to ensuring a sustainable, long-term supply of the world's favorite candy.
Learning from Disaster: NYC After Hurricane Sandy
PH
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 8:14 am
What can Hurricane Sandy teach us about sustainability and resiliency?
An unexpected renewable energy revolution in the Mediterranean Basin
Y.Z.
Last modified on November 3, 2016 at 11:03 pm
How a once struggling utility moved the country from playing catch up, to paving the way.
Nike Tackles Climate Change
Naomi
Last modified on November 3, 2016 at 7:29 pm
Nike is leading the pack in addressing climate change by setting a new standard for sustainability in the apparel sector.
Best Laid Plans: When an Intended Call to Action Yields Complacency
LT
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 3:23 pm
Napa Valley Vinters intented to incite action to mitigate the effects of global warming on the Napa Valley wine industry through a new research panel, but instead yielded complacency.
The Big Blue Goes Green
Gregorio
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 2:34 am
Schlumberger addresses environmental challenges in highly regulated international markets.
Environmental Keg Stand
BCA
Posted on November 2, 2016 at 12:05 am
How global climate change is effecting the beer you drink, and how Anheuser Busch is responding by using sustainability to improve itself, suppliers, and retailers.
Hershey’s and the Extra Bitter Future of Chocolate
JS
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 10:23 pm
Everyone loves Hershey’s Chocolate with a marshmallow and graham cracker over a campfire, but by 2050, due to global warming, we might see drastic shortages in their main ingredient, Cocoa! Without long term sustainable and innovative actions by the company, [...]
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