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)

Could CEMEX, a leading sustainable cement manufacturer, leverage new technologies to reduce the CO2 emissions of cement?
OO
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:47 pm
The cement industry accounts for ~5% of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, which makes it one of the major global warming culprits! The improvement of manufacturing processes, introduction of zero cement structural concrete, and development of self-healing concrete could help [...]
Arrivederci Arabica: How will Starbucks respond to a future coffee crunch?
Mike Helou
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 12:04 am
To a coffee addict who consumes two-plus cups a day, a coffee shortage is a frightening prospect. Unfortunately, the coffee industry is extremely susceptible to changing weather patterns and rising temperatures caused by global climate change. According to recent studies, [...]
DIGging INN to Climate Change x Sustainable Food Systems
Catherine Lee
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 4:37 pm
The best defense is a good offense. Dig Inn is a veggie-obsessed fast casual restaurant chain, whose mission of supporting local food systems proactively tackles the risks brought about by climate change.
ITC: Leading India Inc.’s sustainability charge
D
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 5:44 pm
A brief look at how a diversified Indian conglomerate is managing the risks climate change poses to its agricultural supply chain
Climate Change and the fight against ISIS
DShultz
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:57 pm
Climate change introduces risks to geopolitical stability across the globe. What can we do to prevent militant organizations like ISIS from benefiting?
Can the coffee industry prevent the imminent coffee catastrophe?
RPARK
Last modified on November 6, 2016 at 11:39 pm
Known to be the largest coffee seller in the world, Starbucks is a company that is reacting to the climate change issue and taking steps in an attempt to alleviate and adapt its business model to the effects.
Starbucks: Jack and the sustainable bean-stock
sunds
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 4:26 pm
Global warming is putting real pressure on coffee production – so Starbucks, the largest coffee retailer, is taking steps to adapt and curb its contributions to climate change.
Dollar Menu in Danger
The Bouncer at Club TOM
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:56 pm
McDonald's has been implementing sustainability measures to prevent global climate change but this company also needs to focus specifically on the serious ramifications climate change will have on its own supply chain
UPS: United Problem Solvers or United Petroleum Supporters?
CPC
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 6:01 pm
Does UPS’ current model of business inherently conflict with its sustainability goals?
Go Green – New Mantra for Tata Steel
Pooja
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 4:33 pm
Tata Steel takes steps toward sustainable future.
Is the Peruvian Anchovy Industry doomed due to increasing sea surface temperatures?
Daniela
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 5:41 pm
Peru has been blessed with a large anchovy population along its coast, but the industry is facing challenges due to more frequent El Niño events. If Pesquera Exalmar, the 3rd largest fishmeal producer in Peru, wants to continue to thrive [...]
Nome’s New Race
Luke
Last modified on November 6, 2016 at 9:04 pm
Nome’s New Race - A small frontier port town strives to control its destiny as global maritime traffic drives its way.
For Peet’s Sake: The Contents of This Planet are Extremely Hot
TB12
Last modified on November 3, 2016 at 10:15 pm
As global temperatures rise and rainfall patterns shift, the coffee industry and its growers are left scrambling for solutions to a supply crisis that has hit suppliers, retailers and consumers where it hurts most - in the pocketbook.
Banking on change
SophieK
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 5:55 pm
Bank of America takes the lead on sustainability – but is it enough?
The Only Constant is (Climate) Change: Adapting Education for a Warming Planet
Joanna
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 4:20 pm
How one of America's largest public school systems is grappling with global warming and stewarding the future of 700,000 young minds.
To Shop, or Not to Shop: Depends on the Weather
yz2236
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 5:41 pm
The impact of volatile weather patterns on Macy’s struggle to correctly forecast demand and manage inventory and promotions during the 2015 – 2016 holiday season.
The Death of the Ski Industry?
Tiana
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 5:59 pm
Analysis of the impact of climate change on the ski industry.
Califia Farms: Cracking the Drought in California
Dan
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 12:54 am
Having reinvented almond milk, Califia is one of the fastest growing beverage brands in the world. But is it helping run California dry?
Crystal Cruises LLC: Exploiting climate change or making the best of an unfortunate opportunity?
Sean
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 4:46 am
Climate Change has created innovative opportunities - but what if the opportunity is dependent on the negative effects of global warming?
Nestle – Ready for the next 150 Years in (Climate) changing times?
SD
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 3:36 pm
Nestle - Ready for the next 150 Years in (Climate) changing times?
That Sinking Feeling – How the Ministry of Tourism in The Maldives Addresses Climate Change
ahuynh
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:44 pm
With rising temperatures and sea levels, The Maldives finds itself sinking - both economically and literally.
Vail Ski Resorts
Pavithra
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 3:00 pm
Vail Ski Resorts (NYSE: MTN) – 792 words Background Vail Ski Resorts (“MTN”) is the largest publically traded operator of ski resorts in North America, generating $1.6bn of Net Revenue and $455mm of EBITDA in FY 2016 (1). The Company [...]
Tesla: A Two-Step Plan to Transportation Takeover
E3P0
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 5:26 pm
By expanding its fleet and manufacturing capacity, Tesla can take the transportation industry by storm
Samsung C&T Corporation : Reducing Environmental Impact
Jaydn Yoon
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 11:57 pm
How Samsung C&T is preparing for Climate Change by new business and technology
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