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)

Ethical Dilemma: To profit from drinking water or to let people die of thirst?
Dave
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 3:42 pm
Climate change will affect our drinking water supply. This presents a huge financial opportunity, but it comes with moral hazard.
Ford Goes Further to Curb Climate Change
JimmySigner
Last modified on November 3, 2016 at 11:41 pm
Ford's efforts to combat climate change amid new pressures from the private sector.
Can Opti Optimize Stormwater Management?
FD
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 1:21 am
OptiRTC is a technology company working to provide innovative solutions for stormwater management to mitigate the impact of increasing numbers of severe weather events.
Starbucks Coffee Nightmare: Will future mornings be deprived of our favorite drink?
Billy Clarke
Last modified on November 3, 2016 at 4:58 pm
The global warming is threatening coffee production, which is already in a large deficit compared to the constantly rising coffee consumption. As the largest coffee seller in the world, Starbucks is facing significant challenges, yet has already started fighting for [...]
Waste Management is Cleaning Up its Act
Beta
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:14 pm
Every year we continue to generate more and more waste that has ripple effects that go well beyond our local communities, increasing the global importance of innovation in the environmental services industry. Now, more than ever, we need to start [...]
How almond milk was supposed to save the world but might suck California dry
Bhargav
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:56 pm
I explore my relationship with almond milk through the lens of WhiteWave, a responsible producer who must consider even further steps to be truly responsible to the state of California.
Can you imagine living without power for a day? For a week?
SupplyChainGuru
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 12:24 am
The electricity sector needs to become more resilient in the face of climate change in order to sustain our modern society.
Climate Change and Brazil’s Energy Matrix
abcd
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 1:18 pm
The Brazilian energy system is very dependent on the level of rain. Changing weather patterns that increase the occurrence of droughts or change the predictability of rain materially challenge the system.
Do you like beer? Then save the climate!
Mike M
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 4:40 pm
“If you drink beer now, the issue of climate change is impacting you right now.” - Jenn Orgolini, New Belgium Brewing Sustainability Director
Coca-Cola: Quenching the Thirst of the Future Sustainably
AT
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 3:14 pm
As a global industry leader, Coca-Cola recognizes the far-reaching consequences of increasing greenhouse gas emissions and is committed to helping address key sustainability challenges.
Your daily jolt: Global coffee production can’t keep up with demand
KQ
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 9:14 pm
How Starbucks is planning and protecting against the impending effects of climate change on the coffee industry.
Increasing Sustainability in Cement Production and Construction Sector
Ryan An
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 6:01 pm
LafargeHolcim: Endeavor to Transform Cement Manufacturing Business and Promote Sustainability in Construction Sector
Are Coffee Beans in Hot Water? How Starbucks can mitigate the effects of a warming world
ELR1989
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:50 pm
Starbucks' pre-eminent position as purveyor of coffee makes it especially exposed to warming temperatures. How can it react to ensure it can continue to fuel our insatiable desire for caffeine?
Change the game
coach
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:48 pm
Sports can change the game
Will climate change spell disaster for FEMA?
ritaroo
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:46 pm
Climate change will inevitably bring more natural disasters to Americans, but will the government’s primary response team, FEMA, be able to keep up - or will it get swept away?
Unsustainable agricultural practices – Can Unilever bring a change?
NC
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 4:54 pm
With a mission to reduce the carbon footprint to half by 2020, Unilever is one of the largest users of agricultural raw materials such as palm oil and tea, materials where deforestation and habitat degradation have major issues. Is it [...]
“Waste”-ing our Planet Away
pmc3
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 12:51 pm
What happens to that Poland Spring bottle you just tossed in the trash? It’s not just piling up in a landfill – it’s causing global warming.
Allianz: Is the insurance industry insured against climate change?
kh_123
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 6:56 pm
What are the threats that climate change poses to Allianz and how is the insurance sector responding to the challenges and opportunities posed by global warming?
The Garment Industry’s Resource Appetite and Levi Strauss’ Leadership
Shezaad
Last modified on November 7, 2016 at 7:30 pm
Levi Strauss is a pioneer in institutionalizing sustainability to insulate its supply chain from the impacts of climate change.
A Melting World: Ben & Jerry’s in the Age of Climate Change
Alucido
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 6:09 pm
Ben & Jerry’s is actively speaking out to mitigate the impacts of climate change on its supply chain and our world. But are these impacts truly all detrimental to the company?
Is One Man’s Trash (Fish) Another Man’s Treasure?
mariaw
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 3:31 pm
Consumers typically drive demand for products, but can an alliance of fisherman flip this model on its head and create a market for sustainable fish?
Running to Discover Sustainable Solutions: How Nike is Fighting to Win the Climate Change Game
TOM User1
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 11:53 pm
How can a company shift from the brink of reputational ruin to the forefront of sustainability? This post presents Nike's climate change journey over the past two decades and explores where it must go next.
Preparing for Climate Extremes at PotashCorp
Fris Kerreira
Last modified on November 3, 2016 at 11:15 pm
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan, the world's largest supplier of a key fertilizer ingredient, faces increasing threats to its mining operations from extreme climate events. Is the company's strategy to protect its workers and facilities sufficient?
H&M: Making Fashion Sustainable and Sustainability Fashionable
Jenna
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 4:10 pm
Can H&M, one of the world's largest fast-fashion retailers, successfully make fast-fashion and ethics synonymous?
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