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.

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Vail Resorts Could Be Doing More
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Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 6:01 pm
Vail Resorts (“Vail” or “the Company”) is taking several steps to help mitigate the impact of climate change and operate in a sustainable manner, but as a leader in the snow sports industry, the Company should take a more active [...]
Our Problem Isn’t My Problem: Pushing the Costs of Carbon Mitigation onto Supply Chain Partners
Sir Lunchalot
Last modified on November 3, 2016 at 10:25 pm
As the world marches towards a low-carbon future, costs will inevitably be incurred throughout the supply chain. Companies who are prepared to leverage size and tough tactics can extract value by inequitably dispersing costs through their supply chain partners, even [...]
The environmental impact behind a cereal box: How General Mills is addressing climate change
D
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 5:59 pm
General Mills is the manufacturer of a wide portfolio of products, such as baking mixes, breakfast cereals, yogurt and ice-cream, and has very popular brands such as Cheerios, Yoplait and Haagen Dazs. During the last few years, General Mills has [...]
Blame the Auto Dealers: Why Electric Cars Aren’t Getting Traction
SLHarland
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 7:38 pm
A brief discussion of why auto dealers are motivated to restrict growth in sales of electric cars
Rain…Rain…Don’t go Away: The Ministry of Food and Agriculture’s Search for Water
Zach Addy
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 5:50 pm
Climate change is shifting rainfall patterns in West Africa and threatening Ghana's, predominantly rainfed, agriculture sector. How will Ghana's Ministry of Food and Agriculture respond to this inevitable phenomenon?
Hyatt: Environmental Sustainability in Hospitality Industry
Piriya Thepkanjana
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 5:48 pm
A glimpse of how Hyatt, a leading global hotel management company, incorporates its vision for environmental sustainability into its business practice
US Family Farms: Helping or Hurting?
KK
Last modified on November 3, 2016 at 10:48 pm
Climate change will have huge impacts on family farms - for both better and worse - in coming years
Generating change: A California utility copes with state regulation
Andrew Serpa
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 10:55 pm
Regulatory mandates in California create a massive shift toward renewable energy sources for PG&E, the state's second largest utility. As renewable energy technologies mature, new innovations may challenge its capital intensive model.
TOO HOT FOR YOUR TEA TO BREW?
Amy
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 12:46 am
How tea farmers challenge climate change
Is Chipotle facing a guacapocalypse?
WZ
Last modified on November 7, 2016 at 7:30 pm
Climate change jeopardizes the availability of avocados in the restaurant industry
The Panama Canal: The “Bottleneck” of Global Shipping?
DG
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 6:37 pm
The Impact of Climate Change on the Panama Canal and its Viability as a Global Shipping Route.
Reimagining The Grid
JPrice
Posted on November 6, 2016 at 12:07 pm
Exploring sustainable and economically efficient methods to expand power delivery and organization in an era where natural disasters and widespread climatic change tail events are no longer so rare
A Stitch in Time Saves Nine: H&M’s Journey to Becoming a Sustainable Brand
Piersten
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:28 pm
From the way that consumers shop, to the way that brands produce and distribute their apparel, the fashion industry has completely changed over the past decade. The digital age, along with the millennial consumers’ obsession with fast fashion, are both [...]
Stella McCartney: Making faux leather a luxury
The Optimist
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:57 pm
While the term luxury in itself and even less so the luxury industry might be connected to a sustainable image, Stella McCartney has succeeded in building a powerful eco-friendly luxury brand.
How can Axa manage the risks of climate change in the insurance industry?
Patrick
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 4:48 pm
The frequency and severity of natural catastrophes and extreme events have radically increased, causing important economic and human losses. What can insurance companies do?
Hospitality in an increasingly inhospitable world
stong
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 3:51 am
A look into what Starwood Hotels & Resorts has done in light of climate change.
How will the climate change the UN?
Sky
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 1:26 am
Faced with an increasing number of humanitarian crises caused by climate change, the UN will need to adapt in order to ensure it can adequately respond to such crises
Delta Airlines – The airline industry getting away with highway robbery
Austin
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 12:46 pm
Delta Airlines exists in a surprisingly little-regulated industry in the US. Are they doing enough to be environmentally conscious?
More Plastic Than Fish in the Sea? A Big Problem for Pack2Go
KatFranklin
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 11:08 pm
By 2050, there will be more plastic than fish in the world's oceans. To try to stop this, France has banned disposable plastic plates, cups, and utensils, putting the business of manufacturing companies represented by Pack2Go in danger.
Climate Change & Major League Baseball: A Strikeout?
AndyThomas
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 4:47 pm
And it's one, two, three strikes you're out at the old ball game.
Sustainability at H&M: Cleaning Up Its Act
Anonymous
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 8:58 pm
H&M attempts to reduce its dependence on unsustainable raw materials and clean up its act.
Koch Industries: Whose side are you on?
JW
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 6:57 pm
The Koch Brothers are some of the most controversial figures in the climate change debate. What about Koch Industries?
Whole Foods Not Wholly Prepared for Climate Change
Schmoe
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 3:51 pm
Whole Foods Market’s leading industry position has not fully translated to a leading role in preparing for and combating climate change.
Building a Wall: Irish Golf Resort Under Siege by Rising Atlantic Ocean
J2G18
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 5:33 pm
Located on the coast of Doonbeg, Ireland, the Trump International Golf Links & Hotel is threatened by the effects of rising sea levels due to climate change.
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