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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Monsanto will help lead the battle against climate change
jcbedi
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 1:11 pm
Monsanto is currently battling crop yield performance and the public's disdain for GMOs. Can Monsanto overcome the challenges it faces to become a leader for the agricultural industry in driving performance and reducing the overall carbon footprint.
Strong Headwinds for Oil?
snoop
Last modified on November 7, 2016 at 5:14 pm
The oil & gas industry is vital to our current economy. But what is the future of oil in the context of shifts to renewable energy?
Procter’s Environmental Gamble
Stephen
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 5:26 pm
P&G has made tremendous progress behind the scenes to introduce environmentally sustainable practices that reduce the effects of global warming – but if this progress isn’t commercialized and consumers aren’t aware, does it even matter?
Coca Cola in India
Sayan
Posted on November 2, 2016 at 11:16 pm
Coke's woes in India
Thinking Outside the Box
ijkijk
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:08 pm
Reducing the carbon footprint of cardboard packaging
If Only We Could Move to Mars: How One Candy Company May Be Saving Chocolate… And the Planet
KOGR
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 6:06 pm
Chocolate prices are rising... How is one company saving our most beloved treat AND combating climate change?
Putting a Cork in Climate Change
Gabby
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 3:39 pm
Given the environmental impact of rapid climate change, it is becoming imperative for companies in the wine industry to alter and align their business and operating models to remain competitive.
Coca-Cola: Global Sustainability, Local Controversy
Ldubs
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 5:24 pm
Coca-Cola: Global Sustainability, Local Controversy
Cow farts stink – especially for Fonterra.
JJCW
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 2:53 pm
Can you really control flatulence?
Could Insurance Companies be the Solution for Climate Change?
Cyou
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 2:09 am
Allstate and other insurance companies should take on a proactive approach towards reducing the rate of global warming that can ultimately result in a win-win situation.
Big Pharma’s Big Burden in the Climate Fight: Managing Supply Chain in the Midst of Uncertain Disease Proliferation
Jacqueline Zimoch
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:26 pm
Zika. Malaria. Dengue. West Nile. The common denominator? Vector-based transmission. Discussions on the manifestation and regulation of climate change typically center on reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and firm-level abatement costs. Rarely does the debate highlight the implication of rising [...]
Aspiration Energy: Decentralized Solar Thermal Systems for Industrial Process Heating
SustainabilityEnthusiast
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:48 pm
Aspiration Energy is an innovative company poised for success with growing demand for renewable energy in India
Future of Small Farms in Big Texas
Me
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 9:08 pm
Insights into how Wickman Farm plans to do battle with coming climate change
ExxonMobil: Solution to Pollution Dilution?
AtulK2018
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:56 pm
Can ExxonMobil adapt to Climate Change?
Fonterra and it’s role in reducing New Zealand’s dairy industry emissions
COG
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 12:10 am
Should the world's largest dairy exporter should be doing more to reduce on-farm greenhouse gas emissions?
Danish meat manufacturers are at risk of future supply disruption
Anton
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:59 pm
Livestock industry has been “forgotten sector” of climate change, but as soon as it attracts more attention serious issues for Danish manufacturers could emerge
Global warming in the Alps: a modern tale of Atlantis?
Roberto_Morfino
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 3:24 pm
How climate change is threatening the Swiss Alps, its people, economy and culture.
Royal Dutch Shell: Oil and Gas for Environmental Sustainability?
Lisa Sha
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 8:06 am
Is Shell going to adapt to environmental change or become obsolete?
The Mouse Versus Mother Nature
HBS2018
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 12:21 am
Disney and Climate Change? What does an entertainment company have to do with the environment?
Hospitality with a side of environmentalism: Shake Shack’s responsible sustainability practices
Heather Engel
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 6:03 pm
Examining Shake Shack's enlightened approach to restaurant sustainability and minimizing its global footprint.
Climate Change Brewing Trouble for Starbucks
LW
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 7:46 am
CONTEXT The issue of climate change has widespread effects on many businesses and industries, many of which impacts our daily lives. Take for example, a cup of coffee that we buy at Starbucks costs us two dollars and change, and [...]
Too Hot for Choc?
user_5807e2919b23b
Last modified on November 3, 2016 at 11:15 pm
With global warming constricting cocoa production, the future of chocolate is on a rocky road.
General Mills Takes on Climate Change
MPDHBS2018
Posted on November 1, 2016 at 9:47 pm
The consumer products sector is both a contributor to and victim of the adverse impact of the global increase in greenhouse gas emissions. General Mills, producer of beloved brands like Cheerios, Häagen-Dazs and Yoplait, is one of many packaged food [...]
Caffeine Headache: Starbucks Responds to a Growing Threat
Zach
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 1:20 am
The coffee king takes action in the face of serious long-term threats to its global supply chain.
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