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)

The role of “sustainability” service providers: Is Veolia a good example?
Farhaneh
Last modified on November 5, 2016 at 4:33 pm
Role of the mediator “May you live in interesting times” goes a Chinese saying that is ironically used as a curse. Despite the disbelief of a significant number of people in global warming, the emergence of dedicated efforts by both [...]
It’s getting hot in here – how the air-conditioning industry can meet increasing consumer demand while addressing climate change
Jodie
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 5:57 pm
The air conditioning and refrigeration industries have long been contributors to climate change, but companies like Daiken Industries are developing new technologies that address environmental and energy issues.
Coca-Cola: Global Sustainability, Local Controversy
Ldubs
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 5:24 pm
Coca-Cola: Global Sustainability, Local Controversy
Under Water: The City of Miami Beach
spencer.christensen
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:59 pm
Miami Beach's ocean-side location--the source of much of its charm--is becoming one of its greatest challenges as global sea levels continue to rise. The world watches as Miami Beach wrestles with this ever-growing challenge.
A Latte on Their Mind: How Climate Change is Endangering Starbucks’s Business Model and What They Need to Do About It
sphilips
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 4:43 pm
Climate change is causing ripples throughout the global economy, but arguably no company has as much to lose as Starbucks, which relies on steady supplies of coffee and other agricultural commodities.
Preparing for Impact: Will Airlines Survive Climate Change?
MdelCastillo
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 8:15 pm
A South American Airline is slowly becoming an industry leader in sustainability
Big Data, Small Farms, and Microclimates: Exploring The Internet of Trees with Arable
NJG
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:57 pm
The business of weather prediction was pioneered sometime between Babylon's cloud-readers and the Oracles of Delphi. Today, Arable is helping farmers access crop science and forecast what matters without that expensive trip to the Temple of Apollo (though it is [...]
Coal. The Next Big Tobacco?
Alex Simon
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 4:12 am
The fossil-fuel industry hopes to avoid the legal mistakes made by Big Tobacco in the 1990s. Will that be enough to ensure their survival?
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
Delta – Combat Climate Change by Flying into the Future
Sairah
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 10:21 pm
Airline operations are at risk due to climate change and Delta will need to innovate to meet the challenge.
Will it be NextEra’s Era?
Theunexpectedblogger
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 3:41 pm
NextEra Energy is one of the largest renewable energy utilities in the U.S. – the largest when it comes to wind and solar. This post discusses opportunities and threats posed by climate change, and how management has dealt with these [...]
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?
Climate Change Is a Global Problem, so Why Are We Solving It Piecemeal?
DK
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 1:58 pm
Much attention is paid to the auto industry's impact on climate change and its efforts to reduce pollution, but that attention is too narrowly focused to bring about real solutions.
MoBike – A Sharing Economy That Go Green
Sarah_Yu
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 3:44 pm
With sharing-economy companies like UBER are debatably providing environmental values in reducing greenhouse gas emission, is the hot bike-sharing startup in China “growing” to make some difference?
Science Fiction Will Save the World
Jordan
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 5:34 pm
SciFi films allow us to grapple with the myriad futures that might await us. Legendary Pictures has a powerful (and profitable) card to play in the global climate change conversation.
Plant-Based Burgers – A Big Missed Steak?
Marcela
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:54 pm
Finding a credible alternative to America’s favorite meat sandwich: the burger.
Can Clif Bar sustain its reputation of sustainability in the face of climate change?
MB
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 4:18 pm
Although it was an early mover in the food industry's response to climate change, Clif Bar faces mounting pressure on its supply chain and must continue to lessen its impact on the environment.
Coca Cola in India
Sayan
Posted on November 2, 2016 at 11:16 pm
Coke's woes in India
Something Fishy is Going On
Regan
Last modified on November 3, 2016 at 11:36 pm
Climate change is destroying coral reefs around the world and thus is a threat to the scuba diving industry.
Camposol: Growing fresh produce or concern?
Nicole Eckfeldt
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 4:36 pm
How is Peru's leading agro-exporter achieving record sales while tackling the challenges of climate change?
Hello Tokyo: A Model Sustainable City
harajukugirl
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:47 pm
Tokyo: a model for sustainability!
Will Skipping the Hybrid Step Allow Nissan to Emerge as a Leader?
ACV
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 3:54 pm
Nissan Motors has been recognized for its climate efforts and innovation in zero emission vehicles. Will the company's efforts be enough to increase the penetration of electric vehicles around the world?
MAERSK – Feeling Slow-Steamed by Regulators
Ilan S.
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 1:05 am
The backbone of global trade, the shipping industry, is responsible for 3% of GHG emissions. Leading shipping companies like Maersk set an example by reducing their carbon footprint, but can they sustain these practices when marine pollution regulators fail to [...]
Huawei Technologies: at the Crossroad of Sustainability
Rexxar
Last modified on November 3, 2016 at 7:50 pm
How should the world's largest telecommunications equipment manufacturer and the third-largest producer of smartphones respond to the domestic government policies on sustainability and greenhouse gas emission peaking by 2030?
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