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 Climate Change Opportunity for Deloitte Consulting
GB
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 4:00 pm
Deloitte Consulting has the opportunity to lead organizations in their approach to dealing with the ensuing impacts of climate change on their business.
Starbucks: the Arabica challenge
CC
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 9:44 pm
‘Farmers are seeing the effects of a changing climate, with severe hurricanes and more resistant bugs reducing crop yields. The company is now preparing for the possibility of a serious threat to global supplies.’ – Jim Hanna, Starbucks Sustainability Director, [...]
Mars’ Reponse to Chocolate’s Sticky Situation
Rachel
Last modified on November 3, 2016 at 11:05 pm
It’s hard to imagine Halloween without its essential ingredients- chocolate and candy. But climate change is a major threat to future generations of trick or treaters. Leading the charge to save chocolate is Mars Inc., the world's largest candy manufacturer.
Climate Change and the Tea Industry
RM
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:22 am
Can this multinational tea producer weather the storm climate change brings with it?
Coca-Cola – Refreshing the World?
G
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 10:48 pm
Coca-Cola's mission is to "refresh the world" with beverages but the world we live in is increasingly impacted by climate change. What actions has Coca-Cola taken to "refresh the world" environmentally and what more should it do?
Can Innovation Save the Oil Sands?
DT
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 12:49 pm
With new Canadian legislation on carbon emissions on the verge of being ratified, how can the Canadian Oil Sands respond?
Riding the Heat Wave – Will WhiteWave Survive?
Alpha
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 3:31 pm
WhiteWave Foods, one of the leading providers of almond and soy beverages, may face new challenges
“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.
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.
Keeping Coca-Cola Hydrated: How climate change can affect water availability for the company
AR
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:29 pm
With climate change, water scarcity poses serious challenges to Coca-Cola's business Model
More with less at Nike
Andrew Choi
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 4:47 pm
Nike has declared war on climate change, but to win they must focus more on materials innovation than in the past
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 [...]
Barry Callebaut: I’m in love with the cocoa
JSG
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 10:33 pm
Climate change is forcing "Big Chocolate" to go up the supply chain to secure a solution for its cocoa bean farmers.
Climate Change: Not Even Your Burrito is Safe
Alexandra
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 12:33 am
Chipotle takes steps to shield its business from the effects of climate change.
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
Climate Change and the Future of General Mills
Roanna
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 10:38 pm
Extreme weather events have a significant impact on grain yields, which General Mills depends on to manufacture snacks from Cheerios to Pillsbury cinnamon rolls.
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
Do Judge a Product by its Packaging
TOM217
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 4:44 pm
“PROTECTS WHAT’S GOOD”  This is the promise made by Tetra Pak to not only protect the quality of the foods and beverages that it packages but also, perhaps more importantly, the future of the planet on which it operates. [1] [...]
Is Coca Cola staying ahead of Climate Change?
Nikhil Dewan
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 3:59 pm
A short report summarising the impact of climate change on Coca Cola’s business and resulting sustainability initiatives undertaken by the firm.
China’s War on Pollution: Spotlight on Water
Pippa Lamb
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 4:08 pm
60% of China's groundwater is unfit for human consumption. How are companies responding to this?
Venice: Keeping The ‘Floating City’ Afloat—For Now
RR
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 4:49 pm
Venice is under siege from a fast-rising sea, and a slow-to-complete mitigant. Will a new approach to lagoon isolation help or hinder efforts to keep the city above water?
McDonald’s France, environmental urgency and operational excellence
BFM
Last modified on November 3, 2016 at 8:11 pm
Can McDonald's France deliver on their commitment to reduce their Greenhouses Gases emissions by 2020 without compromising their state-of-the-art logistical operations ? Could this effort to reduce their carbon footprint actually be an opportunity to run better operations ?
Vote with Your Wallet and Race to the Top
Kent Hoffman
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 4:37 pm
PepsiCo should build on current sustainability initiatives to nudge consumers to vote with their wallets. It's time to race to the top.
Cenosillicaphobia (Fear of an empty beer glass) is REAL!
SJain
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:29 pm
Life is tough, it would be tougher without beer! Save the planet!!
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