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)

Food security under climate change. GO FISH?
ACastellanos
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:38 pm
Among our best answers -yet- to address climate change in the food industry is managing marine ecosystems by restricting, if not closing, the high seas for fishing. .. wait, what?
Ferrero’s ingredients to climate change success
Daniel
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 2:09 am
Opening a jar of controversy Nutella has long been known as a decadent delight enjoyed around the world. However, the Italian delicacy is inspiring guilt in consumers not only for its effect on the waistline, but its environmental impact. In [...]
From Chocolate Ice Cream to Deforestation in Borneo
Van Tran
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 4:36 pm
How consumption of daily products destroys forest in Southeast Asia
Your Garden View Just Became an Ocean View: Marriott and Climate Change
MikeMorgan
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 4:38 am
Excuse my tactless levity, but some hotels’ longevity, will quickly turn to brevity, as oceans creep up steadily.
It All Started with a Search Engine
Anton
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:59 pm
How Google became Alphabet and pioneered for-profit conscious capitalism and innovation.
Reducing Carbon Emissions: Ford’ing Ahead
Eric Goldberg
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 3:29 pm
Responsible for 31% of CO2 emissions in the United States, the transportation industry has a strong impact on global climate change. In recent years, Ford Motor Company has made key investments in new technology to help reduce its carbon footprint.
UNILEVER: The Small Steps Necessary to Decrease a Large Footprint
Erica Federman
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 4:33 pm
How one of the world’s most respected consumer goods companies strives to answer the question: Is Sustainable Attainable?
Will United Insurance Holdings Corp. be Sunk by Climate Change?
kc2018
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 3:37 pm
Climate change is one of the top risks facing the insurance industry. With its focus on the coastal regions of the United States, this is especially true for property and casualty insurance holding company, United Insurance Holdings Corp. With the [...]
From Overfishing to Overheated: The New Threat to New England Fisheries
Margaret
Posted on October 31, 2016 at 4:25 pm
The US fishery industry has built up federal regulations to guard against overfishing. Can such agencies adapt management practices to the new and greater threat of climate change?
Changing Climate’s Challenges to TATA Tea
AVP
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 1:11 am
TATA Tea: Climate Change Challenges India's beverage giant
Tahoe Skiing Faces Extinction
CMH
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 3:13 am
Squaw Valley, once a mecca for winter sports fans, faces serious risks if actions aren't taken immediately.
Two sustainably sourced all-beef patties, special sauce, a bit of lettuce, cheese, pickles, no onions on a sesame seed bun (the bun is $3 extra)
Casey Botts
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 5:39 pm
Consumer tastes are shifting and so is our climate. Can McDonald's find a way to stay relevant?
Online Shopping, Sustainable Shipping
Brittany Yoon
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 5:19 pm
Online shopping cuts shoppers' carbon footprint by half. Are delivery service providers like USPS seizing this opportunity to become sustainable?
From EDLP to EDLT
cmaug
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 1:22 pm
Climate Change at Walmart
While We Wait on Human Psychology, Let’s Find Another Way
RobD
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:21 pm
ADA Carbon Solutions is one company innovating and profiting on alternatives to limit our environmental destruction while we search for solutions to large-scale change.
Coca-Cola: Sugar water and climate change
Amous Non
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 7:02 pm
Coke's legendary supply chain under threat
In Kenya, roses are red but the flower industry is blue over climate change
Brittany
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:23 pm
Facing increasing pressure from domestic actors and its Dutch distributors, the Kenya Flower Council must adapt quickly to climate change-related challenges to maintain market share in Europe.
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 [...]
How COFCO shoulders climate change challenge in China agriculture industry
Call Me By Your Name
Posted on November 1, 2016 at 11:19 pm
What's the climate change impact on China agriculture, and specifically on COFCO. How does COFCO react to the climate change, and my opinion on additional steps.
Going Out-of-Pocket for Climate Change
S
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:01 pm
How does a health system begin to prepare for the health effects of climate change on its patient population?
Can Volvo Out-Innovate the Competition Again?
JND
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 1:33 am
With a clean sheet and $11 billion, can Volvo innovate again?
Changing the World One Building at a Time
Anca Haraga
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 8:02 am
How can a real estate developer change an industry threatened by unpredictable weather, volatile fuel prices, warmer temperatures?
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.
Climate Change and PM 2.5
TW
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:59 pm
China is the largest CO2 emission country in the past to fuel fast economy growth. The consequence of environment damage has emerged recent years with increasing level of PM 2.5, causing serious health issues to residents in Beijing.
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