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)

Aviva – How to insure against the ultimate risk?
ArcherKP
Last modified on November 3, 2016 at 6:58 pm
Aviva, a leading insurer, are playing a vital role in addressing climate change as active investors but they could do more.
Great Wolf Resorts – Weathering Uncertainty to Build Robust Growth
Adam B
Last modified on November 3, 2016 at 7:10 pm
How increased weather variability from climate change affected the operating structure and strategy of Great Wolf Resorts
Tesla talks Climate change
Maniglass
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 5:38 pm
Speaking of sustainable development and climate change, who does not immediately think of Tesla? [1] Today, everybody knows this brand and yet it’s only a dozen years old. Its business idea relied on the superiority of electric motor over gasoline [...]
“The Sky is the Limit” In Addressing Impacts of Climate Change on Public Health Provision in Africa
sarah_yu
Last modified on November 3, 2016 at 8:49 pm
Can public health systems in infrastructure-starved and climate-affected developing countries "leapfrog" current stresses on their operational logistics? Rwanda is experimenting with drone delivery of blood to find out!
Will Sustainable Biofuel Power the Airplanes of the Future?
ASimon
Posted on November 2, 2016 at 3:30 pm
In the pursuit to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions, we developed efficient airplanes that use less fuel. Technology improved aerodynamics, enhanced engine performance and reduced planes’ weight. But we are still using the same fossil fuel we used since the [...]
Do political parties use climate change demagogically?
Gonzalo
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 4:57 pm
Climate change is a frequent topic in political debates, but what is the real objective of politicians when defining their energy policy? Is it to reduce global warming or just to maximize re-election probabilities? This article provides evidence of a [...]
The Garment Industry’s Resource Appetite and Levi Strauss’ Leadership
Shezaad
Last modified on November 7, 2016 at 7:30 pm
Levi Strauss is a pioneer in institutionalizing sustainability to insulate its supply chain from the impacts of climate change.
Delta Air Lines navigating headwinds on path to low-carbon future
RT
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 1:07 pm
Delta Air Lines faces operating decisions in response to growing industry adoption of a carbon-neutral future.
Chocolate Lovers, Beware. How Mars, Inc. is Fighting the Threat of a Major Meltdown
kamoy
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:15 pm
Due to unfavorable climate change trends, one of the world’s most cherished sweet-tooth-satisfiers may become a luxury item as soon as 2030.
GETTING MESSY BY GOING GREEN: THE UNINTENDED ECONOMIC BURDEN OF NET METERING POLICIES
Emma
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 11:09 pm
While the rise of residential solar has been a major win for clean energy advocates, net metering policies have put undue burden on low income households
Climate Change and Brazil’s Energy Matrix
abcd
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 1:18 pm
The Brazilian energy system is very dependent on the level of rain. Changing weather patterns that increase the occurrence of droughts or change the predictability of rain materially challenge the system.
Even Goldman Sachs Cares About Climate Change
Phil Piro
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 12:24 am
Climate change brings massive uncertainty that threatens global financial stability.
It’s Time to Whine about the Future of Wine
Nicole
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 5:26 pm
How should the wine industry in Napa Valley respond to climate change?
Boeing – Innovative aviation giant fighting climate change
Christin
Last modified on November 2, 2016 at 10:30 pm
The climate change is undeniable. Boeing as an industry leader in the aviation sector has to face and solve serious challenges. But how does Boeing deal with these challenges and which steps has Boeing taken to tackle the upcoming problems? [...]
Are Cows the New SUV?
Ameg
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 8:57 am
A landmark 2009 study by leading environmentalists proclaims that “The single largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions globally is livestock. It’s not automobiles, it’s not power plants, it’s livestock.”[1] What is the meat manufacturing industry doing to tackle this issue?
Seek Alternate Route: MBTA Experiencing Severe Delays Due to Weather
WorldTraveller
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 3:15 pm
Climate change promises to derail business as usual in Boston’s aging transit system.
Nike’s Sustainable Innovation
Priscilla Liu
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 1:07 am
Nike found innovative ways to minimize its environmental footprint and transform its manufacturing process.
El niño se convierte en hombre (The boy becomes a man)
HBS2018
Last modified on November 6, 2016 at 1:39 pm
El niño se convierte en hombre (The boy becomes a man) - A quick look at the increase in occurrences of “Super El Niños” and their impact on Anglo American Platinum
No, my name is not like the baseball equipment brand
MK
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:11 pm
What is the difference between these two pictures of Japan’s national treasure, Ichiro? You notice that the color of his bat has changed. His bat is now made of white ash instead of aodamo. Did Ichiro make this switch for technological [...]
The Crossroad faced by state-owned China Coal Corp
OliviaH
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 6:01 pm
I recalled when I was young, my dad used to buy and burn coals in our in-house stove to heat our apartment in the winter. And later in middle-school, as we moved into new apartment with central heating, I saw [...]
Snowboarding without Snow?
Shantanu Misra
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 3:51 pm
Climate change is posing a huge threat to winter sport industry in Europe
Oysters: Climate Change Served Raw
BHolden
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 8:02 pm
How our air quality might be killing our shuckable friends from the sea
Negative impact of climate change on EGAT used of renewable energy.
Pumchanut
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 5:46 pm
The impact of climate change on electricity company renewable energy choice.
Unilever: The Fight Back Against Climate Change
JC
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 4:23 pm
Unilever faces rising operating costs from climate change and works hard to fight back
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