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)

Why is Volkswagen investing 1Bn in renewable energy?
Lama
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 6:04 pm
How climate change, related regulations and changes in consumer behaviors/demands are creating all sort of new risks on manufacturers such as Volkswagen
Impossible Foods: The Intricacies of Farts and Burps
user0112358
Last modified on November 5, 2016 at 4:41 pm
As disposable income increases, consumers increase their meat consumption, thereby driving up demand for meat. Founded in 2011 by Stanford biochemistry professor Patrick Brown, Impossible Foods Inc. researches and develops plant-based meat and dairy products. The company aims to provide [...]
Answering Climate Change with a Meaty Disruption
RT
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 3:12 pm
A San Francisco-based startup cooks up a juicy new solution to eliminate animal agriculture emissions.
WINE IS AT RISK! OR HOW A GLOBAL WINE COMPANY IS RESPONDING TO CLIMATE CHANGE AND WHAT ELSE NEEDS TO BE DONE
Greta
Posted on November 2, 2016 at 10:37 pm
Climate change puts the sustainability of the wine industry at risk. The article looks into a global wine company’s response to the challenge and provides further recommendations.
Is UberPool ridesharing solution a huge step towards sustainability?
Vladislav Baskakov
Last modified on November 8, 2016 at 1:39 am
“Even though this company grew out of a desire to solve a very common problem, you’ve put Uber in a position to help tackle some of the biggest challenges facing our cities in the years ahead.” – says Uber CEO [...]
Climate Change Delivers New Opportunities for Maersk Line
JM
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 4:00 pm
New shipping routes open as Arctic ice caps recede due to climate change.
Coffee industry in danger of extinction
Gustavo
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 9:11 pm
How climate change has been affecting and may soon cause the extinction of the coffee industry
Winning the Beer Game
Apek
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 3:34 pm
Water risk management creates interesting opportunities for the world’s largest beer manufacturer, as it anticipates the effects of climate change.
Concussions, Colin, and…Climate Change? – The Other “C’s” That Should be Keeping Roger Goodell Up at Night in 2016
Zack Jackson
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:15 pm
Supporting environmental initiatives and sustainability efforts is not just good PR for the NFL, but imperative to ensuring the long-term success of its core business model
American Airlines positioned to take lead post ICAO CORSIA
EDRM
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 5:59 pm
Shift in airline emissions regulations post Paris and ICAO advantageous to AA.
Nestle Waters – Is the healthy hydration company promoting a healthy environment?
ziggy
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 6:18 pm
The negative effects that bottled water has on the environment and what one company is trying to do about it.
Just Did It: How Nike Found the Idea of Sustainable Innovation.. and Ran With It.
JASP
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 5:58 pm
Nike's path to sustainability started from the most unusual of sources, labor activist complaints. Dive into how Nike was able to turnaround its brand and prove to everyone that sustainability can be a powerful tool for bottom-line improvement and making [...]
HSBC: Role of Banks in Sustainable Financing
Lena
Last modified on November 3, 2016 at 5:07 pm
Role of banks to adopt long-term sustainability initiatives in their core business activities. HSBC as an example of a leader in sustainable finance practices, but more still needs to be done by financial institutions in developing capabilities to price environmental [...]
Mortgages: Not the Only Thing “Underwater” in Miami Beach
Tara
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:36 pm
Over 15 million tourists[i] flock to Miami Beach annually to enjoy the City’s white sand beaches, art deco buildings, and vibrant nightlife. Miami is a unique cultural mecca, and its stunning beachfront locations have also made the city a hot [...]
ExxonMobil: Carbon Capture and the Fight to Stay Relevant
Anto
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 4:17 pm
Word Count: 739 ExxonMobil, the largest non-governmental energy company in the world, has been at the center of various climate change conversations. Founded a century and a half ago as Standard Oil Company, the energy giant has played key roles [...]
The Death of the Gas Station?
Garet
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 12:45 am
The story of BFS Companies is an example of how an entire industry was forced to pivot at the realization of Climate Change.
Travelers Insurance: If storms are getting worse, who pays first?
Robert
Last modified on November 3, 2016 at 6:47 pm
When the weather hits, it hits their wallet.
The Insurance Industry and Climate Change: How ACE Group Manages Climate Change Risks
DSM
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:53 pm
Insurance companies like ACE are increasingly affected by extreme weather related events due to climate change. How is ACE managing and mitigating these environmental risks?
Are you ready to live in the dark?
Bernardita
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 3:52 pm
Electrical power plants are trying to survive the unexpected change in water level due to climate change. Will they be able to adjust their operations before we are in the total darkness?
Underwater Underwriters
JZ
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 1:15 am
Catastrophic weather events, catalyzed by climate change, is putting at risk the very organizations designed to bear our risk.
HOW DIRTY IS YOUR DATA?
Viktoria
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 1:47 pm
Since the cloud makes our digital consumption invisible, we fail to recognize that all those hours spent on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Netflix, are destroying our environment.
Mystery of Uber’s Sharing Economy: Eco-friendly hero or a new form of hyper-consumption?
AyhanSebin
Last modified on November 20, 2016 at 10:36 pm
Success stories of Silicon Valley start-ups Airbnb and Uber have created a remarkable interest on the Sharing Economy. Environmental impacts of sharing economy remains controversial yet. “Sharing economy is framed in contradictory ways :ranging from a potential pathway to sustainability [...]
You Can’t Ski Without Snow
MH
Last modified on November 3, 2016 at 11:22 pm
Snow sports are feeling the heat
The US Navy: Are the Oceans Reaching a Boiling Point?
TOM
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:59 pm
The United States Navy must adapt to overcome several challenges presented by global climate change.
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