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)

In Love with the Cocoa – How Mars Inc. is Leading the Way in Addressing Climate Change
Matt Duarte
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:25 pm
Mars Inc. is committed to being part of the solution when it comes to cutting emissions and fighting climate change. How are they doing it?
A Stitch in Time Saves Nine: H&M’s Journey to Becoming a Sustainable Brand
Piersten
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:28 pm
From the way that consumers shop, to the way that brands produce and distribute their apparel, the fashion industry has completely changed over the past decade. The digital age, along with the millennial consumers’ obsession with fast fashion, are both [...]
What’s a Ski Resort without Snow?
Ron Swanson
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 2:58 pm
The largest ski resort in North America demonstrates how a others can adapt to the volatile impacts of climate change.
Can Avery Dennison Deliver the Full Sustainability Package?
Amira
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 5:59 pm
Will a leading packaging solutions provider catalyze a climate change Death Spiral, or sustainably change the industry landscape?
Where did my Bananas go?
Barbara Obregon
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 3:41 pm
What's the direct impact of global warming on bananas and agriculture in Latin America?
Chevron: From Fossil Fuels to a Low-Carbon Future
AHM
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 4:39 pm
As a primary contributor to climate change, Chevron and other oil and gas companies are under increasing pressure to adapt their business practices and significantly reduce their GHG emissions. Can Chevron do this in a way that makes sense for [...]
Paper for the Planet
Nelly-Ange
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 6:33 pm
WestRock is a paper and packaging company that, despite its reliance on the cutting down of trees, has undertaken multiple notable steps towards increased sustainability.
Let’s Go Fly a Kite – SkySails and Climate Change
Deviyani Misra-Godwin
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 4:53 pm
Sailing towards sustainability: how one company is using kites to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on the high seas
Boston Steps Up Fight Against Climate Change
WRE
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:51 pm
Boston thinks short and long term to prepare itself for a warmer future
Watery Times for Lend Lease
syu
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 6:54 pm
Positioning themselves as a leader in sustainability, Lend Lease is on target to build Australia’s first carbon neutral commercial building, but are they truly prepared for the changes to come?
Starbucks: Waking up to Climate Change
alex
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 4:37 pm
Starbucks is leading the field in its reaction to climate change by improving its coffee procurement processes.
Marine Harvest ASA – The $8 billion company you’ve never heard of
Rob Parson
Last modified on November 3, 2016 at 10:47 pm
Climate change could make your lox and bagels a lot more expensive.
ITC: $40B diversified Indian conglomerate at the forefront of climate change
HT517
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:31 pm
How a $40B Diversified Indian Industrial conglomerate is at the forefront of dealing with climate change by being carbon positive, water positive and using 50% renewable energy.
The Future of Flight: Boeing’s Emissions Battle
CK
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 10:18 pm
Commercial aviation has created a more connected world, but can we cope with the side effects of this increasingly accessible luxury?
Ford Goes Further to Curb Climate Change
JimmySigner
Last modified on November 3, 2016 at 11:41 pm
Ford's efforts to combat climate change amid new pressures from the private sector.
How almond milk was supposed to save the world but might suck California dry
Bhargav
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:56 pm
I explore my relationship with almond milk through the lens of WhiteWave, a responsible producer who must consider even further steps to be truly responsible to the state of California.
Can a “Brown” Consolidator Lead the “Green” Revolution? — David Crane and NRG Energy
Driver Safety!
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 12:34 am
Under David Crane, NRG Energy became the U.S.'s largest Independent Power Producer and a Fortune 200 company. It also became one of the largest renewable power generators in the country. But why haven't any of us heard about NRG? What [...]
Building Towards a Cleaner Future: Lafarge Cement & Concrete
SkyStyne
Last modified on November 7, 2016 at 11:05 pm
Can one of the worlds largest polluters have a net positive impact on climate change?
Allstate Insurance Group and Climate Change
A.J. Steinlage
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 7:43 am
Insurance and Climate Change: Will climate change be too much Allstate’s “good hands?”
Dragons in the Sky – somewhere between Sao Paulo and Rio
Sharp Boy
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 5:06 pm
What flies and spits fire at the same time? That’s right: airplanes. Aircraft are major emitters of greenhouse gasses and reducing these emissions poses a challenge to airlines, regulators, and manufacturers. How will Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer react to this [...]
Breath of Fresh…Smog?
ckrueger
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 11:11 pm
With Air Quality on the decline due to climate change, what does this mean for the agency assigned to protect our health?
Blame the Auto Dealers: Why Electric Cars Aren’t Getting Traction
SLHarland
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 7:38 pm
A brief discussion of why auto dealers are motivated to restrict growth in sales of electric cars
Exo and the case for crickets: a small chirp in global food production
Keith Chu
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 1:15 pm
Exo uses cricket-based flour to make protein bars, bringing an innovative and sustainable approach to common food products.
Your Google Searches Are Contributing to Global Warming
BRZ
Last modified on November 2, 2016 at 11:03 pm
Global internet penetration rates are approximately 46%, representing 3.4 billion total internet users (1). This number is expected to grow nearly 21% by 2020 to 4.1 billion internet users (2). Delivering content to this enormous and growing number of people [...]
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