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)

EPM, climate change and hidroelectric power
PabloBotero
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 12:28 am
In 2016 Colombia faced one of its worst energetic crisis in decades due to El Niño phenomenon. EPM as one of the main power generators in the country is at the front line of companies affected by climate change.
Ratings agencies and climate change: The next financial crisis?
Beth Peters
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 1:24 am
Ratings agencies are contributing to inflated corporate valuations by not fully quantifying exposure to climate change risks
Turbulence Ahead for United Airlines as the Globe Warms
MattM
Posted on October 31, 2016 at 12:24 am
Evidence is building that climate change will have a dramatic effect on the airline industry in the coming years. Is United Airlines changing rapidly enough to avoid a bumpy ride?
Fast Fashion is destroying the planet, but Cuyana is here to help
JMV
Last modified on November 3, 2016 at 10:10 pm
Cuyana, a direct-to-consumer apparel and accessories brand, focuses on selling fewer, better things to decrease the environmental impact of apparel manufacturing and disposal.
Dow Chemical Company: Synthesizing a Sustainability Strategy
043057
Last modified on November 3, 2016 at 10:13 pm
The Dow Chemical Company employs a multifold sustainability strategy to reduce its carbon footprint.
The environmental impact behind a cereal box: How General Mills is addressing climate change
D
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 6:17 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 [...]
Edesia: The Goddess of Food is Intervening to Fight Irreversible Damage in Africa
WesternAve
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 8:18 pm
Climate change in Africa has led to widespread malnutrition across the continent. Edesia, a Rhode Island based non-for-profit with limited resources, looks to maximize its production of nutritional supplements in order to help alleviate the impact of this humanitarian crisis.
The Sun is Setting On South Beach Miami
Jaiye B. Falusi
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 3:00 pm
In order to mitigate the effects of climate change, Miami-Dade County should encourage urban infill development and invest in inland infrastructure to incentivize its population to move from beach front areas to inland areas.
Whole Foods – Natural & Organic. Sustainable?
Manu
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:19 pm
How should supermarket chains prepare for global warming? Many are taking steps to reduce their carbon footprint and dependence on fossil fuels, but will that be enough?
Will Global Warming Destroy E&J Gallo Winery?
REY
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 5:37 pm
Can E&J Gallo, one of the world's leading wine producers, outlast the impact of global of warming?
Are hang tags causing global warming?
jgilortiz
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 12:27 am
Have you every though about the fact that there is an actual industry that specializes in the manufacturing of labels for the garment industry?
DuPont and Honeywell: How Two Competitors Came Together to Fight Climate Change
Matt
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 5:59 pm
Should competitors be able to join forces to fight climate change? This is exactly what DuPont and Honeywell did, banding together to invent a low global warming potential refrigerant.
Saving NYC: Can a transportation agency beat climate change?
XYZ
Last modified on November 5, 2016 at 4:21 pm
Hurricane Sandy gave them a glimpse into the future with climate change. Now they've invested the time and money to make a plan. Can the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey get its act together to save itself?
From Fast Fashion to Fast Demise
JL
Last modified on November 3, 2016 at 7:44 pm
As H&M operates nearly 4000 stores worldwide [1], its very actions stand to destroy its success soon.
Sustainable Innovation at Nike
HBS_TOM
Last modified on November 3, 2016 at 10:13 pm
Nike is on its way to transforming its entire supply chain to one committed to sustainable innovation.
Gennia: Long-term Vision in a Chaotic Environment
JM
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 4:46 pm
Despite the lack of clear rules and policies, Genneia embrace renewables and become the first mover to develop windfarms in Patagonia.
BP: Working towards a low carbon future
Long Lu
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 12:47 pm
As a global oil and gas company, BP recognizes that the existing trend of increasing greenhouse gas emissions worldwide is not consistent with limiting the global average temperature rise to 2°C or lower. It is taking actions to meet the [...]
“Club Med”: from (non)economical tourism to eco(logical)-tourism
Maya
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 12:36 pm
If I asked you “what industry is the most likely to be affected by climate change?”, no doubt that some of you will say “well, tourism obviously!”. Whether you prefer to go to a sunny beachfront resort or to majestic [...]
Antofagasta Minerals – Let’s change the mining industry
M
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 6:26 pm
What are the mining companies doing and what else can they do to address climate change issues?
Vail Resorts Could Be Doing More
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Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 6:01 pm
Vail Resorts (“Vail” or “the Company”) is taking several steps to help mitigate the impact of climate change and operate in a sustainable manner, but as a leader in the snow sports industry, the Company should take a more active [...]
SolarCity – Climate Change Winner or a Dud?
Sam Paglia
Last modified on November 6, 2016 at 8:00 am
Is SolarCity a viable business model or not?
Newmont Mining – Exploring Gold Mining and Climate Change
MAB
Last modified on November 6, 2016 at 9:38 pm
The precious metals industry contributes to Climate Change. Nonetheless, Climate Change is also shaping the precious metals industry. In this blog, I examine the consequences that this interrelationship entails through the lens of Newmont Mining, one of the leading precious [...]
A Coffee-less world
Krishna Rajendran
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 9:26 pm
No morning stimulant. No late night caffeine fueled marathons to meet deadlines. People meeting for "Coke" or "Red bull"? This is a coffee less world.
Quicksilver and The Fight for the Great Barrier Reef
anita
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 12:26 am
Australia's Quicksilver uses ecotourism to raise local awareness about the decline of the Great Barrier Reef. But how can it go global?
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