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)

Ohana Means Family: Learning to Share Resources Sustainably
Jina
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 6:36 pm
Tackling sustainable energy production on resource constrained islands
International Climate Policy Heats Up the Business of Cooling
Tarran
Last modified on November 2, 2016 at 10:31 pm
New regulations due to climate change present challenges to businesses, but by anticipating market trends and fostering innovation to develop safe, environmentally friendly products, some companies have positioned themselves to succeed in this transitional environment.
Time for Marriott to ‘Check-in’ to Climate Change
Eric
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:50 pm
Climate change has the potential to destroy Marriott International’s business as we know it. From its resorts nestled along the beautiful white sandy beaches of the Caribbean to its majestic mountain ski lodges, Marriott is profitable when weather is stable [...]
Nestlé: Conserving Water as a Strategy to Sell More Water
Majken
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 1:03 pm
Nestlé's struggle to balance conserving water with maintaining a necessary level of control and access to water supply
Animal-free Beef: A Meaty Idea
Chaewon
Last modified on November 6, 2016 at 11:57 pm
Article exploring lab-grown beef startups and the environmental implications
Can Heinz Catch Up to Climate Change?
NIB
Last modified on November 7, 2016 at 6:17 pm
Heinz Ketchup “America’s Favorite Ketchup” is one of the most popular and recognizable condiments in the world, annually selling over 650 million bottles in 200 countries.1 This eponymous brand of the H.J. Heinz Co. (now Kraft-Heinz), based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, [...]
PADI and Climate Change: Staying Afloat or Drowning?
A Scuba Diver
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 11:39 pm
Will marine life and coral reefs survive climate change? Are scuba divers helping or hurting?
Hot Chocolate: Climate Change Threatens to Melt Global Chocolate Supply
AK
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 1:07 am
We all know the classic M-and-Ms promise: “they’ll melt in your mouth, not in your hands.” Unfortunately, chocolate lovers everywhere should fear the negative effect climate change is already having on this beloved sugary treat.
Creepy Crawlies & Climate Change at the CDC
Tatiana
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 7:10 pm
Climate change is forcing mosquitoes, ticks, fleas and the diseases they carry to new climates. The Center for Disease Control has the opportunity to use technology and improved operations to ensure that it's ready to handle whatever bugs may migrate [...]
Your daily jolt: Global coffee production can’t keep up with demand
KQ
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 9:14 pm
How Starbucks is planning and protecting against the impending effects of climate change on the coffee industry.
Uncontrollable Pollution Source?
Studentlatam
Posted on November 2, 2016 at 5:38 pm
UPS is one of the largest contributors of greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector, and one of the companies likely to see its operations affected the most by the effects of climate change. What is it doing? Is it [...]
Nike Tackles Climate Change
Naomi
Last modified on November 3, 2016 at 7:29 pm
Nike is leading the pack in addressing climate change by setting a new standard for sustainability in the apparel sector.
Climate Change in America’s National Parks: To Preserve and Protect…Whatever’s Left
Kiernan Schmitt
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 4:27 pm
Will the organization tasked with protecting America’s natural resources have anything left to preserve?
In a torn up town, no post-code envy: The New York City Housing Authority
NR
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 6:14 pm
Operating sustainably for the sake of climate justice
Water: Our World’s Most Valuable Resource!
rand
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 10:08 pm
Xylem is public company and a global leader in providing advanced solutions for the water industry.
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