The essay explores steps taken by the Canadian oil sands company Suncor Energy to address climate change concerns in an environment of churn in terms of politics, oil prices and pipeline approvals. It also questions whether there are other industries that need the same amount of scrutiny as the tar sands has received.
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Leonardo DiCaprio vs Suncor Energy: Managing Political Pressures for Corporate Success
What steps should oil sands giant Suncor Energy take to grow both their bottom Line and sustainability in the face of large pressure from environmental groups and public figures like Leonardo DiCaprio?
A Carbon Tax on Airfare: Will It Kill Management Consulting?
How can consulting firms maintain margins when facing carbon taxes on airfare?
Our Problem Isn’t My Problem: Pushing the Costs of Carbon Mitigation onto Supply Chain Partners
As the world marches towards a low-carbon future, costs will inevitably be incurred throughout the supply chain. Companies who are prepared to leverage size and tough tactics can extract value by inequitably dispersing costs through their supply chain partners, even in ‘collaborative’ relationships. Take a look at how this was done in the Australian grocery industry during the short-lived Carbon Tax in 2012.
Preparing for Impact: Will Airlines Survive Climate Change?
A South American Airline is slowly becoming an industry leader in sustainability