The Body Shop's global supply chain relies on thousands of smallholder farmers — among the most at-risk groups to a changing climate. How is the company transforming an emergent threat into a competitive advantage?
Climate Change
But I thought jeans were tough? How could climate change harm them too?
The jeans made by Levi Strauss & Co. are known for their high quality and durability. However, they are facing a major threat from an unlikely opponent, climate change. Can Levi’s protect their prized product from this threat?
Climate Change and Chocolate – Not so Sweet
Climate change is presenting a terrifying threat to global cocoa production – what are the largest chocolate manufacturers in the world doing about it?
Will Johnson & Johnson continue to be a climate change champion as it becomes more global?
Johnson & Johnson has been a leader in climate change advocacy, but will it play champion role as it expands into Africa?
Chubb: Rethinking the Insurance Supply Chain in Response to Wildfires
Examining an insurer’s use of private firefighters to protect client assets from worsening wildfires.
Enough Rubber to Meet the Road? Managing the Natural Rubber Supply Chain
Climate change may contribute to a shortage of natural rubber as global tire demand continues to grow. Will Cooper Tire be able to source a viable rubber alternative?
Will Climate Change Lead to an Independent Greenland?
No place on earth will be more affected by climate change than Greenland, is it ready to handle the economic and political implications?
Rio Tinto: Be Prepared for the Flood
Due to the wide geographic distribution of mining operations, climate change will have complex impacts on the sector. In 2010, 40 mines in Australia were affected by floods, including disruptions in transporting coal from mines to coastal ports for exports.
Starbucks: Growing Sustainability One Cup at a Time
Starbucks implements proactive climate change strategy both as contributor to and sufferer of global warming.
Cleaning Up Cobalt: Who Is Responsible?
Risky and unethical practices continue to plague the cobalt mines of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Companies are running from the problem – do they have a responsibility to solve it?