The Chilean energy landscape has changed. In 2014 governmental policies allowed the competitive entrance of clean energy to the Chilean market with solar energy at its center. This creates an opportunity for Antofagasta Minerals, a private copper mining group, to utilize clean energy to lower its carbon emissions and lower costs generated by electrical energy.
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Climate Change will change the way we farm and eat!
Food and beverage companies such as Cargill need to mitigate climatic change and adapt to it in order to ensure food security and protect their earnings.
Reforming Retail: Reformation’s Fashion-Forward Approach to Sustainability
Fast fashion retailer Reformation wants to be the “Tesla of Clothing” — both innovative and environmentally conscious. But can this small company succesfully clean up the apparel industry?
Adidas: Front-running digitalization in sports retailing
As the “fourth industrial revolution” continues to transform traditional manufacturing processes, Adidas’ “Speedfactory” aims to lead the automated production of sporting goods.
Drummond Company: Will an old industry be able to adapt to new climate regulations?
The coal industry is under pressure to renew and optimize its supply chain as climate regulations get tighter and demand and coal prices shrink every year.
Stitch Fix: Bringing Big Data and Artificial Intelligence to Fashion
Over the last six years, Stitch Fix has achieved success in the fashion retail space by revolutionizing the shopping experience. But is their business strategy differentiated enough to stay competitive?
Dark days ahead — SolarCity vs Protectionism
On September 22nd, 2017, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) recommended a 35% tariff on imported Chinese solar panels to the president. [1] The final decision on this tariff now rests in Mr. Trump’s hands. [2] The effects of this […]
Trillions in Wasted Productivity: Digitalization in the Construction Industry
New digital technologies have the potential to exponentially increase productivity in the construction industry. Large companies such as Boston-based Suffolk Construction should begin to adopt these technologies at a faster pace in order to gain a competitive advantage over their peers.
Contents May Be Hot: Can Starbucks Navigate A Changing Climate?
Climate change poses a serious threat to coffee cultivation. Will we still be able to cool off with Frappuccinos in an ever-warmer world?
Facebook: Bringing the world closer together in the age of isolationism.
In the age of isolationism and deglobalization how will businesses in developed markets, such as Facebook, which have benefited in the past from immigrant and offshore labor, adapt to the increasing pressure imposed by governments and an increasingly restless and disenchanted public, demanding curbs in immigration and the provision of better quality jobs to citizens?