NextEra Energy is one of the largest renewable energy utilities in the U.S. – the largest when it comes to wind and solar. This post discusses opportunities and threats posed by climate change, and how management has dealt with these thus far.
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Turbulence ahead
The airlines’ operating model is going to be affected deeply by both direct and indirect climate change consequences. IAG is already addressing some of this issues, while others are not making any changes arguing that air travel is an irreplaceable industry.
Winning the Beer Game
Water risk management creates interesting opportunities for the world’s largest beer manufacturer, as it anticipates the effects of climate change.
Fracking: A Temporary Solution to Climate Change
Fracking has developed a bad reputation as the boom in shale gas production fostered concerns in communities over the United States. Oil and gas producers need to work with regulators and the media to change this perception, and energy consumers need to understand the relative effects on climate change from the current available energy sources. Only then, can all parties involved work together optimize energy production and greenhouse gas emissions while meeting demand needs.
Is One Man’s Trash (Fish) Another Man’s Treasure?
Consumers typically drive demand for products, but can an alliance of fisherman flip this model on its head and create a market for sustainable fish?
Chocolate Challenged at the Origin
Climate change is turning up the heat throughout the chocolate supply chain. Improving yields and farmer economic health is crucial to ensuring a sustainable, long-term supply of the world’s favorite candy.
Reducing Carbon Emissions: Ford’ing Ahead
Responsible for 31% of CO2 emissions in the United States, the transportation industry has a strong impact on global climate change. In recent years, Ford Motor Company has made key investments in new technology to help reduce its carbon footprint.
Will Climate Change Lead to Higher Food Prices?
As climate change becomes an increasingly important problem, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has a significant role to play in both the hedging of agriculture prices and the trading of carbon emissions credits going forward.
Challenges: Old and New
Understand how Cargill addresses the current challenges posed by climate challenge in face of its founding mission of feeding the world
Cargill Finds Itself Stuck Between Climate Change Activism and Denial
Cargill executives know that climate change will impact their business – but will an overemphasize on short-term results keep the company and its partners from making necessary changes?