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)

Florida’s Coastal Property Insurance – Who Let the Rain Out?
Anguyen
Last modified on November 3, 2016 at 11:49 pm
Hurricanes and Climate Effects on Florida's Homeowners Insurance Market
Exxon, in Denial?
Alex Hartman
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 3:29 pm
Exxon's denial about the impact of climate change.
Meltdown in the Ski Industry
Kumerica
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 5:43 pm
A major player in the US ski industry attempts to protect a critical input - snow.
Samsung C&T Corporation : Reducing Environmental Impact
Jaydn Yoon
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 11:57 pm
How Samsung C&T is preparing for Climate Change by new business and technology
Share a Coke with… Sustainability!
aricarlospena
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:05 pm
Coca-Cola's sustainability challenges with water, refrigeration, and its supply chain
Climate Change and Delta Airlines
Austin
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 4:20 pm
As both a contributor to and a victim of climate change, Delta Airlines must truly consider the effects of climate change going forward as a business.
Straddling regulation: A refiner’s opportunities and setbacks in the face of climate change
TCG
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:56 pm
Alon USA faces challenges with increasing climate change regulation in California, but if they can shift to renewables quickly they stand to make a (sustainable) profit.
United’s Climate Change Challenge (642 Words)
GForce
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 6:08 pm
One of the most significant emitters of greenhouse gases, which contributes to climate change, are airplanes. Thus airlines like United Airlines are uniquely exposed to climate change and the broader regulatory effort. Aircrafts generally emit a broad range of greenhouse [...]
Pattern Corporation: long-term investment strategy facilitated by the climate change.
DS
Last modified on November 7, 2016 at 5:31 pm
Based on an actual project done for a CIS oligarchic investment fund (real name disguised to maintain client confidentiality). The process of climate change, specifically the global warming aspect of it, creates enormous long-term challenges for companies and governments worldwide. [...]
To fish or not to fish…
TPA
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 7:33 am
When the effects of a minor variation in temperature can change the dynamic of one of Peru’s top industries, it is difficult not to take a closer look at climate change.
We’re Going to Build a (Sea)Wall: Cognitive Dissonance in The Trump Organization
stg2018
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 11:01 pm
How does Donald Trump—an outspoken skeptic of climate change—plan to succeed in the hospitality industry, where the effects of climate change are so damaging?
Unilever – Changing the business model of a $125B giant
Koulick
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 4:38 pm
How Paul Polman, a strong advocate for striving towards sustainability, is creating impact for one of the world's most well-known companies.
In Vino Veritas?
qwerty
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 10:39 pm
Climate change may be bad news for the chateaux of Bordeaux, but Chinese vineyards are ready to lead a new world order in wine.
Thanks To Climate Change, The World Is Not Your Oyster
Kelly Burke
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 3:23 pm
Oysters are shucked unless Island Creek does something about it.
Nestle – Ready for the next 150 Years in (Climate) changing times?
SD
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 3:36 pm
Nestle - Ready for the next 150 Years in (Climate) changing times?
So Hot Right Now! The Levi Strauss Climate Change Agenda
EBN
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:59 pm
In 2012, Levi Strauss & Co., a denim jean retailer, created the “Climate Change Agenda” to address climate change head-on. The agenda focuses on achieving measurable progress combating climate change through operations, supply chain and education. While they clearly are [...]
Redefining the Considerations of an Automaker – Volkswagen
DF
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 5:46 pm
As climate change is finally beginning to receive the attention it warrants, countries and companies that have a large carbon footprint are being forced to redesign everything from their products and operations to their CSR and marketing. Deemed as one [...]
Wildfires – PG&E’s latest $90 million problem
f_08
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 12:07 am
The rising costs of wildfires - can PG&E continue to adapt and be part of the solution?
Coca Cola thirst for thriving!!
Chanti
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 5:56 pm
Promoting sustainability throughout the supply chain begins with going straight to the source to assess environmental and social impacts. As the demand for water continues to increase around the world, and as water becomes scarcer and the quality of available [...]
Maker’s Mark: Seeing the Forest for the Trees
Angelo
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 6:56 pm
Given the negative impact of climate change on society, everyone must play his/her part in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. With this, it’s important to consider the environmental implications of all of our purchases, even our alcohol! We are living in [...]
Norway’s love affair with Oil & Gas on the rocks?
CNH
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 7:31 pm
Trouble in energy paradise as Norway's Statoil tries to balance sustainability and profitability in the face of climate change.
Gazprom: Ready to Respond
BMW
Last modified on November 5, 2016 at 7:37 pm
The Russian state-owned energy company is positioned to respond to global efforts to address climate change.
Philips – Lighting The Way To Carbon Neutrality
BMC
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:14 pm
How one large multinational is walking the talk in regards to its position on climate change.
Electric Vehicles and the impact in the overall effect in Renault’s Carbon Footprint
Marcelo
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 9:06 am
Electric and Hybrid vehicles are the next step for Automakers to reduce their carbon footprint, be included in the changing scenario of urban mobility and utilities and still push new technologies to the consumer to sustain margins. Renault is pushing [...]
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