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.

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Could Insurance Companies be the Solution for Climate Change?
Cyou
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 2:09 am
Allstate and other insurance companies should take on a proactive approach towards reducing the rate of global warming that can ultimately result in a win-win situation.
In Too Deep? The Future of Flood Insurance in the Face of Climate Change
DM
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 6:25 pm
Perhaps no industry is more exposed to climate change than the insurance sector. Climate change accelerates the frequency of natural disasters, ranging from hurricanes, flooding, severe drought and wildfires, with more than half of all natural disasters linked to financial [...]
Munich RE’s Risks Rise with our Oceans
ME
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 4:11 pm
Munich RE needs to react to climate change's impact on rising ocean levels and the increased damaged caused by flooding.
Exxon Mobil; Oil and Gas Giant or Much More?
Florentine Lefty
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 7:14 am
Exxon Mobil is the world's largest publicly traded oil and gas company. In that capacity, Exxon has an out-sized influence not only on the future sustainability of oil and gas, but potentially on energy production and demand patterns as a [...]
Building a sustainable and competitive oil & gas company in Ghana
Akyaa
Last modified on November 3, 2016 at 10:32 pm
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation: Building a sustainable and competitive oil & gas exploration company in a new market while confronting the challenges from worsening climate change.
Your Morning Cup o’ Joe: Yesterday’s Luxury?
pperonto
Posted on November 2, 2016 at 1:06 pm
Global climate change presents an imminent threat to Starbucks' core competency: providing high quality specialty coffee to the masses
AccorHotels: Is growth possible with climate change?
orianne
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 4:10 pm
Many have realized that ski cabins in the mountains and #nofilter-worthy beach resorts are suffering the consequences of climate change, but what’s happening to the other hotels?
Be thankful for what you eat today; climate change can take that privilege away from you
T@HBS
Last modified on October 31, 2016 at 6:43 pm
Climate change is substantially threatening food security globally, and millions of lives are at stake. General Mills is playing an important role along with other food companies to minimize risks the world faces.
Is Big Data and Technology the Solution to the Potential Food Shortage?
KSR395
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:00 pm
Technology, Innovation, Data and Agriculture
What, No More Wine?
ctapen
Posted on November 1, 2016 at 10:52 pm
Climate change will threaten global wine production dramatically (perhaps by two-thirds). Crop growers need creative solutions. What can be done about it, using drones and other options?
Learning from Disaster: NYC After Hurricane Sandy
PH
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 8:14 am
What can Hurricane Sandy teach us about sustainability and resiliency?
The Grass is NOT Greener on the Other Side, and It Looks Great!
lawgu2016
Posted on October 31, 2016 at 11:33 pm
Changing landscapes: how one non-profit is transforming the way we view the American front yard.
Xylem Inc.
AntelopeM
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 5:42 pm
Leading the charge as a responsible steward of the world's water resources
Vail Resorts: Is Diversification Enough?
elizmblake
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 4:55 pm
Vail has expanded geographically and promoted summer activities to contend with lower snowfall. But is diversification enough long term?
Is Australian Wine Going the Way of the Tasmanian Tiger?
amaleki
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:42 pm
As much as 73% of Australian land used for viticulture could become unsuitable by 2050 due to climate change. Australian winemakers need to adapt or risk going extinct.
Making New York the Most Sustainable Big City
MAW
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 6:00 pm
Can New York actually become the most sustainable big city? Only with incentives plus policy mandates.
Swept Away: Municipalities drowning in the flood
Carlos Danger
Last modified on November 2, 2016 at 5:44 pm
In the face of increased volatility in precipitation, what threats do municipalities face regarding floodwater controls, and what strategies can they deploy to meet this coming threat?
The Only Constant is (Climate) Change: Adapting Education for a Warming Planet
Joanna
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 4:20 pm
How one of America's largest public school systems is grappling with global warming and stewarding the future of 700,000 young minds.
From China with Love: How BYD is Dominating the Global EV Space
PP
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 7:04 am
The biggest player in the global electric vehicle market may not be Tesla, but Warren Buffet-backed BYD hailing from Shenzen, China.
An Energy Provider’s Push to Modernize the Power Grid and Generate Cleaner Energy
Anthony Bucci
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:50 pm
Energy providers are in a position to have a major impact on the way we utilize electricity. One energy provider is taking all the right steps to ensure there is a brighter tomorrow.
Ship Happens! How the U.S. Navy is adapting to and fighting climate change.
Alan
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 12:58 pm
The U.S. Navy has made substantial headway combating and adapting to climate change
Record-Breaking Athletes Battle Record-Breaking Temperatures: Climate Change as a Threat to the Olympics
Nik
Last modified on November 8, 2016 at 12:20 am
Climate change will put athletes’ health at risk and compromise the commercial viability of the Olympics as a major sporting event. What is the Olympic Movement doing about it?
How ExxonMobil can become carbon neutral in 20 years, and make money doing it
Ludwig
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 12:50 am
With oil prices dropping and cost of carbon emission on the rise, the future of ExxonMobil looks bleaker than ever.1 While current day cost of emitting carbon are hovering around $10 per ton CO2, most forecasts are estimating that cost [...]
Care for the crop; Care for the cup
Emad
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 9:52 pm
Melting polar caps or not having your morning coffee: what's worse?
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