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)

The Northern Sea Route: Will the LNG shipping industry follow Dynagas’s lead?
Dimitris_Papavasileiou
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:56 pm
In 2012, Dynagas LNG Partners Limited controlled LNG carrier "Ob River" made history by becoming the first LNG vessel that utilized the Northern Shipping Route ("NSR") to transport LNG. Will climate change make it easier for other shipping companies to [...]
Tesla’s Quest for a Sustainable Future: Acquisition of Solar City
Denzil
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 5:11 pm
With the in progress acquisition of Solar City, Tesla catalyzes the transition to a sustainable future in all aspects of energy consumption.
Pampers (P&G) use of wood pulp
Alexandros
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:12 pm
Pampers in rush to exit pulp sourcing
The “Hot War”: How Will the Department of Defense Fight a Warming Planet?
Hans Latta
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 8:20 am
How will the Department of Defense win the "Hot War" of the 21st Century? By taking the offensive.
Climate Change and Winter Storms: the Cost of D.C.’s Snowzilla
NC
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:54 pm
Winter storms are disrupting east coast cities with increasing frequency. It climate change to blame? What is the most cost effective solution available to local government planners?
Samsung Electronics : Green & Eco Management
Christian Jung
Last modified on November 7, 2016 at 4:48 pm
Thoughts on the way how Samsung is navigating through the challenges and opportunities by Green and Eco Management
Is It Right to Benefit from the Apocalypse?
Anonymous
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 12:56 pm
As climate change impacts more industries, it begins to raise the question of whether profiting from that climate change is ethical. This topic is discussed by analyzing Monsanto and its growing business of GMO products.
Tesla: On the Road from Aspirational Luxury to the Mass Market
OER
Posted on November 1, 2016 at 8:44 pm
Tesla's ability to scale operations and produce a mass market offering will determine its true impact on the fight against climate change.
Chocapocalypse: Is Chocolate Endangered?
M
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 1:21 pm
The future of your favorite candy may be in danger. Snickers and M&Ms are household brands that we naturally associate with chocolate. Although most consumers may not connect climate change with the chocolate industry, Mars Company and others are increasingly [...]
Only The Resourceful Will Survive
Mark Rosa
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:58 pm
Have faith in us: with a little support, some of the biggest climate change solutions will come from those who have the least.
BNSF: Fighting Climate Change When Your Business Burns Carbon to Move Carbon
CaptainKoloth
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 4:26 pm
BNSF is one of the world's largest railroads but faces challenges to its business as climate change becomes an increasingly urgent concern. Can it reform its operating model to effectively deal with these challenges?
Is the world running out of chocolate?
Parvathy Menon
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 5:51 pm
Amongst concerned chocolate aficionados, “Chocopalypse” is an embellished term used to encapsulate the very real threat that climate change poses to global cocoa supplies. With chocopalypse looming closer, how does the American chocolate giant Mars, one of the world’s largest [...]
Fish Out of Water?
Kat
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 11:49 pm
Would you eat a fish that has never been in the ocean?
All aboard: how Southwest can fly above its competitors to drive sustainability in aviation
DK
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 4:55 pm
With rising transportation costs and increased regulation, how can Southwest decrease its carbon footprint and create a sustainable business?
When your product is dependent on snow, how do you react to climate change? A look at Vail Resorts.
m_watson
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:01 pm
Vail Resort's challenges and strategy on reacting to the decreasing snowfall in ski areas due to climate change.
Imagining Incredible India: Saving Ladakh through Sustainability
Aayesha
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:22 pm
Using the Ladakhi way of life to combat effects of climate change
Levi’s, Cotton, and Climate Change
Rob
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 7:57 pm
When 95% of your product line is made from one agricultural commodity, climate change is a big deal.
US Family Farms: Helping or Hurting?
KK
Last modified on November 3, 2016 at 10:48 pm
Climate change will have huge impacts on family farms - for both better and worse - in coming years
The End of Wine? Say It Ain’t So!
KenzieH
Posted on November 3, 2016 at 6:32 pm
Pass the Cabernet! Unless big and immediate action is taken soon, those bold and exciting Californian wines you love so much might just disappear.
The Home Depot Owning the DIY Approach to Climate Change
SHK
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 5:58 pm
The Home Depot has made significant strides towards mitigating the effects of climate change within its stores, supply chain networks, and customer base. Is it enough?
Smooth Sailing or Rocky Waters? The Effect of Climate Change on the Shipping Industry
Ariana
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 3:22 pm
How will shipping companies adapt to new GHG regulations in a previously unregulated industry?
Intrawest: In Search of Snow
TK
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 12:46 pm
Will climate change melt Intrawest's snowy ambitions?
The Big Blue Goes Green
Gregorio
Posted on November 4, 2016 at 2:34 am
Schlumberger addresses environmental challenges in highly regulated international markets.
Climate Change and General Motors – When to Step on the Gas Pedal?
Chris
Last modified on November 4, 2016 at 5:53 pm
What is the role of automakers, like General Motors, in stemming the effects of climate change? Should they bear the ultimate responsibility?
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