...WORD COUNT: 1894 GLOBAL WARMING AND THE SOCIETY Executive Summary Global warming is a significant issue in modern society; it threatens environment, global security, prosperity, and development. This paper will review how global warming involves the concept of ‘business as usual’, its effects on the global economy and how to deal with global warming by using international co-operation (action). In addition, I will propose a strategy trying to address the global warming concerns. Introduction Climate change has become one of the major issues of debate and concern around the globe during the last decades. The effects and causes of global warming are more visible day by day. There are many complex issues caused by global warming, on a global scale, as a Sir Nicholas Stern’s review demonstrated, if we do not take adequate measures to mitigate the climate change, the longer-term costs would be disastrous, overweighting the costs of an early action in which obviously international community should be involved (Stern 2008). Furthermore, all parties need to be encouraged to make the international arrangements work, such as the Kyoto Protocol in the 90’s and the Copenhagen Accord more recently. Moving forward, it is necessary to include how the world has been progressing since Kyoto was established, to a more renewed and complete agreement, the Copenhagen Accord. Currently, a large number of nations involved in the fight against global warming will meet to discuss how to implement...
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...Business Implications of Climate Change The Case of Phillips Van-Heusen Corporation 2/28/2012 INTROUCTION Along with the stresses of making a business profitable for investors, minimizing costs, raising revenues, and forecasting for growth, one factor that is especially difficult to predict are those incurred by human caused climate change, commonly known as global warming. It is expected that the effects of global warming will greatly affect numerous aspects of the business world. However, not all of the effects are necessarily bad. In fact, it allows for opportunities to better these companies. In this case, the focus will be on global warming’s effects on Phillips Van-Heusen Corporation (PVH). In order to properly attend to this topic, a brief description of PVH, possible threats, opportunities, and an overall conclusion of global warming’s effects on the company will be addressed. To start, we will take a brief look into PVH Corporation as a whole. PHILLIPS VAN-HEUSEN CORPORATION PVH is a large clothing company that owns popular lines such as Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Arrow, Van-Heusen, and many more. The major focus is marketing moderately high end clothing. This company tends to focus its clothing lines towards males, however, there are a few lines focused towards women. These clothes range from lounge wear to business suits and everything in between. PVH also produces and sells clothing accessories such as belts, wallets, sunglasses, scarves, etc. This...
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...modern climate. It may be qualified as anthropogenic climate change, more generally known as "global warming" or "anthropogenic global warming" (AGW).In short climate change or global warming is defined as changes in climatic patterns by the increase of the average temperature of the earth. The New Zealand Wine Company is an integrated wine company involved in growing grapes, winemaking, bottling, and marketing and sales of premium quality wines in New Zealand and to export markets under a number of owned and contracted brands. Climate change and global warming are the environmental change which has both significant business opportunities and business risk as well.The CEO of the New Zealand Wine Company Rob White says the company has invested significantly in sustainability which is not only for encompasses the environmental aspect,but social cocerns aswell.He says in his views sustainability means “being able to do tomorrow, what we do today”. If the rate of global warming from greenhouse gas emissions continues as predicted by many observers we will struggle to grow grapes of the quality that Marlborough has become famous for. The New Zealand Wine Company has entered into business relationships with a number of large retailers on the back of its environmental positioning. Global warming has positive impact on New Zealand Wine Company.As New Zealand is already warm and due to global warmig temperature rises resulting in more production and output of grape since cold parts...
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...media: global warming. We know much of Gore’s bid for presidency in 1999, in which he ran – unsuccessfully - on a platform of responsible energy consumption. Fourteen years later, Gore is still arguing the same points, but with increased vigor. Its no surprise that after fourteen years of heavy campaigning, many Americans are well aware of the issue; in fact, many have changed their buying habits to reflect this growing concern – one the private sector has not failed to capitalize on. In this essay, I will attempt to first define global warming, touch on the “going green” movement and how it’s affecting consumer buying habits, explain how the car industry is being affected and the describe some of the motivations a company may have to “go green.” What is global warming? As with any business discussion, we must first understand the topic being discussed. Global warming debate has becoming increasingly prevalent in news media, T.V. shows and popular culture in the past few decades. Defined as an increase in the overall temperature of the earth, global warming is a topic that has been debated furiously from both sides. The EPA estimates that the earth’s temperature has risen by 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit over the past century. While this may not seem like much (and opponents to the global warming theory are quick to point this out), large bodies of information show that small changes in average temperature lead to significant changes in global climate. Global warming impedes...
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...Global warming reveals the Heart of Antarctica First of all, global warming is when the earth’s temperature rises. It is affecting many parts of the world and makes the sea rise, or the ice melt. But even if it’s known for its many drawbacks, it’s easier to reach many places such as the Antarctica, thanks to the ice-melting. It gives more access to beautiful landscapes: not only in the poles but also in the mountains, as we can see on the picture. As a result, the global warming gives a great opportunity for the adventure travel industry. Indeed, it “has had an adverse effect on activities” L.1-2, that are decreasing, such as “coral-reef diving”, or “polar-bear watching” L.2. The ice melting allows developing new tours or cruises L.5 “new adventures are emerging” and many activities that tourists can do, that are even more thrilling than those existing so far. In fact, vessels can now travel further in the polar circle. It allows people to see very rare species they had never seen before like “leopard seals” and “the snowy sheathbill” L.14. Today, people are always looking for new sensations, and they are more and more demanding. Those trips and activities are a way to let people dream. They need to be amazed and surprised by breathtaking views. For example, the tourists get so close to some “humpbacks” L.17 (sort of whales), that they were gawking and “Everyone’s heart was swelling” L.19. However, these companies are aware that by developing their business, they contribute...
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...Our planet has a problem that it is getting warmer. Most of the scientists agree that this climate change is threatening our earth; human beings can be extinct probably in the near future. The cause and effects of this phenomenon has been studied which is greenhouse effect. The whole world is getting involved in this issue and looking for solutions. Greenhouse effect is a natural phenomenon that increases temperature of the earth’s surface (Australian government). However, according to the investigations, human activities enhanced the greenhouse activities, making it worse. So our climate change is due to the increasing human activities, global industrialization which ejects huge amount of carbon emissions. Human activities enhance greenhouse effect that causes widespread heave rainfalls in the northern Hemisphere during the last 50 years (Minetal, as cited in Allan, 2011).The rising temperature is disrupting every aspect in our life and the whole ecosystem. This climate change affects atmospheric and ocean circulations and brings many hazards to the earth, such as widespread drought, flood and tsunami. As we considered climate change, we need consider the common good for all the humans on the earth. The common good refers to the total living conditions which can enable individuals to get the achievement which enables people to achieve humanity (google), whereas climate change is a serious issue that is eliminating human living resouces in many aspects. As we mentioned above...
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...Global Warming : cause and Mitigation SCI 110 December 4, 2013 Global Warming: cause and Mitigation Comparing contrast natural versus man-made climate changes. My sciences agree that there are natural causes to climate change so says the sun greenhouse effect and reflectivity. Many would also debate the man-made atmosphere changes can increase these significantly to be determined as a man-made change the global climate. Whenever sciences look at the history of the changes and whether they can have many different conclusions for rising temperature stay in that can be a normal Earth cycle. The greenhouse effect is something scientism turn was the resolution of plants release some energy back into the estimate fear is he causing a greenhouse type effect on the entire planet. The rule of reflectivity in the past sciences have concluded that ice melting and increase call cover can contribute to climate change also known is volcanoes eruption's in the past have been known to change the atmosphere. In my opinion global warming does exist the amount of man-made materials and emissions into the atmosphere is almost uncountable. To be naïve to believe that these emissions’ staying with in our atmosphere does not have a change on our global climate is ignorant to the fact that these emissions are home for toxic and dangerous to humanity and the earth itself. Although it may be difficult for politicians and business people to believe are to take advantage of the information given...
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...OUR VALUES As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the widespread availability of information has allowed individuals a great deal of transparency into the activities of their ideal employer. The surfacing of world issues in recent years, ranging from the effects of global warming on the environment to widespread poverty, has forged in the collective business ethos a new trend towards sustainable business practices. Additionally, with the recent decades’ emergence of women and visible minorities in the workforce, ethical questions regarding gender equality and racial discrimination have inevitably emerged into the spotlight of ethical scrutiny. This recent leaning towards transparency and sustainability has made it harder than ever for corporations to avoid the public witch hunt for ethical misconduct. Indeed, as students nearing graduation, a great uncertainty towards our future looms over us us with each day bringing a new controversy as to who to work for and who to avoid. The present paper seeks to compare Starbucks Coffee Company as a more favourable company to work under when compared to the controversial ExxonMobil on the ethical grounds of employee rights, supply chain regulations, and environment and community engagement STARBUCKS – SUPPLY CHAIN With an increasingly important mandate, the issue of Supply Chain Management is quickly becoming a prime question of transparency and respect for human dignity. For any corporation, both consumers and employees demand...
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...1. Is feed an opportunity? Based on this case, I think feed is an opportunity. First of all, when Shane worked in Laurence Candle Company, he found out that “ new brand of customer was willing to pay a premium for environmentally friendly products” (Bygrave & Zacharakis, 2010). Secondly, clean technologies, especially around combating global warming became an explosive upward investment trend. One reason is large price increases in gas and other fossil fuels. The other one is the raised awareness of global warming by prominent figures. Furthermore, this crisis of global warming also bring new opportunities for new jobs and new profits, building clean engines, harness the sun and the wind, stopping wasting energy, and using our planet’s plentiful coal resources without heating the planet. More precious thing is “ the climate crisis also offer us the chance to experience what very few generations in history have had the privilege of knowing a lot of things according to Bygrave & Zacharakis (2010). More and more customers and public are expecting companies to be more eco-friendly which makes it a big opportunity. On the other hand, “ with the wealth of interest by angel inventors and venture capitalists alike, many new companies have hit the ground running and have found success” (Bygrave & Zacharakis, 2010). Except those environment reasons, here hits the FEED in details. FEED combine composting technology and waste conversion technology together, which raw materials...
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...a means to distinguish between the employee-employer relationship and the associated legal considerations. As an example, you consider legal considerations such as discrimination in the workplace. You also study regulatory compliance issues for an organization, as well as the associated business consequences. The readings focus on workers’ compensation, occupational safety, and other worker protection laws, with a specific attention to the Family and Medical Leave Act. This week also covers the collective bargaining agreements and labor law, as well as several laws and decisions a company must make regarding these labor law issues. In addition, you examine equal opportunity in employment and Title VII, including what comprises this significant law. You review regulatory laws, environmental protection and global warning, as well as antitrust laws and unfair trade practices. The readings focus on introductory concepts and the laws that support these concepts. Employment and Regulatory Risk OBJECTIVE: Differentiate between types of employment relationships and the associated legal considerations. Resources: Ch. 31 & 32 of Business Law: Legal Environment, Online Commerce, Business Ethics, and International Issues Content • Ch. 31: Employment, Worker Protection, and Immigration Laws o Introduction to Employment, Worker Protection, and Immigration Laws o Worker’s Compensation • Case 31.1 Workers’ Compensation: Medrano v. Marshall Electrical...
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...situation in Vietnam: 12 III. Impact of Climate change on Viet Nam economy 14 1. Impact of Climate change on economy in general: 14 2. Climate change directly affects every economic sector 15 a. Impacts of climate change on agriculture, forestry and fisheries 15 b. Impact of climate change on industry sector 20 c. .Impacts of climate change on tourism sector 20 d. Impacts of climate change in components of the economy. 22 IV. Policies to deal with problems caused by climate change 26 1. Opportunities 26 2. Meeting the Challenges of Climate Change 26 The Three Approaches in Brief: 27 References 35 Literature Review There are many studies that have examined the effects of climate change on Vietnam’s economy. The majority of findings stated that climate change have negative impacts on Vietnam’s economy and suggest possible adaptation or mitigation measures to lessen the adverse impacts. The economies of some countries are more vulnerable to climate change than the global average, according to a report by World Bank (2009), Vietnam is one of the five countries predicted to be among the most affected by climate change due to its long coastlines. According to Tran Duc Vien in Climate change and its impact on agriculture in Vietnam, it is believed that climate change is going to have huge impact on people’s...
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...every part of the globe. In the last few years, climate change has become the most researched subject in science. The reason is that because climate change can affect significantly to the earth and it has to be taken care of. In a business world, particularly in Automotive Industry, climate change is also one of the must discussed subject, and because of automobile is one of the factors that produce the most CO2 (Carbon dioxide), it become one issue that force automotive industry to change their product to reduce the amount of CO2 emission. Climate change in automotive industry represent both threat and opportunity in the business. It gives opportunity for the car makers to develop a new technology that is more environmental friendly, which can reduce the amount of green house gas emission. It also gives the carmakers to create a more energy efficient in their operations, which can cut the unnecessary production costs. Other opportunity is the fact that they will use this global concern to further research and investigate the use of creating a new energy source, and helping reducing the pollution caused by the use of fossil fuels. However, for automotive industry, climate change does not only provide opportunities but also threat to the business. It is a threat because about 12 percent of all manmade green house gas emission today is in cars and trucks of all makes on the road today, which means that the car produced in the last 20 decades are producing enormous number of...
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...Climate of a place has components which include; atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. Climate change is the statistical distribution of weather patterns when that change lasts for an extended period of time. Climate change may also be termed as the carbon change because this change is caused by the accumulation of carbon dioxide and other particles that prevent part of the sun’s warming rays from reaching the earth’s atmosphere. The burning of carbon fuels notably wood, oil and coal generates greenhouse gases which creates a layer that trap the heat from the sun close to the earth’s atmosphere. These greenhouse gases cause depletion of the ozone layer that protects the human skin from harmful ultra violet sun rays that may cause cancer. Hospitality and Tourism industry have a two way relationship with the climate. The two way relationship between tourism and climate change has important economic and developmental implications for many regions in the world. It goes without saying that the hospitality, travel and tourism industry is a major contributor to global economic development. There are economies in the world whereby tourism is the backbone of their economic development. Climate change has a significant...
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...11th hour to give emphasis to what would become of humanity in the near future. The latest possible moment – we all must work hand-in-hand to make this a favourable possibility for everyone. It is a challenge we would all face today, but in due time we may reap a great harvest for our fellow people if we persevere. In the field of business, the role of this documentary is to give those in the corporate sector as well as those who own small enterprises an in depth look to why corporate social responsibility is important. They are given the opportunity to look back at the past, present and strive for a future that can still be altered. As the film progresses, the issues on global warming, extinction of species, deforestation as well as the slowly disappearing ocean habitats is depicted giving the viewer the chance to think about what he/she ought to do now. These concerns are actually our country’s own, too. Deforestation as a result of illegal logging had played its part in making matters worse for the past few years – floods had devastated lives, no trees to stop it in its tracks. The drought the country is experiencing – a sign of global warming. Polluted bodies of water had driven out the freshness of the fish as well as other aquatic creatures. Even though it has its share of endangered species, the Philippines however, does not have concerns on the extinction of any at the moment. This is most likely because of many other things the government is busy with. But no matter...
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...act on the principal’s behalf. There are four ways to form an agency, they include; express agency (the most common), implied agency, agency by ratification, and apparent agency. The only one not bound by contract is agency by ratification; the principle must ratify the contract. Both the principle and the agent have duties they must perform, both accountable for their own conduct. Chapter 19: Equal Opportunity in Employment Equal Opportunity in Employment requires treatment without discrimination for employees or job applicants and allows the ability to sue employers if not. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination in education, housing, transportation, and work. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, fair Employment Practices Act, applies to all employers with 15 or more employees, works to eliminate job discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, and religion. Title VII applies to disparate-treatment discrimination, which is against an individual and disparate-impact discrimination, which is against an entire class. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is responsible for enforcing most federal antidiscrimination laws. The three defenses to Title VII action include: merit, seniority, and bona fide occupational qualification. Chapter 20: Employment Compensation and Worker Protection Law After the industrial revolution, it became apparent because of, detrimental working conditions, abuse of child labor, and extreme hours that state and federal...
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