Sustainable Business Leadership CA
However, your CEO is not happy with the general awareness/knowledge of staff regarding all matters ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance)/Sustainability and the lack of current initiatives/programs related to same within the firm.
As the new CSO she wants you to:
A) write a paper that will be posted to the company’s intranet site that details:
· The Why – The reasons why planet earth/the biosphere, and by extension humanity’s way of life, are in deep distress due to climate change, air pollution, energy insecurity and the knock-on effects of same.
· The How – How the following are dealing with the issues we are facing/bringing the public’s attention to problems.
· Individuals.
· NGOs.
· National Governments and Supranational Governments e.g. the EU
· International agencies such as the UN, IPCC etc.
· Peaceful advocators and direct-action groups such as Just Stop Oil.
· Corporations in general and those building “clean” green energy solutions.
· The When – we all know the clock is ticking, but what are the scientists saying re tipping points – what are the milestones involved (real world examples)? (50 Marks)
B) Explain why corporations must play the biggest role in helping to get the planet/humanity back to a position of climate stability and greater equality. Detail what existing corporations are the best exemplars of sustainability, (20 Marks)
C) Create a strategy for the firm that kick starts real and long-lasting sustainability approach and what quick wins, to create momentum, are possible.
(30 Marks)
Marking Rubric for SBL Assignment
1
Presentation & Writing Style
10
2
Coverage of subject matter
20
3
Understanding of subject matter
30
4
Original thinking and perspectives
10
5
Academic Material, Evidence of wide reading and Citation
20
6
Synthesis and Cogency of Positon
10
Assignment Total →
100
Format: Professional Report Max Words: 3,500 Font/Formatting: Cambria 12 | 1.5 Spacing | Justified with Page Border Must Haves:
Table of Contents | Page Numbers | Cover Page with Design
An Introduction/Executive Summary | Middle Section with Discussion and Analysis | A Conclusion
Academic Papers and Relevant Articles/Books Must be Referenced using Harvard Referencing methodology