Select an industry which includes business and commercial organisations OR not-forprofit social organisations in the local economy (e.g. tourism, automotive, food, retail, medical, healthcare, personal care and so on), using local organisations as exemplars, evaluate the extent to which the industry is embracing the concept of sustainability.
Report length: no more than 2000 words excluding table of contents, references and appendices.
Structured report, presented in an appropriate business manner, including:
– Executive summary
– Table of contents
– Introduction – a brief description of your chosen industry and an overview of the major trends related to sustainability
– Main body – detailed information about approaches of exemplar companies within the industry toward sustainability. Use the triple bottom line framework and/or other relevant conceptual frameworks to analyse sustainability management approaches and activities of the exemplar companies.
– Concluding remarks – summary of the analysis and recommendations References
Marking criteria:
– The nature, characteristics and prominent features of the industry and sustainability are explained clearly
– Appropriate conceptual frameworks are identified and applied to selected organisations representing the industry
– A minimum of 3 and maximum of 6 organisations should be included in the analysis
– The strategic aims and goals of selected organisations representing the industry are explained in the context of enacting sustainable strategies
– Valid recommendations and explanations for the development of future sustainability strategies are presented with supporting evidence
– The report is presented in accordance with common conventions, including citations to peer reviewed journals, company documents, business databases, etc. using Harvard referencing style
Attached are sample reports and lectures. Please use visuals
