Business sustainability, business and finance homework

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Business sustainability, business and finance homework

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1. What is the market’s role in driving sustainability in oil and gas industry? How is that different from the role of market forces in driving sustainability in oil and gas industry? Read this question carefully – the market and market forces
are two different factors.
2. The discussion of Ecological Footprints (page 109 of Beyond Greening by Hart) makes an interesting point that it is not only firms that are responsible, but also consumers. What thoughts come to you on reading this small but crucial piece of
information? For example, consider the question of over-consumption and regional disparities. We tend to believe that both over-consumption and over-population are a problem in Asia – indeed, this was a talking point at the
Paris Climate Talks. Certainly, overpopulation is an issue there, but in reality, over-consumption is far more of a problem in the western world. That is what the Footprint concept points to (also see page 38 of the Green Economy).
 
My own footprint calculation is attached in the screenshot. I figured since I drive a Prius, have energy-efficient stuff in our home, burn wood for heat and grow about 10% of our food I’d be a footprint superstar.  But as you can see I have a long way to go before I get down to the 1:1 ratio…this is a humbling exercise.
 
Visit http://www.footprintnetwork.org to learn a bit more about ecological footprints, the method used to calculate them, data from various geographical regions, etc. You’ll have to use either the Calgary or Ontario models, or a
similar US city, as not all Canadian cities have information in this database. What’s your footprint? (http://www.footprintnetwork.org/en/index.php/GFN/page/personal_footprint/)
What do you feel about that number, and are you motivated to do anything about it? Why or why not?  (Don’t be afraid
to say “no” – discussion is best when there is respectful debate and dissent).
Answer should be 1000 words  with APA referancing
 
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Change Management for Sustainability

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Change Management for Sustainability

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Watch the Did You Know video (link below) and then complete the reading below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u06BXgWbGvA
Did You Know (Officially updated for 2017)
Duration: 4:37
User: n/a – Added: 9/3/16
Reading:

 
Explain and answer the following questions citing at least three sources of supporting evidence in APA format from the video and readings as well as two credible information sources you have researched yourself.
Answer should be well developed and organized with an introduction, body, and conclusion. Estimated length 350 words.

  • What are the forces driving change in an organization (provide examples) and why is it important for an organization to be aware of them?
  • What do you think organizations can do to protect themselves against the risk that these forces pose?
  • What do you think individuals can do to protect themselves against the risks that these forces pose?
 
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Business sustainability

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Business sustainability questions

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These are questions from Business sustainability class. Please be critical in your answer. You can use only “websites” as sources and make sure to cite properly. (APA style)
Provide an answer of 150-200 words for the following questions (10 points each):

  1. List & define the three elements of the Triple Bottom Line. Why is it important to find the sustainability “sweet spot” where all these elements intersect?
  2. Compare and contrast the pros and cons of bottled water vs. using water bottles filled with tap/filtered water.
  3. One of the 10 principles of biomimicry is to “shop locally”. List a product you currently buy from a large chain like Walmart that may be shipped from around the globe that you could purchase locally( Pick something from Walmart that you may find locally ). How would this improve the Triple Bottom Line?
  4. Describe the role you feel that corporations can take to improve the economic, environmental, and social issues faced in the world today.
 
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Sustainability Report-Business Comparison

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Annual Sustainability Report – Business Comparison
 
 
Some notes about my paper. On the first page in the second paragraph it’s highlighted in yellow, I’m not sure how to cite that paragraph as its information from the report but not all a direct quote. If you can find a way to rephrase this, please do so.
 
I have to answer the following questions in regards to the Coca-Cola report. The ones highlighted in yellow have been answered. Step 3 questions I did not start on and step 2 questions , I wrote some information but needs more emphasis.
 
 

  1. Do the metrics that are presented lead you to believe that the company is on track towards sustainability as you or others define it? Why? Why not?

 

  1. Consider different viewpoints on sustainability. How would this report reflect sustainability:
    1. To a business person or investor
    2. To an environmental scientist
    3. To an activist or concerned member of the public.

 
I answered the viewpoint to an investor, and started to answer to an activist but that can be edited and sustainability to an environmental scientist has to be answered.
 
Step 2: Compare two businesses: How does the Exxon-Mobil (or Coca-Cola) report compare to the other company you chose? 
 
Compare and contrast the two reports by answering the following questions:

  1. What key points (in your opinion) are emphasized or omitted by each company? Started this, needs more emphasis.

 

  1. In your evaluation, which company is more sustainable? Why? (wrote some information, need more details on why coca-cola is more sustainable)

 
Step 3: Compare the report with third-party guidelines for voluntary sustainability reporting
 

  • For Coca-Cola Enterprises, you will refer to the G4 voluntary reporting standards of the Global Reporting Initiative.

Consider the following questions:

  1. Do the voluntary guidelines sufficiently measure (social, environmental, or economic) sustainability)?
  2. Does the company’s annual report emphasize relevant third-party guidelines?
  3. Is this a good way to keep companies on track for sustainability?

 
 
Step 4: Complete your written summary
 

  • Your written summary will be a brief essay that addresses the questions outlined in steps 1-3 and your analysis of how this report relates to concepts from class. You should include specific data from the companies’ reports, and these should be properly cited.

 

  • The full summary should not be more than 4-5 pages (not including footnotes, references, or attachments), single-spaced, 12 pt. font.

 
 

 
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