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In class, we covered the concept of screening. Please, explain what it is, and account for the tentative conclusions one can draw on what effects screening has on stock returns and company investments
LCA is commonly used to evaluate the environmental performance of products or processes. Please state what LCA means, and describe in general terms how it is performed. Also describe some of the difficulties associated with using this method.
Epstein presents in his book “Making Sustainability Work” how different management systems support the implementation of a corporate sustainability strategy.
a. Describe and exemplify in rather great detail, what features the costing system should have in order to be more useful when implementing a sustainability strategy
Give examples of how a badly designed costing system can hamper such an implementation
Sustainable certification systems in global value chains are assumed to improve sustainability.
Discuss and describe with the help of an example how competition between such certification systems can affect the sustainability of global supply chains (Obs bara eng svar!)
Explain what public procurement is. Also name and explain the four important principles that steer the process in public procurement. Use examples
What does integrated approach to reporting mean and how it adds to the traditional finacial reporting? Support your discussion with some example(s)
This question relates to sustainable finance and “stranded assets” in particular.
A. Describe what is meant with stranded assets
B. In class, we related to the concept of stranded assets to finacial theory. Please, account for the tentative conclusions one can draw from such comparison, and why
In Epstein and Buhovac they stress the importance of accountability for implementing and developing corporate sustainability. Based on ideas, themes and concepts in the book, develop a coherent and elaborate framework for becoming an accountable organization. In order to improve clarity, structure your answer in three to five categories
According to Hart’s (1995) natural-resource-based view, the constraints and challenges posed by the natural environment are one of the most important drivers of new resource and capability develop¬ment in companies. It is argued that companies pursuing a proactive environmental strategy can gain a competitive advantage. Using Hart’s (1995) natural-
resource-based view, make an assessment of INEOS’ sustainability strategy (see extract below), analyzing the company’s efforts in each of the three strategic areas outlined in the article (Pollution Prevention, Products Stewardship and Sustainable Development). Please elaborate on the following issues:
1) Based on how well the company’s sustainability strategy addresses key challenges in society and the environment, make an assessment of INEOS’ efforts in each of the three strategic areas. Discuss strengths and weaknesses of the sustainability
strategy by using relevant arguments from the course literature more broadly (7p).
2) Discuss based on the extract and Hart (1995) whether INEOS is likely to build any resources and capabilities from its
sustainability efforts that could contribute to building a competitive advantage. Explain which resources/capabilities and how
they are likely to contribute to improved competitiveness. (3p).
Describe and critically discuss sustainable marketing as an opportunity to shape sustainable consumption of products and services
What can logistics company do to improve its environmental sustainablity
This question relates sustainable investments and LCA.
A. In one sentence, what does “LCA” stand for and what is it?
B.
