Assignment 2: Course Project—Sustainability Programs

In this assignment, you will continue your analysis of sustainability  issues at a hypothetical organization—Top Shelf Shoes. This assignment  will allow you the opportunity to build knowledge and practice of the  sustainable elements of corporate operations.

Click here to download and review the Top Shelf scenario.

Using the module readings, the Argosy University online library  resources, and the Internet, research sustainability products and  programs.

Write a memo to Tie, the founder of Top Shelf Shoes, that explains  how one-off products or programs, such as the Green Shoe or a  shoe-recycling program, may be insufficient to achieve the broader goals  of sustainability.

As part of the memo also address the following as they apply to Top  Shelf Shoes. Make assumptions about the company product line as  necessary.

• Analyze specific business products and practices as they relate to eco-efficiency.
• Analyze specific business products and practices as they relate to product stewardship and supply chains.
• Explain how eco-efficiency and product stewardship can contribute to sustainability and achieving business goals.

***Please be mindful of the Grading rubics***

Write a 3–4-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to  citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention:  LastnameFirstInitial_M2_A2.doc.

By the due date assigned, deliver your assignment to the Submissions Area.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria   Maximum Points    Explained  how one-off products or programs may be insufficient to achieve the  broader goals of sustainability at Top Shelf Shoes.  28    Assertions  demonstrated analysis of specific business products and practices as  they relate to the goals of sustainable business.  28    Wrote a memo covering all the listed items and giving reasons to support your assertions.  28    Wrote  in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical  scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources;  displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.  16    Total:  100