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Final Paper PAPER INTRODUCTION This final paper is in place of a final exam for this class. It is an individual assignment. Follow the link https://about.nike.com/en/newsroom/reports/fy22-nike-inc-impact-report to the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report of an American Fortune 500 company. Your assignment is to read all the sections that focus on various aspects of the company’s sustainability results, plans, and goals. Make sure to use critical thinking as you read. Write a 2–3 pages (single-space) report following the requirements below. Your goal is to analyze their sustainability claims, making sure to cover the items listed below. You may have to follow links that are embedded in the report to find data. You may also do outside research to support your statements and thoughts. Cite all sources. Please review and edit your paper so that it is organized, easy to follow and accurate. The quality of the writing will be a part of the grade. REQUIREMENTS 1. Write a brief introduction about the company’s Sustainability Plans and goals. Explain any unfamiliar terminology that they use. 2. Find examples for a minimum of 3 of the sustainability analysis and measurement methods that we discussed in class. Explain how the examples fit the chosen sustainability topics. Here’s a list of the topics we covered in class. Please cite the examples with page numbers from the CSR report. • Circular Economy • Carbon Footprint • GHGs • Global Warming Potential/Environmental Impact Categories • Life Cycle Analysis • Pollution and Environmental Damage • Green Design Principles (specify which ones) • Carbon neutral, Net Zero Emissions and Carbon Negative 3. Which of the following areas does the CSR report address? Make the connection between what the CSR report says and what you know about the sustainability issues in these areas. • Energy • Water • Waste and E-Waste • Manufacturing/Supply Chain • Activities needed to reach Carbon Neutrality, Net Zero Emissions, etc. • Sustainable Development 4. Do an engineering analysis of your findings. Address topics: a. Did you find any examples of greenwashing? Which type of greenwashing? b. Was the data/information presented in the report valid and reasonable? Any misleading or specious data? c. Are the company’s sustainability goals and plans realistic? DELIVERABLES A 2-3 pages (single spaced) paper. You may use charts, figures, and images to help illustrate your ideas, but they should not be used as a replacement for well-written explanations. Referenced or quoted materials should be cited in the paper. Any sign of plagiarism will result in a failing grade for this assignment. GRADING Final Report is worth 10% of the final course grade. Rubric to follow as a separate file.
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Analysis of Nike Inc.'s Sustainability Plans and Goals

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Introduction:
Nike Inc., an esteemed American Fortune 500 company, acknowledges the significance of
sustainability in its business operations and is actively engaged in addressing environmental and
social challenges. The company has made notable progress in corporate social responsibility
(CSR) and sustainability, demonstrating its dedication to responsible practices and mitigating
adverse impacts. This paper aims to critically examine Nike's sustainability claims, with a
specific focus on their sustainability plans and goals. Moreover, it seeks to evaluate the
effectiveness of the methods employed by Nike to promote sustainability and determine the
reliability of the data and information presented in their CSR report. In order to facilitate a
comprehensive understanding of the report, unfamiliar terminology used will be clarified.
Furthermore, examples of sustainability analysis and measurement methods discussed in class
will be employed to assess their relevance to Nike's chosen sustainability topics.
Nike's sustainability initiatives reflect a genuine commitment to addressing environmental and
social challenges rather than being mere superficial gestures. The company integrates sustainable
practices throughout its operations, from sourcing raw materials to manufacturing, distribution,
and product end-of-life management. To understand Nike's CSR report fully, familiarity with
industry-specific terms such as circular economy, carbon footprint, GHGs, global warming
potential, life cycle analysis, pollution, and green design principles is crucial. Nike's core
sustainability agenda revolves around embracing a circular economy model, aiming to minimize
waste, promote recycling, and reduce reliance on finite resources (Wagner, 2022). They
emphasize sustainable materials, product recycling, and designing for durability. Nike also
recognizes the importance of reducing its carbon footprint and combating climate change. The
company measures and tracks emissions, utilizing initiatives like the Nike Air Manufacturing
Innovation program to minimize energy consumption and associated emissions. Furthermore,
Nike conducts life cycle analyses to understand the environmental impact of its products,
enabling improvements in resource consumption, emissions reduction, and responsible end-oflife management. An analysis of Nike's CSR report will evaluate the alignment of its
sustainability claims with current challenges. Through critical engineering analysis, the realism
of Nike's sustainability goals and plans will be assessed, alongside the identification of any
potential greenwashing and the evaluation of data validity (NIKE, Inc., 2023). This examination
aims to provide insights into Nike's sustainability performance and its commitment to a more
sustainable future.
1. Sustainability Plans and Goals:
Nike's CSR report showcases the company's dedication to sustainability and lays out their
ambitious sustainability plans and goals. Central to their sustainability strategy is the Move to
Zero initiative, which aims to minimize the environmental impact of Nike's operations and drive
positive change throughout their supply chain. The following unfamiliar terminologies are
crucial to understanding Nike's sustainability commitments...


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