Approaches to Tackling Climate Change in Business: Critical Evaluation

Understanding the paradox of the relationship between business and climate change

Task:

Business has a paradoxical relationship to climate change. On the one hand, businesses are prime contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. On the other hand, the entrepreneurial and innovative character of business activity can offer vital solutions to climate change mitigation and adaptation. Critically evaluate ONE approach to tackling climate change discussed in this module with reference to the above outlined paradox.

We will be assessing your essay in terms of the following criteria:

Content:

o Understanding the paradox of the relationship between business and climate change
o Evaluate business strategies and policy options to mitigate and adapt to climate change
o Critical reasoning and analysis
o Understanding and evaluating recent research about the relationship between business and climate change
o Understanding the political and ethical dimensions of business conductStructure
o Logical argument flow
o Clarity of expression
o Suitable use of sub-headings