Write a research paper that critically examines the Supreme Court’s decision on
Friday, June 28, 2024, to overturn the Chevron doctrine. The paper should explore how this landmark
decision will directly and indirectly affect the three dimensions of sustainability: environmental, social,
and financial (economic).
The paper should be at least five pages in length, double-spaced.
• Use 12-point Times New Roman font.
• Ensure that your paper includes appropriate citations and references in APA format.
• Full citations should be listed at the end of the essay. The list of references is not included in
the five-page limitation. (Scholarly sources ONLY & the two included at the bottom)
the five-page limitation. (Scholarly sources ONLY & the two included at the bottom)
1. Introduction:
o Begin with an overview of the Chevron doctrine, including its history and significance
in U.S. legal and regulatory frameworks.
o Begin with an overview of the Chevron doctrine, including its history and significance
in U.S. legal and regulatory frameworks.
2. Environmental Impact:
o Discuss how the overturning of the Chevron doctrine could influence environmental
regulations and policies.
o Explore potential changes in how environmental agencies interpret and enforce laws,
and how this might affect sustainability practices.
o Consider both direct and indirect consequences on environmental protection efforts,
climate change mitigation, and conservation initiatives.
o Discuss how the overturning of the Chevron doctrine could influence environmental
regulations and policies.
o Explore potential changes in how environmental agencies interpret and enforce laws,
and how this might affect sustainability practices.
o Consider both direct and indirect consequences on environmental protection efforts,
climate change mitigation, and conservation initiatives.
3. Social Impact:
o Analyze the social implications of the Supreme Court’s decision, particularly in terms of
public health, community well-being, and social equity.
o Evaluate how changes in regulatory practices might affect marginalized communities,
labor rights, and access to essential services.
o Analyze the social implications of the Supreme Court’s decision, particularly in terms of
public health, community well-being, and social equity.
o Evaluate how changes in regulatory practices might affect marginalized communities,
labor rights, and access to essential services.
4. Financial (Economic) Impact:
o Assess the potential economic consequences of the ruling, focusing on how businesses,
industries, and markets may be affected.
o Explore the impact on corporate sustainability practices, including changes in
compliance costs, investment in sustainable technologies, and long-term economic
growth.
o Consider the role of regulatory uncertainty and how it may influence business decisions
and economic stability.
o Assess the potential economic consequences of the ruling, focusing on how businesses,
industries, and markets may be affected.
o Explore the impact on corporate sustainability practices, including changes in
compliance costs, investment in sustainable technologies, and long-term economic
growth.
o Consider the role of regulatory uncertainty and how it may influence business decisions
and economic stability.
5. Conclusion:
o Summarize the key findings of your analysis, highlighting the most significant direct
and indirect effects of the Supreme Court’s decision on the three dimensions of
sustainability. o Offer any recommendations or considerations for policymakers, businesses, and
communities in navigating the post-Chevron landscape.
o Summarize the key findings of your analysis, highlighting the most significant direct
and indirect effects of the Supreme Court’s decision on the three dimensions of
sustainability. o Offer any recommendations or considerations for policymakers, businesses, and
communities in navigating the post-Chevron landscape.
Please see if you have access for these two materials:
Epstein, Marc J. & Buhovac, Adriana R. (2014). Making Sustainability Work: Best Practices in
Managing and Measuring Corporate Social, Environmental and Economic Impacts (2nd ed.).
San Francisco, CA: Berrettt-Koehler Publishers, Inc.
Managing and Measuring Corporate Social, Environmental and Economic Impacts (2nd ed.).
San Francisco, CA: Berrettt-Koehler Publishers, Inc.
Kaynak, Hale, & Montiel, Ivan (2009). “The Relationship between Sustainable Supply Chain
Management and Sustainable Performance: An Integrated Framework.” Published in the
Academy of Management Best Paper Proceedings, Chicago, IL, August.
Management and Sustainable Performance: An Integrated Framework.” Published in the
Academy of Management Best Paper Proceedings, Chicago, IL, August.