1. Examine the different concepts relevant to the reduction of emissions for focal firms and supply chains. In your analysis acknowledge that some of these concepts are used interchangeably at times, potentially affecting how information is reported and communicated by different stakeholders of the supply network (ILOs 1 and 4)
. Excellent assignments will demonstrate a critical comparative review of different concepts and types of emissions, supported by high-quality references. Drawing on examples to explain these different concepts is welcomed.
2. Choosing one global supply network as an example [(e.g., at the level of one specific product (e.g., car), or a sector (e.g., food)], analyse how the previously discussed concepts (in point 1) apply to its context. Additionally, critically reflect on the challenges faced by this global supply network and the actions/interventions implemented in its quest for net-zero emissions (ILOs 2 and 3)
. Excellent assignments will provide a clearly bounded empirical example, well-supported by multiple sources of evidence (e.g., company reports, media releases, trade magazines). Moreover, they will look into emergent technologies being used or showing potential for contribution towards the net-zero emissions target.
3. In light of the previous analysis (in point 2), discuss the opportunities and potential implications for longer-term strategic approaches to supply network (re)design; also taking into consideration focal firm accountability in carbon reporting (ILOs 1, 2, 3 and 4)
. Excellent assignments will demonstrate critical reflection on the challenges and opportunities of transforming networks for an improved (environmental) performance, climate change disclosure and accountability. Both theoretical concepts and empirical evidence should inform the discussion to deliver insights relevant to further research and practice.