Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability (10 marks)

On 12 October 2022 Sage acquired Spherics. Answer the following questions:

1. Briefly outline the business environment and strategy for acquiring Spherics. (2 marks)
2. Critically discuss the stakeholders are who are impacted by the acquisition of Spherics and explain their relationship with Sage. (5 marks)

Critically analyse Sages approach to the climate problem and explain how the company is using its Net Zero goals to influence the wider business community. (3 marks