Select a company of your choice from FTSE 500 or similar (ensure that the company is large and reports are readily available online) and address the following points (20 marks):

3.1 Conduct the overview of this business in general (product ranges sold, financial summary, unique selling points, industry overview, nature of the competition and challenges faced by the company) (5 marks)

3.2 Critically assess the companys Sustainability or ESG (Environment, Sustainability and Governance) report and decide whether you find the companys claims of sustainability convincing. Pick at least 2 claims each for Environment, Sustainability and Governance aspects. Identify key issues in terms transparency, validity of the claims made (green washing, social washing, cherry picking good information and more) (10 marks).

3.3 Based on the above analysis, recommend measures to address key challenges with current reporting practices of ESG factors from your viewpoint (5 marks).