'Using responsible business theory to critique Ford's sustainability plan'

Ford have recently announced plans to upscale and accelerate their transition to electric vehicles (EVs). This is part of a broader pack of initiatives to improve Ford's environmental and social performance.

https://edition.cnn.com/2021/09/27/business/ford-electric-vehicle-factories/index.html(Links to an external site.)

Here you can see as summary of Ford's integrated financial and sustainability reporting

https://corporate.ford.com/microsites/integrated-sustainability-and-financial-report-2021/files/ir21-summary.pdf(Links to an external site.)

https://corporate.ford.com/microsites/integrated-sustainability-and-financial-report-2021/files/ir21.pdf(Links to an external site.)

For the essay you are expected to analyse the following five elements.

Circular Economy - 400 words

• Here I want to you to correctly critique what circular economy is.
• Identify and analyse Fords circular economy activities
• Critique any shortfalls or other possible opportunities to extend Ford's circularity
• You have limited words so you will need to focus on specific examples.