'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. Sustainable Value - 500 words Analyse Ford's sustainability reporting in terms of its fit with the sustainable value creation framework (Hart and Milstein, 2003) In which of the four segments (1.Clean Technology; 2. Sustainability Vision; Pollution prevention; 3. Product Stewardship) do Ford's initiatives sit? Here I am looking for you to correctly match specific activities e.g. circular economy, human rights, electrification, to a segment. Also take time to critically reflect on any mismatch or shortcoming.