Element 010 Individual Report 2500 words (80%)
Case Study based report using concepts on ethics, sustainability, CSR. Critical evaluation, recommendations and alternatives
Format of assessment submission: Individual Case Study report (TurnitinUK)
Assignment word limit:2500 words
Weighting: 80%
Due Date:
Template – use this template, it will help you produce the report.
Template for MOD004230 Responsible Business 010 Individual Assessment.docx
Individual Task
You are to produce a 2,500-word report to critically evaluate how clothing consumers (you) and companies (fashion, clothing, apparel) respond to the challenges of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). It starts from the personal, to the corporate and to the social aspects. First, you analyse your own habits and attitudes toward clothing; second, you will analyse the life cycle of a chose personal garment (your own garment); thirdly, you will critically analyse the company (brand) response to SDG; and finally, you will offer alternatives for yourself, the company and the sector regarding SDG. This is an informed report and it is expected that you use the analytical tools, the concepts discussed in class, the evidence of your own garment for the analysis. It is very important to present EVIDENCE of your reflection (Clothes Journal, Life Cycle Table, Pictures and engagement with social media) of your personal reflection and transformation throughout the semester.
Your individual coursework will be marked as follows:
A suggested Template is offered including examples and tips. See Document Attached.
Personal Responsibility (approximately 300 words): Informed reflection about the role of clothing in your personal life and your understanding of the implications of clothing industry and your consumption of clothing.
Inventory of clothes: combination of picture + table. (week 1)
Based on your clothes journal: Why clothing is important for you? What are your criteria to buy clothes? Clothing identity. Clothing icons and inspiration. Expenditure and use. (weeks 2-8)
How your actions are related (contributing or not) to the Sustainable Development Goals. (weeks 2-8, particularly week 6)
20%
(learning outcome 2)
Life Cycle Assessment of your chosen garment (approximately 400 words): Apply the life cycle assessment analytical tool for tracing the cycle of raw materials/procurement, manufacturing, transportation/distribution, retail, consumption and disposal of garments. You will need to research what happens and the impact of the lifecycle stages involved for your chosen garment and reference the sources of information.
Description of your garment. Brand. (week 3)
Life Cycle Assessment (Raw Materials/Procurement, Manufacturing, Transport/Distribution, Retail, Consumption, Disposal. (weeks 4-5)
Summary of LCA. (weeks 4-5)
20%
(learning outcome 3)
Sustainable Development Goals (650 words): Critically analyse how the clothing brand/company is responding to the Sustainable Development Goals SDGs. You will need to include:
Brief description of the company/brand of your garment. (week 6)
Company’s approach to SDG, sustainability, ethics. (week 5-9)
Analysis of two Sustainable Development Goals for this particular company or brand. (week 6)
Critical evaluation (weeks 5-9)
25%
(learning outcome 1)
Alternatives, Recommendations and Learning (650 words): Smart alternatives based on research, recommendations for companies and the sector, and reflection on the student’s learning process.
Alternatives for YOU regarding your clothing habits in relation to the SDG (week 9)
Recommendations for the Company/Brand to contribute to the SDG. (week 10)
Your reflective practice/learning. (weeks 11-12)
Regarding learning objectives
Regarding skills, knowledge and values you acquire
Regarding groupwork skills, creative skills and the poster development
25%
(learning outcome 4)
