Strategy
ESG Strategy for a Fast-Growing D2C Cosmetics Brand
Overview
What this challenge is about.
You are a junior ESG consultant hired by Glow & Green. Your task is to propose a governance mechanism (e.g., an ESG committee, board-level oversight, or stakeholder advisory panel) that aligns with the company's size and culture. You must also identify key ESG metrics to report and suggest how to avoid greenwashing. Success means delivering a clear, actionable plan that balances ambition with feasibility.
The Brief
What you'll do, and what you'll demonstrate.
How can Glow & Green implement a credible ESG governance framework that satisfies investor demands and customer expectations without overburdening its lean operations?
Earning criteria — what you'll demonstrate
- Apply agency theory to real-world governance structures
- Design governance mechanisms that align stakeholder interests
- Critically evaluate ESG reporting standards and their limitations
- Analyze trade-offs between growth and sustainability in a startup context
Program Fit
Where this fits in your program.
Sharpens the same skills your degree expects you to demonstrate.
Skills
Skills you'll demonstrate.
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Careers
Roles this prepares you for.
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