Background As the new Sustainability Director of an established European energy company now under increasing pressure to deliver an effective industry transition and transformation strategy, focusing on the production and distribution of renewable energy, you are keen to explore international business opportunities in Latin America. You have just come back from the COP26 Global Event hosted in Glasgow, where you have met potential partners and other stakeholders in the region. You are now keen to present a compelling business case to the Board, highlighting the opportunities, but also challenges of playing a key role in the region.
Required Complete a 2,500 word business case for the Board, covering the requirements as set out below. Some detailed background information about the region and their distinct economies, governments and interactions with the rest of the world. In your analysis, you will focus on the countries of particular interest and relevance to renewable energy industry players. A detailed critical analysis of the key challenges and business issues in the region, and how these might impact and affect your energy transition plans.
An overview of the main existing renewable energy companies active in the region (both local and international), and their respective responses to key local and regional needs and challenges.
An outline of a new sustainability strategy in the region, including key objectives and intended measures of success. Stated intentions and recommend with identified main stakeholders, with due consideration to key cultural sensitivities.
You must critically research and apply in your coursework relevant academic theory and sources, course concepts and frameworks and industry material. Your work must be fully referenced using the Harvard system.
