Persuasive Blog Assignment

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Persuasive Blog Assignment: Inspiring Corporations to Drive Sustainable Development

Objective: Write a persuasive blog post to inspire corporations to take action on one of the
United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Your blog should be compelling,
fact-driven, and motivational, with a clear call to action that encourages corporate leaders
to commit resources, expertise, or innovative solutions toward achieving your chosen SDG.

Guidelines:

Choose a Specific SDG: Select one Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) to focus on. Think
about which goal aligns well with corporate responsibility or innovation, such as:

Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy


Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Goal 13: Climate Action
Feel free to choose any other SDG that you feel corporations can directly impact.

Research the SDG: Provide a brief overview of the chosen SDG. Explain its significance, and
use facts or statistics to show why this goal is important and how corporations are uniquely
positioned to make a difference.

Address the Corporate Audience: Tailor your language to business leaders, investors, and
stakeholders. Consider their goals, such as profitability, reputation, long-term viability, and
employee retention, and explain how working toward your selected SDG can support these
aims.

Provide At least 2 Examples of Success: Highlight examples of companies or industry leaders


who have successfully integrated sustainable practices or innovations that align with your
chosen SDG. Explain the positive impacts these companies have experienced, including
improved reputation, customer loyalty, cost savings, and competitive advantage.

Present Clear, Actionable Steps: Suggest concrete steps corporations can take to support
the SDG. Examples could include:

Investment in sustainable practices or clean technology


Partnerships with NGOs or government organizations working on similar goals
Employee engagement initiatives or green certification programs
Innovative product design for sustainability
Include a Call to Action: Conclude with a strong call to action. Encourage corporations to
commit to at least one sustainable practice related to your chosen SDG. Be bold but
realistic, urging leaders to consider both the environmental and social responsibilities
alongside the financial benefits.

Length: 600–800 words


Audience: Business leaders, corporate sustainability officers, and stakeholders
Evaluation Criteria:

Business Writing incorporating 7Cs (2 marks)


Persuasiveness ( 2 marks)
Clarity and Coherence (2 marks)
Evidence and Research: credible data, examples, and references (2 marks)
Engagement: writing inspire, engage, and appeal to the corporate audience (2 marks)

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