First, select two companies in the same industry, iPhone and Samsung. Research the companies by scanning their websites, social platforms, ESG, CSR, Sustainability reports, and news sites that report on their sustainability initiatives.

Write and format your Sustainability Audit using the sub-heading and content-related instructions below. Your report should be between 4 to 6 pages, single-spaced, using TNR, 12-point font. Your report should include a title page with your name, ID, my name, course code, and date and a reference page at the end.

Section 1: Company Profiles

Describe these companies based on their size or scale (are they large, multinationals or small, independent retailers, for example), mission statements, key stakeholders, and anything else you think is relevant.

Section 2: Sustainability Profile

Next, summarize their definition of sustainability along with their current or ongoing sustainability goals and objectives. Again, please read through corporate websites, advertisements, news articles, social media posts and comments, annual reports, and any source to help you complete this audit.

Section 3: Sustainability Pillars

Next, determine if the companies' sustainability goals and objectives align with the UN's SDGs. Identify gaps in the companies' sustainability plans (if any). Take the time to carefully compare the UN's SDGs to the companies' goals and objectives.

Section 4: The Best Corporate Citizen

Based on your research, identify which of the two is the best corporate citizen, and explain why you've selected one company over its competitor.

Section 5: Personal Reflection

Define what sustainability means to you. Then, identify your sustainable development goals.

Section 6: References

Keep track of the sources you engage with. List these sources using the APA style guide

CLO 1: Describe the key components of economic sustainability.

CLO 1.2 Demonstrate an understanding of social sustainability.

CLO 1.3 Identify the various factors that influence environmental sustainability.