SBP310 Fundamentals of Sustainable Business Practices End-of-Course Assessment – July Semester 2025

INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS:

1. This End-of-Course Assessment paper comprises 11 pages (including the cover page).
2. You are to include the following particulars in your submission: Course Code, Title of the ECA, SUSS PI No., Your Name, and Submission Date.
3. Late submission will be subjected to the marks deduction scheme. Please refer to the Student Handbook for details.

IMPORTANT NOTE

ECA Submission Deadline:

Wednesday, 05 November 2025 12:00 pm 

ECA Submission Guidelines

Please follow the submission instructions stated below:

A – What Must Be Submitted

You are required to submit the following THREE (3) items for marking and grading: 

• A Report (you should submit this item first as it carries the highest weightage).

• A Video Presentation: refer to Canvas T/TG/RESIT course site > Assignments > ECA_VIDEO for the step-by-step guide on how to submit the video.

• The set of PowerPoint slides, converted to PDF, upon which the video presentation is based.

Please verify your submissions after you have submitted the above THREE (3) items.

B – Submission Deadline

• The THREE (3) items of Report, Video and Presentation Summary are to be submitted by 12 noon on the submission deadline.

• You are allowed multiple submissions till the cut-off date for each of the THREE (3) items.

• Late submission of any of the THREE (3) items will be subjected to mark-deduction scheme by the University. Please refer to Section 5.2 Para 2.4 of the Student Handbook.

C – How the (3) Items Should Be Submitted

• The Report: submit online to Canvas via TurnItIn (for plagiarism detection) 

• The Video: submit online to Canvas (refer to Canvas T/TG/RESIT course site >

Assignments > ECA_VIDEO for the step-by-step guide on how to submit the video)

• The Presentation Summary:

  – Submit online to Canvas via TurnItIn (PPT must be converted to PDF and submission is in PDF only)
  – The PPT must contain at least 20 words

• Avoid using a public WiFi connection for submitting large video files. If you are using public wireless (WiFi) connection (e.g. SG Wireless at public areas), you might encounter a break in the connection when sending large files.

D – Additional guidelines on file formatting are given as follows

E – Please be Aware of the Following

Submission in hardcopy or any other means not given in the above guidelines will not be accepted. You do not need to submit any other forms or cover sheets (e.g. form ET3) with your ECA.

You are reminded that electronic transmission is not immediate. The network traffic may be particularly heavy on the date of submission deadline and connections to the system cannot be guaranteed. Hence, you are advised to submit your work early. Canvas will allow you to submit your work late but your work will be subjected to the mark-deduction scheme. You should therefore not jeopardise your course result by submitting your ECA at the last minute.

It is your responsibility to check and ensure that your files are successfully submitted to Canvas.

F – Plagiarism and Collusion

Plagiarism and collusion are forms of cheating and are not acceptable in any form in a student’s work, including this ECA. Plagiarism and collusion are taking work done by others or work done together with others respectively and passing it off as your own. You can avoid plagiarism by giving appropriate references when you use other people’s ideas, words or pictures (including diagrams). Refer to the APA Manual if you need reminding about quoting and referencing. You can avoid collusion by ensuring that your submission is based on your own individual effort.   

The electronic submission of your ECA will be screened by plagiarism detection software. For more information about plagiarism and collusion, you should refer to the Student Handbook (Section 5.2.1.3). You are reminded that SUSS takes a tough stance against plagiarism or collusion. Serious cases will normally result in the student being referred to SUSS’s Student Disciplinary Group. For other cases, significant mark penalties or expulsion from the course will be imposed.

G – Use of Generative AI Tools (Allowed)

The use of generative AI tools is allowed for this assignment.

• You are expected to provide proper attribution if you use generative AI tools while completing the assignment, including appropriate and discipline-specific citation, a table detailing the name of the AI tool used, the approach to using the tool (e.g. what prompts were used), the full output provided by the tool, and which part of the output was adapted for the assignment;

• To take note of section 3, paragraph 3.2 and section 5.2, paragraph 2A.1 (Viva Voce) of the Student Handbook;

• The University has the right to exercise the viva voce option to determine the authorship of a student’s submission should there be reasonable grounds to suspect that the submission may not be fully the student’s own work.

• For more details on academic integrity and guidance on responsible use of generative AI tools in assignments, please refer to the TLC website for more details;

• The University will continue to review the use of generative AI tools based on feedback and in light of developments in AI and related technologies.   

Video Presentation Evaluation Criteria

Note:  Students will be assessed on the quality of the presentation and not the quality of the video recording. However, the recording is expected to have video and audio clarity. Showing your PowerPoint projection in the background is NOT required.

Organisation of Presentation                                                                                      o/8

• Logical flow of presentation

Posture & Body Language                                                                                          o/5

• Posture: Standing, straight back etc…
• Body language:

– Hand gestures supporting oral arguments, etc…

Eye-Contact                                                                                                                 o/5

• Looking at the video camera
• No reading of slides or notes or cue cards

Pace & Articulation                                                                                                     o/7

• Pace: Speaks neither too fast nor too slow
• Articulation: Oral expression is clear and confident in the presentation.

TOTAL                                                                                                                       o/25

Presentation Summary Evaluation Criteria

TOTAL                                                                                                                       o/10

Important Note: Grading of TMA/GBA/ECA Submissions

Marks awarded to your assignment are based on the following guidelines:

1. 80% of the marks are allocated to the content of your answers:

• The marks awarded to what your answers cover depend on the extent to which they cover the key points that correctly and comprehensively address each question.
• The key points should be supported by evidence drawn from course materials and, wherever relevant, from other credible sources.

2. 20% of the marks are allocated to the presentation of your answers:

Wherever applicable, the marks awarded to how your answers are presented depend on the extent to which your answers:

• form a sound reasoning by developing those key points in a clear, logical and succinct manner;
• provide proper and adequate in-text citations and referencing to content drawn from course materials and other credible sources;
• strictly follow APA formatting and style guidelines^[1], in particular for:
  – in-text citations and end-of-report references;
  – the identification of figures and tables;

• use, wherever relevant, the specialised vocabulary and terminology commonly used in discussions about the topic(s) covered by each question;
• provide a reference or bibliography at the end of the main report;
• include the less relevant details in an Appendix;
• use sentence constructions that are grammatically and syntactically correct;
• are free from spelling mistakes;
• present the workings, numerical formulations and results in a logical manner that follows the APA formatting and style guidelines;
• design and present graphs, diagrams and plots that follow the APA formatting and style guidelines;
• are highly original;
• have proper formatting, which may:
  – include a properly formatted cover page;
  – respect the answer length/word count set out in the assignment guidelines, if any is prescribed;
  – present answers in paragraphs with proper spacing and page margins; include page numbers and appendices, if necessary.

(Full marks: 100)

Section A (65 marks)

Answer ALL questions in this section.

Question 1

Chew’s Agriculture Pte Ltd (Chew’s Agriculture) operates a 20-hectare breeder farm in Singapore, producing high-quality fertile eggs for both meat and egg production. By using climate-controlled poultry houses, fully automated rearing systems, and 100% plant-based feed that is free from antibiotics and hormones and produced in-house, the farm ensures optimal conditions for its hens. State-of-the-art processing and strict selection guarantee that only the best eggs reach customers. As a local producer, Chew’s Agriculture offers a lower carbon footprint while upholding its promise to “Buy Safe, Eat Fresh,” supported by stringent certifications and safety practices.

Visit the company website to learn more.

https://www.chewsegg.com/

Analyse how Chew’s Agriculture incorporates sustainability into its business practices.

(25 marks)

Question 2

Chew’s Agriculture, a major egg producer in Singapore, has secured Singapore’s first sustainability-linked loan for an SME, a 10-year, SGD 27 million loan from DBS Bank. This financing is specifically for the construction of a new farm with larger cage-free facilities to ensure optimal conditions for its layer hens. A key feature of the loan is that Chew’s Agriculture will benefit from lower interest rates if it meets predetermined environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance metrics, specifically by adhering to Humane Farm Animal Care (HFAC) standards. These standards encompass providing wholesome feed, appropriate environmental design, responsible livestock management, and skilled animal care, which contribute to both hen well-being and the production of more nutritious eggs. With 95% of its 500,000 daily eggs distributed locally, Chew’s is committed to renewing its HFAC certification, recognising the growing consumer demand for responsibly and ethically-farmed products. DBS views this as a significant step for SMEs in integrating sustainable business practices and expects more companies to advance their sustainability agenda through such incentivebased financing.

Learn more by clicking the link below.  https://www.dbs.com/newsroom/Chews_Agriculture_signs_Singapores_first_SME_s ustainability_linked_loan_with_DBS

Appraise Chew’s Agriculture’s new farm project through the lens of DBS by applying responsible investment principles.

(22 marks)

Question 3

Chew’s Agriculture has launched a pioneering initiative to convert chicken manure, a by-product of egg production, into a nutrient-rich soil enhancer. Developed in partnership with an innovative technology provider, this project reduces waste, lowers carbon emissions, and advances sustainable farming practices. Traditionally, chicken manure has been costly to manage in Singapore, with conventional treatment methods contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. This new approach converts manure into a valuable, eco-friendly product that enhances soil quality and increases arable land productivity. The long-term benefits include reduced waste and pollution, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and healthier plant growth through decreased reliance on synthetic fertilisers. All of which support sustainable agriculture. With this initiative, Chew’s Agriculture demonstrates its firm commitment to sustainability while setting a benchmark for the broader agriculture industry.

Learn more by clicking the link below.  https://www.chewsegg.com/post/cracking-the-code-on-sustainability-chew-sagriculture-s-waste-upcycling-initiative

Discuss how Chew’s Agriculture applies Circular Economy principles through its waste upcycling initiative.

(18 marks)

SECTION B (25 marks)

Answer ALL questions in this section.

Question 4

Demonstrate your ability to perform an oral presentation by preparing a presentation video on the topic “Chew’s Agriculture: A Pioneer in Sustainable Egg Production” using the insights from SECTION A. The video should be between 3 and 6 minutes in duration.

There are two methods for ECA video assignment submission: either Record Media or Upload Media. For Upload Media, please note that your file size should be no more than 500MB and the format is in .mp4.

(25 marks)

SECTION C (10 marks)

Answer ALL questions in this section.

Question 5

Apply independent thinking and relevant skills to prepare a set of PowerPoint presentation slides that is based on the video presentation in Section B. Please note that the PowerPoint file must be converted to a PDF file before submission to SUSS (Canvas).

(10 marks)

—– END OF ECA PAPER –

[1] You can find a short tutorial on the APA formatting and style guidelines here: https://apastyle.apa.org/index.

Additional details (pertaining to tables and figures) can be found here: https://is.gd/O4vDdT .

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