Ethical consumption

Subject: Business Studies

Theme: Ethical consumption


Alison Buckley (2021)

Class level: 2nd year.

Lesson plan 1 (PDF opens in a new tab/window):

Learning intentions:

  • Discuss the term global business.
  • Evaluate our responsibilities as consumers to the world.
  • Explain the term of a multinational company.
  • Classify the pros and cons of globalisation.

Lesson plan 2 (PDF opens in a new tab/window):

Learning intentions:

  • Discuss fair trade.
  • What is CSR?
  • Discuss unethical versus ethical companies.

Lesson plan 3 (PDF opens in a new tab/window):

Learning intentions:

  • Explain sustainable development.
  • Define carbon footprint.
  • Evaluate the fast fashion debate.

Laura Callanan (2021)

Class level: 1st year.

Lesson plan (PDF opens in a new tab/window):

Learning intentions:

  • Define ‘sustainability’ in relation to consumption.
  • Outline sustainable issues that arise because of the consumption of goods.
  • Describe ways in which consumers can become more sustainable.