Scenario:
The government of Vietnam has specifically called on SMEs to contribute to
"digital economy, green economy, circular economy, knowledge economy,
and climate change response"(Vietnam+, 2025). This semester, the Green
Procurement Disclosure is our main topic. This practice can help large and
small businesses integrate into global supply chains.
Word Limit:
No more than 1200 (± 10%) words (including text, table, and figure but
excluding references). Provide a computer-generated word count on the title
page.
Task1: Write a Reflective review up to 400 words on the
importance of Green or sustainable Reporting.
1. What are the main principles discussed in the Video and reflect your
view on the case examples highlighted?
2. Align and reflect on how Video is linked with one of the RMIT
OMGT2197 Procurement Management and Global Sourcing course
sub-topic (weekly topic) and reflect if the learning or contents of the
sub-topic (exercises, group discussions etc) brought your
understanding on the key area (closely relevant or highlighted some
aspects). * For this check the Week1- Week11 (contents, exercises
you did in the classes).
Task 2: SPDI Disclosure Framework Application
The Sustainable Procurement Disclosure Index (SPDI) is a comprehensive
framework developed by Lau et al. (2023)Links to an external site. to assess
and evaluate the transparency of corporate sustainable procurement
practices. It provides a standardized methodology for measuring how openly
companies report their ethical sourcing and supplier selection activities. The
SPDI evaluates companies across four key domains with a total of 33
indicators.
1. Apply SPDI Framework and Evaluate One (1) company
using ONLY One (1) Key Domain and 3 indicators, as assigned in
the attached in the file you. For each indicator you can find their
description or search keywords in the Appendix 1.
2. Review the Company Secondary Data
CRI Download the relevant Report
Category
Code
https://www.unilever.com/sustainability/responsible-
business/sustainability-performance-data/
407-1, https://www.unilever.com/sustainability/responsible-
403-1, Social business/sustainability-performance-data/
414-1 https://www.unilever.com/sustainability/responsible-
business/sustainability-performance-data/
(pdf file link assigned to you in the File attached Download File
attached)
3. Use Generative AI Models Google Gemini etc. for prompot
check Appendix 3) to explore downloaded report to review and
match the keywords in the document with the definition and
keywords given for each criteria item under Appendix 1.
1. You should use - Primary keywords: [Title] - Secondary
keywords: [descriptive terms]
2. you can enhance your keyword search by getting AI
support [ make sure you add the evidences to support
your analysis of AI-Assisted searching and matching
process.. these could include snapshot of text from
documents, AI Prompts generated etc.. ].
4. For each indicator apply rating criteria using numeric value as
shown under Appendix 2- Rating criteria (Check Rating Scale and
Applied example Governance Structure)
5. Create a table with disclosure values for your main chosen domain
with all sub criteria and complete the table-1 below
Task 3: SPDI Reflection
1. Write reflection note of 300-400 words using the disclosure result
for your domain and suggest how the Anlaysed company( e.g
Unilever), you analysed, can improve the disclosure rating to reach
to excellence level.
2. In 200 words, reflect on the lesson learned from the SPDI domain
and its indicators' implications to your chosen A1 Micro Company,
and relevance to you as a logistics student.
Table 1: to be used for results in the paper [ Check Appendix 2, how
to apply and fill form]
Chosen URL of
Company Company
Domain
AI Model used
Selected
Keywords
Searched
Evidence AI-
Indicator ( highlight
Found(with Source Assiste
Title ( see extra
page number (Page/URL d Justification
title list keywords
and text in ) Rating
below) found with
English) [0-2]
the help of
AI)
Domain Average Sum of Rating of (indicator 1+2+3)/3
Appendix 1: SPDI Disclosure Tile and keywords for search in
Company documents
GRI Code Indicator Title Keywords
Recycled materials, Recycled
Recycled input
301-2 input materials, Use of recycled
materials use
materials, Recycled raw materials
Reuse, Recycle, Recovered
Reclaimed products
products, Product recovery,
301-3 and their packaging
Recovered packaging, Recovered
material
materials
Environmental criteria, New
New suppliers suppliers screened with
308-1 screened using environmental criteria,
environmental criteria Environmental criteria for
suppliers
Negative
environmental
Environmental impact, Supply
308-2 impacts in the supply
chain
chain and actions
taken
Negative social
impacts in the supply
414-2 Social impact, Social actions
chain and actions
taken
Operations and Freedom, Violation of freedom,
suppliers at risk of Violation of bargaining rights,
407-1
violating freedom of Freedom risk, Collective labor
association agreement
Occupational health
Workplace safety, Occupational
403-1 and safety
health, Health and safety
management system
New suppliers Social criteria, New suppliers
414-1 screened using social screened with social criteria,
criteria Social criteria for suppliers
Requirements for
product and service Product information, Label, Tag,
417-1
information and Labelling requirements
labelling
Incidents of non-
Label violations, Product info
compliance with
417-2 violations, Non-compliance with
product/service info
labelling
and labelling
Incidents of non-
Marketing communication
compliance with
417-3 violations, Non-compliance in
marketing
marketing, Marketing violations
communications
Waste treatment, Processed
Waste directed to
306-5 waste, Disposed waste, Waste
disposal
incineration
Direct emissions, Direct GHG
Direct (Scope 1) GHG
305-1 emissions, Direct greenhouse gas
emissions
emissions
Energy indirect Indirect emissions, Indirect GHG
305-2 (Scope 2) GHG emissions, Energy-related
emissions indirect GHG emissions
Other indirect (Scope Other emissions, Other indirect
305-3
3) GHG emissions GHG emissions
Internal consumption, Internal
Energy consumption
energy, Energy consumption in
302-1 within the
the organization, Energy used
organisation
internally
Energy consumption External energy consumption,
302-2 outside of the Energy used in supply chain,
organisation Energy used outside organization
Appendix 2: Rating Scale
0 = No Disclosure: No information found, or indicator not reported
1 = Partial Disclosure: Less than 50% of requirements reported or limited
information
2 = Comprehensive Disclosure: 50% or more of requirements reported with
substantial detail
Rating Scale Example: Domain Governance Structure
Keywords to Search: organizational structure, committees, governance
framework, decision-making, board committees
Rating Criteria:
0: No governance structure information
1: Basic organizational chart or committee names only
2: Detailed disclosure including:
o Complete governance structure diagram
o Committee compositions and responsibilities
o Meeting frequencies
o Decision-making processes for sustainability
Domain: Governance Structure finding example
AI-
Source
Keywords Evidence Assiste
Indicator (Page/UR Justification
Searched Found d
L)
Rating
board "The Board
independenc comprises 9
Comprehensi
e, members, of
1 Board Annual ve disclosure
independent which 6 (67%)
Independe Report 2 with specific
directors, are
nce (BI) p.32 percentage
non- independent
and names
executive non-executive
directors directors"
Full
organizationa governance
All required
2 l structure, structure with Annual
elements
Governanc committees, 4 committees, Report 2
present such
e Structure governance compositions, p.23-26
as ...
framework and meeting
schedules
Average of a Domain is = Sum(indicators)/number of Items
Governance Domain Average: (2+2)/2 = 2
Appendix 3: AI Prompt example
Sample Prompts:
- "Analyze this sustainability report and list all environmental certifications mentioned"
- "Identify and summarize the company's human rights policies related to suppliers"
- "Find quantitative metrics related to energy consumption and GHG emissions
Marking Criteria:
A3 SPDI Rubric
A3 SPDI Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a 8 to >6.4 ptsHDExceptional ESG grasp;
Learning OutcomeTask 1 outstanding case insights with
Write a reflective review sophisticated viewpoints; exceptional
(up to 400 words) on the course integration showing multiple
learning connections; profound critical
importance of analysis and reflection
Green/Sustainable 6.4 to >5.0 ptsDIComprehensive ESG
Reporting based on the analysis; thoughtful case reflection with
ESG Metrics YouTube clear viewpoints; strong course alignment
video, addressing main with enhanced understanding; high-quality
critical reflection
principles, case examples, 5 to >3.0 ptsCRClear ESG principles
8 pts
and course alignment identified; adequate case discussion with
personal views; relevant course sub-topic
connection; good reflective analysis
3 to >2.0 ptsPABasic ESG understanding;
minimal case reflection; weak course
connection; limited critical thinking evident
2 to >0 ptsNNFails to identify ESG
principles; no case example analysis; no
course connection; purely descriptive
writing with no reflection
A3 SPDI Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a 8 to >4.8 ptsHDExceptional SPDI
Learning OutcomeTask 2 framework mastery; outstanding company
Complete SPDI Framework evaluation with sophisticated domain
Application & Analysis analysis; comprehensive secondary data
synthesis; advanced AI tool integration
(Combines: Framework with systematic keyword analysis and
Understanding, Company document matching; flawless rating criteria
Selection, Secondary Data application with clear justifications;
Review, AI Content exemplary disclosure table with all sub-
Analysis, Rating Application criteria, detailed values, and analytical
insights
& Table Creation) 4.8 to >3.2 ptsDIComprehensive SPDI
framework application; insightful company
evaluation demonstrating deep
understanding of assigned domain;
extensive secondary data analysis;
sophisticated AI tool usage with well-
defined keyword matching; accurate rating
criteria application across all indicators;
detailed disclosure table with
comprehensive sub-criteria analysis and
justifications
3.2 to >2.63 ptsCRCompetent SPDI
framework application; adequate company
8 pts
evaluation using assigned key domain;
thorough secondary data review from
multiple sources; appropriate use of AI
tools with primary/secondary keywords;
correct rating criteria application for most
indicators; complete disclosure table with
all main sub-criteria and values
2.63 to >1.71 ptsNo MarksBasic SPDI
framework application with significant
gaps; limited company evaluation within
assigned domain; superficial secondary
data review; minimal AI tool utilization;
some rating criteria applied but with errors;
basic disclosure table with missing sub-
criteria or values
1.71 to >0 ptsNNFails to apply SPDI
framework correctly; no evidence of
assigned company evaluation; inadequate
secondary data review; no use of AI tools
for content analysis; incorrect or missing
rating criteria application; incomplete or
missing disclosure table with sub-criteria
This criterion is linked to a 10 to >8.0 ptsHDExceptional reflection 10 pt
A3 SPDI Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
Learning OutcomeTask 3 demonstrating deep understanding of
SPDI Reflection & Micro- disclosure outcomes; sophisticated
improvement recommendations with
Company Integration specific actionable strategies; outstanding
(Combines: Disclosure micro-company integration showing
Analysis, Improvement profound learning application
Recommendations for 8 to >6.25 ptsDIComprehensive
micro-company context) reflection with insightful disclosure
analysis; well-developed improvement
strategies for higher scores; strong micro-
company relevance with clear learning
connections; excellent use of allocated
word count
6.25 to >3.75 ptsCRAdequate reflection
analyzing disclosure results; clear
s
improvement recommendations to achieve
scores 90%; relevant micro-company
application explained; meets word count
requirements (250 words) appropriately
3.75 to >2.5 ptsPABasic reflection on
disclosure results with limited depth; vague
improvement suggestions; weak micro-
company connection; below required word
count or poorly structured
2.5 to >0 ptsNNFails to write adequate
reflection on disclosure results; no
improvement suggestions for higher scores
(4-5); no connection to micro-company;
This criterion is linked to a 4 to >3.2 ptsFull MarksExceptional
Learning reflective writing with outstanding
organization; exemplary academic writing
OutcomeReflection Quality, with sophisticated vocabulary; profound
Communication & critical analysis and insights; masterful use
Academic Standards of allocated word count
Combines: Critical 3.2 to >2.8 ptsDIHigh-quality reflection
Thinking, Organization, with excellent organization and flow;
professional academic tone with minimal
Structure & Professional errors; critical thinking and meaningful
Writing insights; optimal use of word count
4 pts
2.8 to >2.0 ptsCRGood reflective writing
with adequate organization; appropriate
academic language with minor errors;
some critical analysis and personal
insights; meets word count requirements
2 to >1.0 ptsPALimited reflection with
basic organization; some informal
language and several errors; mostly
descriptive with minimal critical thinking;
A3 SPDI Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
limited proofreading evident
1 to >0 ptsNNDescriptive writing only
with poor organization; informal language
with multiple errors; no evidence of
reflection, critical analysis or proofreading;
significantly under/over word count
Total Points: 30
