Building a Sustainable Future: Esg Theories, Applications, and Developments

By Tracy Dathe, Isabel Dathe, Marc Helmold

This book delves into the origins, developments, and applications of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies and reporting frameworks, offering a comprehensive exploration of the transformative role of ESG in shaping the future of corporate and financial decision-making. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of how ESG strategy influences investment decisions, business strategy, and customer relationships in today's dynamic economic landscape. The book combines theory and practice, demonstrating how organizations can align their ESG strategy with global goals like the SDGs, improve stakeholder engagement, and enhance transparency. It offers actionable guidance on integrating ESG considerations into business strategies, making it a useful tool for practical implementation.As climate change accelerates, social inequality persists, and governance challenges continue to emerge, the importance of aligning economic activity with principles of sustainability and accountability has become paramount. The integration of ESG factors into the global business and financial landscape represents one of the most transformative trends of our era. By bridging theoretical foundations with practical insights, this book serves as a resource for scholars, policymakers, business leaders, and anyone seeking to understand and contribute to the evolution of ESG. It is an invitation to embrace sustainability not just as a goal, but as an essential component of resilience and prosperity in the 21st century.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1800617615
• ISBN13: 9781800617612
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Europe Ltd
• Length: 260 Pages