A Global Perspective on Corporate ESG Practices

Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-981-955254-2
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 199 Seiten, Format (B × H): 153 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 411 g

This book provides a comprehensive examination of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices across developed and emerging markets, highlighting how corporations integrate sustainability and ethical governance into business strategy. It explores the evolution of ESG principles, the frameworks that guide disclosure and accountability, and the contrasting realities between mature and developing economies. Through seven well-structured chapters, the book reviews global ESG performance trends, compares regulatory environments, and analyses best corporate practices that drive long-term value creation. It features mini-case studies on top ESG performers such as Novartis, HSBC, Tata Power, and Yili Group, offering insights into cross-sector integration of sustainability in healthcare, finance, energy, and agri-food industries. The discussion also exposes greenwashing incidents and their implications for trust and transparency. Designed for students, researchers, and industry practitioners, this book is an essential reference on corporate sustainability, responsible investment, green finance, and the future of ESG-driven business.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Zainudin, Rozaimah

Khaw, Karren Lee-Hwei

Wahab, Adilah Binti A.

Akhter, Tahmina

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Unternehmensorganisation, Corporate Responsibility Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Nachhaltiges Wirtschaften
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Umweltökonomie
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Betriebliches Energie- und Umweltmanagement

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1 Introduction.- Chapter 2 Global Corporate ESG Practices.- Chapter 3 Developed countries.- Corporate ESG practices.- Chapter 4 Emerging countries.- Corporate ESG practices.- Chapter 5 Best ESG Practices.- Chapter 6 Greenwashing Red Flags.-Chapter 7 Future of ESG Practices.

Über Autor(innen)

Rozaimah Zainudin  is an Associate Professor at the Department of Finance, Faculty of Business and Economics, Universiti Malaya, specialising in corporate, international, sustainable, and personal finance. She authored  (2018) and publishes extensively in international journals.

Karren Khaw is an Associate Professor at Monash University Malaysia. She holds a PhD from Massey University, New Zealand. Her research spans corporate finance, governance, and risk-taking, with a strong focus on ESG and sustainable finance, reflecting her commitment to advancing sustainability in the finance sector and beyond.

Adilah A. Wahab  is a Senior Lecturer in the Finance Department at the Faculty of Business and Economics, Universiti Malaya. Her research focuses on international finance, foreign exchange exposure, and derivatives markets. She has authored three books, including   (2019).

Tahmina Akhter is a Senior Lecturer in Finance at the Faculty of Business and Economics, Universiti Malaya. Her research interests include sustainable finance, energy economics, and behavioural finance. She leads funded research projects on renewable energy and sustainable financial planning, and regularly publishes in peer-reviewed international journals.