Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance and Climate Risk Management

Pathways for Sustainable Growth

Pardeep Singh, Shikha Daga, Kiran Yadav, Abhay Jain

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Year: 2026
• Print ISBN:
  9781032798370
• Edition: 1
• eBook ISBN:
  9781040653906
• Topic: Business
• Subtopic: Corporate Governance
• Index: Business

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria have become essential benchmarks for assessing environmental impact, social responsibility and corporate governance practices. In an era where climate change poses unprecedented challenges, effective climate risk management is critical for businesses to navigate and mitigate the risks associated with a rapidly changing world. This book delves into the intersection of ESG and climate risk management, offering a comprehensive exploration of how ESG policies can address climate change and drive sustainable practices. It examines key topics such as the role of ESG in mitigating climate risks, the influence of ESG ratings on sustainable finance and the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding ESG and climate change.

FEATURES

• Introduces the concept of ESG and climate risk management
• Explains the integration of ESG policies to effectively mitigate climate risk
• Provides the business case for ESG and climate risk management
• Explains the concepts of socially responsible investing (SRI) and impact investing
• Reviews how to remove bottlenecks in the implementation of ESG for climate risk management

This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in environmental sciences, climate risk management and sustainable finance.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Half Title page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• Preface
• Acknowledgements
• Editors
• Contributors
• 1 Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) Principles for Environmental Sustainability
• 2 Exploring the Relationship between ESG, Climate Risk, and Financial Integration
• 3 The Evolution and Impact of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Factors on Corporate Performance
• 4 Harmonising ESG Principles with Climate Finance: A Blueprint for Sustainable Development
• 5 ESG Catalyst: Driving Corporate Success through Sustainability
• 6 Trends, Challenges, and the Evolving Reporting Landscape of Environment, Social, and Governance in Europe
• 7 Technology-Driven Solutions for ESG Integration and Climate Risk Management in Organizations
• 8 Ethical Leadership, Corporate Social Responsibility, Organizational Trust, and Employee Engagement in ESG Practices: Evidence from Vietnam
• 9 ESG: Different Perspectives and Future Prospects
• 10 A Systematic Study of Climate Risk Management (CRM): Approaches and Challenges
• 11 Perennial Climatic Inequalities Embarking on the Ecosystem of Developed and Underdeveloped Countries: A Critical Comparative
• 12 The Big Challenge: Achieving 2030 SDGs on Time
• 13 Assessing the Impact of Climate Risk on Consumer Behaviour: Trends, Implications and Adaptive Strategies
• 14 Advancing Global Sustainable Finance toward a Harmonized Global Approach: The Role of the EU Taxonomy Regulation
• 15 A Bibliometric Analysis Unveiling the Evolving Landscape of Green Banking
• 16 Empowerment of Farmers Practicing Agricultural Wastewater Reuse and Their Willingness to Pay for Reclaimed Water: The Case of the Meadow of Ben Amer, Jenin Governorate, Palestine
• 17 ESG Policies and Challenges to Energy and Food Security
• 18 Paradox of Sustainable Agricultural Policy under Climate Change in South Africa: The Whys and What-Ifs
• 19 Challenges in the Adoption of Green Energy for a Sustainable and Resilient Future
• 20 Case Studies Highlighting the Industrial Impact on Climate Change
• 21 Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain Integration in Greenwashing
• 22 Crisis Mitigation and Recovery: What Role Do ESG Practices Play?
• Index