This book explores how organizations can lead responsibly, govern ethically, and operate sustainably in the face of unprecedented environmental threats by bringing together diverse perspectives from scholars, practitioners, and industry experts, to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time.

Structured in three thematic sections, the book begins with Leadership, Governance, and Ethical Practices in Sustainability , offering insights into innovative leadership approaches, governance mechanisms, and ethical frameworks that counter environmental degradation and integrate ESG principles into strategic decision-making. The second section, Understanding Responsible Corporate Behaviour & Sensitivity towards Environmental Issues , explores corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategies, the role of businesses in fostering inclusive and equitable practices, the dynamics of sustainable start-ups, ethical stewardship, corporate transparency, and global environmental policy frameworks. It also addresses challenges such as greenwashing and proposes alternative pathways for green energy transition. The final section, Integrating Sustainability into Business and Institutional Practices , presents a synthesis of empirical research, case studies, and conceptual analyses and examines the operationalization of sustainability within corporate and institutional settings. Topics include the implications of global trade mechanisms like the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, embedding the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in higher education, corporate governance in the blue economy, environmental disclosures, sustainable manufacturing, ESG financial performance linkages, and social impact investing.

The volume offers a holistic understanding of how sustainable management and responsible leadership can be effectively embedded into corporate behaviour, making it an essential resource for academics, policymakers, sustainability professionals, and corporate leaders committed to shaping a resilient and environmentally responsible future.

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Shinu Vig is Associate Professor at Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Noida (a constituent of the Symbiosis International Deemed University, Pune), India. She is a researcher, academician, and trainer. She is a qualified Company Secretary and a law graduate, having an experience of more than fourteen years in corporate and academics. She obtained her PhD in corporate governance at TERI School of Advanced Studies, New Delhi, India. She has widely published on corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, business sustainability and environmental reporting. She has served as a guest editor for several international journals and has authored numerous research papers and articles published in reputed international journals. Her work reflects a strong commitment to advancing responsible business practices and promoting sustainability in management education and corporate conduct. She also serves as a member of Advisory Board of the Drishti Foundation Trust, India a global non-profit with special consultative status from the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). As a member of this organisation she has contributed to education-related initiatives, including awareness sessions for students.

Alok Pandey is Professor at the Jindal School of Banking & Finance, and Dean of the Office of Career Services at O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, India. A distinguished expert in corporate governance, corporate finance, and financial markets, he also serves on the Board of CSC e-Governance Services India Ltd. and chairs the Index Advisory Committee of the Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd. With over three decades of academic and leadership experience at academic institutions in India, including IMT Ghaziabad; ICAI (CMA), Delhi; National Institute of Financial Management (NIFM), Faridabad; and Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management (LBSIM), New Delhi; Prof. Pandey has authored nearly 50 articles in leading journals, and published books with globally known publishers. An alumnus of Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, India; University of Lucknow, India; and the Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (IIBF), Mumbai, India; he continues to shape policy, research, and talent development in the fields of finance and governance.

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Part I: Understanding Responsible Corporate Behaviour & Sensitivity towards Environmental Issues.- Chapter 1. Shifting Paradigms: Transition from Economic Value to Sustainable Value in pursuit of a Net Zero Economy (Dr. Shinu Vig, Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Noida).- Chapter 2. Do ESG Practices affect Firm Performance: A Bibliometric Analysis to Map Research Clusters & Trends in Research (Ashok Kumar, O.P. Jindal Global University; Alok Pandey, O.P. Jindal Global Univesrity; Shubham Singhania, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida; Shinu Vig, Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Noida).- Chapter 3. Linkages between ESG Scores and Financial Performance: Evidence from India (Deepmala, Vaish, Alok Pandey, O.P. Jindal Global University, & Shinu Vig, Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies).- Chapter 4. The Relationship Between CSR and Climate Change Mitigation (Dr. Anushree Poddar, MICA).- Chapter 5. Examining Greenwashing in Sustainable Reporting (Dr. Amanpreet Kang, University Canada West).- Chapter 6. CSR Mandates to SDGs in Sustainability Reporting (Vijaya Sinha & Shinu Vig, Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Noida).- Chapter 7. Dynamic Interplay and Hedging with Green: ESG Index Returns vs. Oil Price Fluctuations in Global Markets (Dr. Neeraj Nautiyal, Sohar University, Oman).- Part II: Responsible Leadership.- Chapter 8. Corporate branding and responsible leadership (Dr. Varsha Khatri, FORE School of Management, New Delhi).- Chapter 9. Fostering Inclusive work environments through responsible leadership (Dr. K.S. Ranjani, IIM, Mumbai).- Chapter 10. Corporate philanthropy and community engagement in the era of climate crisis (Dr. Rajnish Ratna, Royal University of Bhutan).- Chapter 11. Responsible Leadership and Corporate Behaviour for Addressing Climate Change (Dr. Deboshree Ghosh, Taylor's University, Malaysia).- Part III: Advancing CSR for a Sustainable Future.- Chapter 12. Embracing the Circular Economy in CSR Strategies (Dr. Nidhi Gautam, NSDA, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship).- Chapter 13. Measuring Impact: Metrics and Evaluation of CSR Programs (Fatima Ahmed, KPMG, Dubai).- Chapter 14. Globalization's Influence on CSR Practices in India (Dr. Shikha Srivastava, Bennett University).- Chapter 15. Supply chain sustainability and ethical sourcing (Dr. Mohit Sharma, Symbiosis Law School).- Part IV: CSR, Social Justice and Human Rights.- Chapter 16. Intersection between CSR, environmental sustainability, and social justice (Bhumika, IIM Lucknow).- Chapter 17. Role of businesses in addressing social inequalities and promoting inclusive and equitable environmental practices (Qazi Tafsirul Islam, North South University, Bangladesh).- Chapter 18. Business responsibility and climate justice: The trade-offs (Dr. Chandranshu Sinha, University of Allahabad).- Chapter 19. Role of sustainable governance strategies in mitigating environmental impacts (Dr. Moumita Acharyya, TERI School of Advanced Studies).- Part V: Case Studies.- Chapter 20. Achieving SDGs through sustainable production and consumption (Dr. Tavishi Tewary & Dr. Sher Jahan Khan, Fore School of Management, New Delhi).- Chapter 21. Responsible product design and development (Dr. Balgopal Singh, Banasthali University).