A Global Perspective on Corporate ESG Practices

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.

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  The Malaysian Banking Industry: Policies and Practices after the Asian Financial Crisis (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  Shariah Issues in Foreign Currency Hedging Practice in Malaysia  (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.