ESG in the Boardroom: A Guidebook for Directors - Katayun Iris Jaffari

ESG in the Boardroom: A Guidebook for Directors Katayun Iris Jaffari ISBN 9781639050512

ESG, CSR, and Sustainability in Corporate Governance explores the increasingly critical intersection of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues with corporate oversight. As ESG challenges grow more complex, this guide provides corporate directors with a practical roadmap for navigating sustainability risks and responsibilities at the board level.

Authored by a team of corporate governance experts, the book opens with a clear lexicon of ESG and sustainability terminology, ensuring directors have a strong foundation for understanding and engaging in meaningful discussions. Organized into five parts, it covers essential topics, practical guidance, and actionable takeaways, including:

• The evolution of sustainability and its significance in today’s corporate landscape.

• The board’s role, including audit committee responsibilities, in managing ESG and sustainability initiatives.

• Key drivers of sustainability and identification of critical stakeholders.

• Oversight strategies for a rapidly changing ESG environment.

• The impact of ESG on corporate strategy, risk management, and directors’ mission-critical responsibilities.

• Legislative frameworks, mandatory and voluntary reporting, litigation risks, and compliance considerations.

• Operational management, including supply chains, employee engagement, and customer relations.

• Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion both in the boardroom and throughout the organization.

• And many more practical insights to strengthen ESG governance.

This guide equips directors with the knowledge and tools to integrate ESG considerations into corporate strategy, risk oversight, and decision-making, helping boards fulfill their responsibilities in a sustainability-focused business world.

ESG in the Boardroom: A Guidebook for Directors Katayun Iris Jaffari ISBN 9781639050512, 978-1639050512 & 9781639050529

Editors
Katayun Iris Jaffari
Stephen Pike