This book transforms the way ESG management is approached by prioritizing interconnectedness over isolated efforts. It explores the evolution from mere compliance to delivering measurable outcomes that stakeholders increasingly demand, emphasizing the amplified impact of managing material ESG topics collectively.
This book transforms the way ESG management is approached by prioritizing interconnectedness over isolated efforts. It explores the evolution from mere compliance to delivering measurable outcomes that stakeholders increasingly demand, emphasizing the amplified impact of managing material ESG topics collectively. Through real-world case studies and in-depth analyses, it offers practical strategies to unlock ESG opportunities while mitigating associated risks. Each chapter delivers actionable insights, illustrating how progress in one area can accelerate advancements across others. the book includes discussion prompts alongside case studies, making it ideal for classroom and training applications.
- Integrates material ESG issues with sustainability themes and global development goals
- Introduces an innovative KPI framework, including a layered KPI approach
- Focuses on developing economies an often-overlooked dimension in ESG literature
- Provides solutions to overcome organizational silos for effective ESG nexus implementation
- Features practical frameworks, actionable guidance, and case studies from both developed and emerging markets
It is intended for sustainability professionals, environmental managers, and climate risk specialists.
1. Materiality in Action: The New Language of ESG
2. Decarbonization.
Beyond Offsets to True Transformation
3. Circular Economy as a Catalyst for
Net Zero and More
4. Water Stewardship and Climate Resilience
5. Human
Rights, Labor, and Just Transition
6. Biodiversity and Natural Capital.
Emerging Imperatives
7. Sustainable Finance: Linking ESG Actions to Capital
Access
8. Governance That Drives Sustainability
9. ESD Data, Disclosures, and
Decisions
10. Designing the ESG Roadmap
11. Setting KPIs (Key Performance
Indicators) for an integrated materiality-based ESG roadmap
12. Overcoming
Organisational Fragmentation for ESG Nexus Implementation
Prasad Modak holds B Tech (Civil Engg), M Tech (Environmental Science and Engg) from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay and Doctor of Engg (Environmental Engg) from Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok. He was a Professor at Centre for Environmental Science & Engineering at IIT Bombay (1984-1994) and later as Professor (Adjunct) at the Center for Technology Alternatives in Rural Areas (CTARA) (2009-2017). He is currently the Managing Director of Environmental Management Centre Pvt Ltd. and Director of Ekonnect Knowledge Foundation. He is also Professor in Practice at Grantham Research Institute at London School of Economics, London, UK.
