The book “A Practical Guide to ESG & Green Finance” has been developed to provide professionals, business leaders, entrepreneurs, finance practitioners and students with a structured and practical understanding of the rapidly evolving world of sustainability, ESG and sustainable finance.
The book begins by establishing the foundations of sustainability and sustainable development, explaining the evolution of ESG and its growing importance. It explores the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), key ESG drivers and global trends, while examining the business case for integrating ESG into organizational strategy.
A distinctive feature of the book is its practical exploration of the packaging and plastics ecosystem.
The book explains the three fundamental pillars of ESG Environmental, Social and Governance and dives deeper into how each pillar influences organisational performance, risk management, stakeholder relationships and long-term sustainability.
A central theme of the book is the connection between sustainability and finance. The book provides an introduction to the green finance and sustainable finance ecosystem. The book provides an introduction to the green finance and sustainable finance ecosystem, explores key financial instruments and explains how ESG considerations can be integrated into financial and investment decisions.
Chapter Listing :
Chapter 1: Introduction to Sustainability and Sustainable Development
Chapter 2: ESG Concept & Its Evolution; ESG for Entrepreneurs; Stakeholder Theory
Chapter 3: United Nations SDGs; ESG Drivers & Global Trends; Business Cases for ESG
Chapter 4: History of Packaging Industry; Plastic Types & Properties; Plastic Recycling & Industry Overview
Chapter 5: Environmental Pillar of ESG: Climate Change and Corporate Response; Carbon Emissions and Carbon Footprint; Renewable Energy and Energy Transition
Chapter 6: Circular Economy; Case Study: Patagonia’s Sustainability Practices; Waste and Water Management
Chapter 7: Social Pillar of ESG: Human Capital Management; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI); Case Study: ITC’s Sustainability & Social Responsibility Initiatives
Chapter 8: Employee Health and Safety; Human Rights and Ethical Supply Chains; Community Engagement & Social Impact
Chapter 9: Governance Pillar of ESG: Corporate Governance Framework; Board Structure and Independence; Ethics, Transparency and Accountability
Chapter10: Anti-Corruption and Compliance; ESG Risk Assessment and Management; Materiality Assessment; Practical Exercise: Analysis of Sustainability Reports of Listed Companies
Chapter 11: ESG Reporting Frameworks: BRSR; IFRS S1 and IFRS S2; GRI Standards; SASB Framework; ESG Ratings and ESG Scorecards; Case Study: Volkswagen Emissions Scandal
Chapter 12: Important Definitions & Mandates: 12Rs of Zero Waste; Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR); Global Recycled Standards (GRS); Ocean-Bound Plastics
Chapter 13: Green Finance & Sustainable Finance Ecosystem: Introduction to Green Finance; Sustainable Finance Ecosystem; ESG Investing and Responsible Investing; Impact Investing
Chapter 14: Financial Instruments for Green Finance: Green Bonds & Sustainability-Linked Bonds; Case Study – Green Bond Issuance in India; Green Loans and Climate Finance; Carbon Markets & Carbon Credits; Case Study – ESG Funds Performance Analysis
Chapter 15: Sustainable Mutual Funds & ESG Funds: ESG Integration in Portfolio Management; Sustainable Mutual Funds and ESG Funds; Future of Sustainable Finance
Chapter 16: Monetizing Plastic Riddance to Fulfil Sustainability Goals: Plastic Credits Introduction and Global View; Plastic Exchange; Repurpose Plastic Credits; Plastic Coin
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