Implementing ESG Frameworks Through Capacity Building and Skill Development

Book excerpt: The integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors has become imperative for businesses and investors alike in navigating the complexities of sustainable development. By prioritizing ESG, companies encourage skill development in areas like environmental management, ethical leadership, and stakeholder engagement. This approach not only enhances long-term resilience and profitability but also equips employees with the competencies needed to address complex global challenges. Ultimately, ESG-focused capacity building enables businesses to create shared value, contributing to both economic growth and a more sustainable, equitable future. Implementing ESG Frameworks Through Capacity Building and Skill Development provides a comprehensive exploration of ESG frameworks, their implementation, challenges, and future directions. It explores the intersection of ESG frameworks, capacity building, and skill development, highlighting their interconnectedness and the pivotal role they play in fostering sustainable development and corporate responsibility. Covering topics such as capacity building, human resource management, and sustainable development goals (SDGs), this book is an excellent resource for academicians, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, business leaders, investors, scholars, graduate and postgraduate students, and more.