ABSTRACT

This book critically analyzes the role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in achieving sustainable development in emerging economies. It brings together recent developments, effective frameworks, business models, and strategies adopted by companies and looks at how they contribute to sustainable business growth. The volume discusses diverse themes such as green marketing for promoting sustainable development; digitization and sustainability concerns; communication strategies for CSR; ethical standards in Indian advertising; microfinance as an instrument for achieving sustainable development; the role of CSR in the Skill India initiative; and CSR activities of Indian listed companies. It also provides solutions to challenges in achieving sustainable development goals at local and global levels.

Drawing on in-depth case studies, the book will be an essential read for corporate professionals, students, and researchers of CSR, management studies, development studies, business studies, economics, environmental studies, green marketing, and sociology. It will also be relevant for policy makers, NGOs, public and private sector corporations, and consultants in sustainability reporting, business ethics, and sustainable development.

chapter 2|10 pages

Sustainable development and business research

Where we are and where we might go

chapter 3|13 pages

Sustainability concerns, digitalization, and globalization

Impact on marketing thought and practice

chapter 6|15 pages

Regulating the invisible hand

Mandatory CSR in Mauritius

chapter 9|8 pages

The global reporting initiatives, business intelligence, and corporate sustainability

An analysis of Indian enterprise in the energy sector

chapter 10|17 pages

CSR and its communication in multinational companies in India and the UK

Dimensions and relationships

chapter 12|13 pages

The role of CSR in skilling India

The sustainability of interventions by pharmaceutical companies

chapter 15|16 pages

Building the Master Training programme

A case study

chapter 16|21 pages

Transforming lives through education

A CSR case study of SRF foundation

chapter 17|19 pages

Educating minds to empower the future

Capgemini