ABSTRACT
This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book draws a variety of intellectual disciplines to support exploration of matters of corporate irresponsibility in ways that could inspire strategies that address the scale of the public problems, rather than simply address the way those problems manifest themselves as management challenges. It explores what role businesses can play in enabling systemic changes in economic systems. The book examines the limitations of environmental, social and governance industry to create meaningful change, and how responsible investors could be more active in driving change. It describes Mahatma Gandhi’s view on trusteeship, where he argues that we should not consider property owners as owners, but as trustees, who are entrusted stewardship of resources by those affected.
