Call for Book Chapters! Mandate to Measurable Impact: Corporate Governance through the Lens of CSR and ESG! Submit Now!

About the Editors:

Arushi Malik Mehta has been working as an Assistant Professor in the School of Law, Manav Rachna University, Faridabad, since 2023. She has more than 8 years of teaching experience and over 1 year of Industry and Research experience. Dr. Arushi’s research areas include Corporate laws, Banking laws, Insolvency laws, International trade law, etc. Dr. Arushi has to her credit various research articles in National and International journals. She has presented various papers in conferences, seminars, and contributed many chapters to books.
Vipul Gaur is currently pursuing his PhD in Cyber Laws from Rajiv Gandhi National University of Laws (RGNUL), Patiala. He is an LLM in Business Laws from National Law School of India University, Bangalore (NLSIU). He has provided editorial assistance for a book on cyber forensics. He has authored various articles in Journals, books, newspapers online portals. He is currently working as an Assistant Professor at the School of Law, Sushant University. He also has an educational channel on YouTube and Instagram, TheExamBrew.

About the Book:

The twenty-first century has ushered in a paradigm shift in how corporations define success. The traditional pursuit of profit is increasingly being complemented and sometimes challenged by the pursuit of purpose. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks have emerged as critical tools in redefining the contours of corporate governance, accountability, and sustainability.

Profit with Purpose seeks to explore this transformation through a multidisciplinary lens, bringing together perspectives from law, policy, management, and sustainability studies. The book will critically examine how CSR and ESG are reshaping governance mechanisms, influencing boardroom decision-making, and reorienting corporations toward long-term, inclusive growth.

This edited volume aims to provide both theoretical depth and practical insight, situating corporate responsibility within broader discourses of sustainable development, ethical capitalism, and regulatory evolution. The book aims to present both empirical and conceptual perspectives on how companies can leverage CSR and ESG as a foundation for comprehensive strategies aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Objectives:

To analyse how CSR and ESG frameworks are influencing modern corporate governance principles.
To evaluate the legal and regulatory underpinnings of CSR and ESG in India and globally.
To examine the role of boards, directors, and regulators in promoting sustainability and ethical accountability.
To assess metrics, reporting mechanisms, and assurance systems for ESG performance.
To propose policy recommendations and governance models for aligning corporate purpose with profitability and sustainability.

Suggested Chapter Themes:

Contributors are invited to submit chapters in areas including, but not limited to:

Theme I: Reimagining Corporate Purpose

From Profit Maximization to Stakeholder Capitalism: Theoretical Foundations
The Evolution of CSR and ESG: Converging Pathways toward Responsible Business
Corporate Purpose and Ethical Governance: Lessons from Global Jurisprudence

Theme II: Legal and Regulatory Perspectives

CSR under the Companies Act, 2013: Compliance or Commitment?
ESG and Disclosure Obligations under SEBI’s BRSR Framework
The Role of RBI and MCA in Promoting Green and Sustainable Finance
Comparative Insights: ESG and CSR Regulations in the EU, UK, and Asia-Pacific

Theme III: Governance, Accountability, and the Boardroom

The Board’s Role in Driving ESG and CSR Strategy
Independent Directors and Ethical Leadership
Integrating ESG into Risk Management and Internal Controls
Linking Executive Remuneration to ESG Performance

Theme IV: Metrics, Reporting, and Transparency

ESG Reporting Standards: TCFD, ISSB, and GRI Frameworks
Measuring Impact: Quantifying Corporate Purpose
Third-Party Assurance and Prevention of Greenwashing
Innovation, IPR, and Sustainable Governance: Linking Intellectual Property to ESG Value Creation
Technology, Data, and AI in Sustainability Reporting

Theme V: Corporate Practice, Policy, and the Way Forward

Case Studies: Indian and Global Leaders in Responsible Business (e.g., Tata, Infosys, Mahindra, Unilever)
The Role of Institutional Investors and Proxy Advisory Firms in Driving ESG Adoption
Public Policy, Climate Commitments, and Corporate Transitions
The Future of Governance: Toward Purpose-Driven, Regenerative Corporations

Theme VI: Technology, Innovation, and the Digital Era

Digital transformation and its role in CSR and ESR reporting
Leveraging technology (AI, IoT, blockchain) for social and environmental outcomes
Data ethics, privacy, and responsible digital business practices

Theme VII: Sectoral and Regional Insights

CSR and ESR in SMEs, startups, family businesses, and large enterprises
Sector-specific insights: manufacturing, energy, financial services, infrastructure
Regional perspectives: state-level CSR strategies and innovative local practices

Submission Procedure:

All submissions should be made in Word format to both editors (email mentioned below) with the subject line Submission of BOOK CHAPTER.
The manuscript should contain an abstract of not more than 300 words along with 5 keywords. The manuscript can be around 4000-6000 words.
The Edited Book would follow the ILI citation style. Authors are requested to follow the same. Co-authorship is allowed. The maximum number of Co-authors for a submission shall be restricted to 2 (two).
The submission must be the original work of the authors and have under 10% plagiarism. Authors should also refrain from paraphrasing and AI-generated content.
Submissions should be in Times New Roman, 12 font size with 1.5 line spacing, justified text, and 1-inch margins on all sides of an A4 sheet.
Footnotes should be in Times New Roman, font size 1,0 with single line spacing. Graphics, Charts, Tables, and Diagrams should be numbered consecutively and included in the body of the work.

Fee Details:

Authors shall be provided with a complimentary soft copy of the Book after publication. Authors can also purchase the hard copy of the Book on the payment of the cost provided by the publishing partner.

Important Dates:

Manuscript submission: 25^thNovember, 2025
Communication of acceptance: 30^thNovember, 2025
Communication of changes required in the manuscript: 15^thDecember, 2025
Tentative Release of the Book: January 2026

Editorial Note

We welcome contributions that combine conceptual clarity with practical insights. Chapters will undergo a peer-review process to ensure scholarly rigour. Submissions may include empirical research, case studies, theoretical perspectives, or comparative analyses that advance understanding of CSR and ESG in India.

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