NEW DELHI (India CSR): In a landmark event at the 3rd Jagran CSR Summit, Nirbhay Lumde’s much-anticipated book, “ESG and CSR: Strategies for Career Success and Corporate Responsibility,” was launched among esteemed dignitaries and industry leaders. The book, a comprehensive guide to navigating the dynamic landscape of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, promises to be a game-changer in understanding India’s evolving CSR ecosystem. The summit provided a fitting backdrop for Lumde’s work, which explores the critical intersection between ESG principles and CSR practices.
CSR to ESG Evolution
Authored by Nirbhay Lumde, the book delves into the evolution of CSR, its transformation into ESG, and the regulatory framework shaping CSR initiatives in India. With a keen focus on practical strategies and real-world insights, the book provides invaluable resources for CSR professionals, NGO leaders, students, and anyone intrigued by CSR’s evolving landscape in India.
Foreword by Dr. Bhaskar Chatterjee
Dr. Bhaskar Chatterjee, CEO of Anil Agarwal Foundation and former Director-General of the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), has penned the foreword, emphasising the book’s significance in navigating India’s unique CSR context.
Luminaries at Book Launch
The book launch ceremony was graced by a distinguished panel of guests, including Dr. Harivansh Chaturvedi, Former Director of BIMTECH Greater Noida; social reformer and CSR veteran Sita Ram Gupta, Former ED of Lupin Foundation; Dr. Bhaskar Chatterjee, CEO of the Anil Agarwal Foundation and Former DG of IICA; Rusen Kumar, Founder and Managing Editor of India CSR; Dr. Ravi Raj Atrey, Chief Programme Executive at the School of Business Environment, IICA, Ministry of Corporate Affairs; Shailendra N. Jaitly, Senior Vice President of Dainik Jagran (Jagran Prakashan Limited); and Dr. Vikram Singh, Chancellor of Noida International University and Ex. DG Police – UP.
Summit Launches CSR Book
The book launch occurred at the 3rd Jagran CSR Summit, themed “Celebrating a Decade of CSR in India,” held on April 13, 2024, in New Delhi. Against the backdrop of this significant event, the launch of “ESG and CSR: Strategies for Career Success and Corporate Responsibility” marks a pivotal moment in the discourse surrounding corporate responsibility and sustainability in India.
Navigating CSR to ESG
The book’s well-structured Table of Contents provides a clear roadmap, with chapters dedicated to topics like “The Dynamic World of CSR,” “Basic Concepts: From CSR to ESG,” and “Looking Forward.” With India’s unique CSR context as a focus, “ESG and CSR” promises to be an essential tool for navigating the path towards responsible and sustainable business practices.
Guide to Evolving CSR
As the CSR landscape evolves, Lumde’s book emerges as a guiding light, offering practical insights and strategies for individuals and organisations committed to fostering positive social and environmental change.
Photo Caption: Distinguished guests holding “ESG and CSR: Strategies for Career Success and Corporate Responsibility” at the book launch during the 3rd Jagran CSR Summit in New Delhi
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