Boards used to meet, nod politely at the numbers, and think they were safe. ESG? That was “CSR’s problem,” something you put in a report no one read. Fast forward to today, and that casual shrug could cost you millions — and your reputation — because ESG failures are now triggering real Director Liability . Imagine this: a company releases a glossy sustainability report. Big headlines, bold promises, fancy charts. “Net-zero by 2030!” the CEO beams. Investors are impressed. Em

In the modern age, where the promotion of sustainability has emerged as a preeminent focus of corporate storytelling and consumer decision-making, greenwashing , the practice of making misleading claims regarding environmental efforts, has the potential to pose reputational risk. Any corporation, whether a giant global firm that misrepresents its eco-friendly efforts or a startup that speaks to its sustainable mission in overly vague terms, diminishes trust. However, side by

How is it possible that 792 people in India hold 1,328 independent directorships , yet at the same time, over 118 board seats in top...