Corporate ESG Needs a Jolt to Its System challenges the conventional view of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) as primarily a reporting and compliance exercise. While ESG has become a widely adopted framework for corporate accountability, the paper argues that many existing models remain too focused on disclosure, ratings, and regulatory requirements, often falling short of delivering meaningful outcomes for the people and communities they are intended to serve.
The paper introduces the Sustainable Human Empowerment (SHE) Framework as a next-generation approach to ESG—one that places human empowerment, equity, accessibility, and community participation at the center of sustainability strategies. By integrating advanced digital technologies with inclusive governance, the framework reimagines ESG as a dynamic, measurable, and people-centered system that moves beyond compliance toward long-term social, environmental, and economic value creation. Through practical implementation models and actionable metrics, the paper offers a blueprint for organizations seeking to transform ESG into a catalyst for resilient, equitable, and regenerative growth.
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