As per the book ESG stands for Environment, Social and Governance. One among the real wealth that we could preserve for the upcoming generation is the green environment. Written by Rajeev Peshawaria who is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Stewardship Asia Centre (SAC) in Singapore and Founder President of the Leadership Energy Consulting (LEC) Company in Seattle, this book focusses on an legitimate leadership along with sustainable surroundings focusing on the well being of the current and future generations.

Style of writing is lucid, captivating and free flowing. It is not a bunch advice or guidance rather you feel like the author talking to you in person. The best thing is that decodes complex functionalities into easily understandable ones. The book is classified into 3 sections: First part focusing on the steward leadership, Second part involves real life case studies and the Third part talks about ESL (Environment, Social and Leadership).

Author explains how the motto and definitions of Leadership had changed across generations. He then emphasizes on Steward Leadership which involves a meaningful transformation from the traditional one. He frames a set of strategies to be implemented. Case studies involving the stepping stones of brands like Faber Castel, The Tata Group and some more are quite interesting read. While, the downfall of brands like Volkswagen are a major lesson. How a betterment can be achieved by replacing ESG with ESL, management level implementation and value driven framework are well elaborated. Overall, it is frames a template for a leader implementing a Sustainable future. Suitable for business operators, leaders and environment enthusiasts.

Reviewed by - Murshidha Ibrahim