The Interplay of Corporate Social Responsibility, ESG Criteria and the Business Ecosystem Anchored in Social Capital

Matthew M. Shin and Seung Hye Jung

Chapter 6 in Socially Responsible Business Models for International Brands, 2026, pp 101-125 from World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.

Abstract: Unlike in the past, when the pursuit of profit could be the sole priority for corporations, they are expected to make social contributions these days. In addition to the CSR from legal compliance and risk reduction perspectives, investors are also incorporating ESG into their pre-investment evaluation. In the near future, it will be more difficult for every actor involved in the business ecosystem to pursue profits only without considering corporate social responsibility. Sustainable ESG in the long term is required rather than a passive one. The key points of ESG management are being responsible for environmental issues and climate change, exploring new growth opportunities and implementing transparent corporate governance. The experts expect ESG management to have positive impacts on enhancing trust and reputation, beyond the contributions to the community and country.

Keywords: University Social Responsibility; Happy To Chat; Badges; Community Building; Diversity; Inclusion; University; International Students Disinformation; SCR Brand; Socially Conscious Responsible Brand; Greenwashing; False Advertising Algorithmic Control; Gig-Workers; Socially Responsible; Self-Determination Theory; Social Exchange Theory; Motivation; Responsible Investing; Socially Responsible Investing (SRI); ESG; Business Model; Business Model Innovation; Economic Benefits; Liminal Spaces; CSR; Productivity; Employee Well-Being; Innovation; Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR); ESG Management; Business Ecosystem; Sustainability; Social Capital; Organisational Behaviour (OB); Leadership; Strategic Leadership; Internal Compliance; Employee Behaviours; Management In Practice; Socially Responsible Business; Emerging Markets; Marketing Strategies; Integrated Marketing Communication; Social Impact Measurement; Sustainable Goals; Linear Economy; Circular Economy; Social Compliance; Regulation; Garment; Bangladesh; Global Influence; Cryptocurrency; Blockchain; Bitcoin; Tokens; Socially Responsible Business; Smart Contracts (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L21 M14 Q0 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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