A STUDY ON ROLE OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY

AUTHOR – VYABINYAA SHRIEE R S* & DR. MARUTHAVIJAYAN S (M.A., B. L., M.B.A., (PH.D.,)**

* STUDENT AT SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN LAW, THE TAMIL NADU DR. AMBEDKAR LAW UNIVERSITY

** ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT THE TAMIL NADU DR. AMBEDKAR LAW UNIVERSITY. EMAIL: MARUDHU.LAWYER@GMAIL.COM

BEST CITATION -VYABINYAA SHRIEE R S & DR. MARUTHAVIJAYAN S, A STUDY ON ROLE OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (6) OF 2025, PG. 818-832, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344

ABSTRACT:

                This paper explores the critical role corporate governance plays in promoting and sustaining long-term business sustainability. This paper highlights the two concepts I.e., Corporate Social Responsibility and ESG. As environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concerns gain prominence, strong governance frameworks have become essential in aligning corporate strategies with sustainable development goals. Effective corporate governance ensures accountability, transparency, and ethical decision-making—factors that drive stakeholder trust and long-term value creation. This study examines how governance structures influence sustainability efforts across key areas, including environmental performance, social responsibility, risk management, and regulatory compliance. It also highlights the benefits of Sustainability Audit and its process. The paper demonstrates organizations with robust governance mechanisms are better positioned to respond to global challenges, adapt to changing regulatory landscapes, and achieve competitive advantage through responsible and forward-looking business practices.

Key Words: Corporate Governance, Business Sustainability, ESG, CSR, Sustainability Audit.