The Integrated ESG Paradox: An Analysis of Decoupling Between Environmental, Social, and Governance Disclosures and Operational Practices in Blue-Chip Corporations

Abhishek Tripathi, Dr. Vishal Saxena

Abstract: ESG (environmental, social, and governance) reporting has emerged as a key tool for blue-chip businesses to demonstrate their dedication to sustainability and shareholder value generation in recent years. This study looks at the state of ESG reporting in blue-chip companies, emphasizing the main issues, clever solutions, and ensuing effects. Due in significant part to these organizations' enormous scale and worldwide activities, major problems include data gathering difficulties, a lack of standardization, complex stakeholder engagement, and regulatory compliance issues. Businesses employ technology for data analytics, incorporate ESG principles into company plans, maintain transparency, and work with industry peers and regulators to advance consistent standards in order to overcome these problems. In addition to encouraging innovation and risk reduction, good ESG reporting improves a company's reputation, investor trust, and long-term resilience. In addition to compliance, it promotes global sustainability goals, bolsters responsibility, and harmonizes corporate aims with social norms. This study provides insights into how ESG reporting promotes sustainable value generation and fortifies corporate governance by referencing relevant research and case studies.

Keywords: Bluechip companies, ESG reporting, Sustainability, Corporate Transparency, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Performance, Impact Assessment