Commercial’s Corporate Social Responsibility & Social Governance (CS Professional) – 23rd Edition 2026 is a detailed and professionally structured publication specially designed for Company Secretary (CS) Professional Programme students preparing under the latest ICSI syllabus and examination framework.

This updated 23rd Edition comprehensively explains the concepts, legal framework, governance standards, and practical implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Social Governance in modern corporate management and business operations.

The publication focuses on building conceptual clarity and practical understanding of responsible business conduct, stakeholder engagement, ethical governance, sustainability initiatives, and social accountability mechanisms applicable to corporate entities.

The book comprehensively covers important topics including:

• Concept and Evolution of Corporate Social Responsibility
• CSR Legal Framework under the Companies Act, 2013
• CSR Policy Formulation and Implementation
• CSR Committees and Governance Structures
• Social Governance and Ethical Business Practices
• Sustainability and Responsible Corporate Conduct
• Stakeholder Engagement and Social Accountability
• CSR Reporting and Disclosure Requirements
• ESG Integration and Social Governance Mechanisms
• Corporate Citizenship and Inclusive Growth

The publication also discusses CSR compliance obligations, governance responsibilities of boards and management, reporting standards, sustainability frameworks, and contemporary developments relating to responsible business practices in India and globally.

Structured in a systematic and reader-friendly format, the book includes practical illustrations, examination-oriented explanations, conceptual summaries, and updated legal and regulatory developments to support effective learning and professional understanding.

The analytical and practical approach of the publication makes it highly useful for CS Professional students, company secretaries, corporate governance professionals, compliance officers, sustainability consultants, academicians, and candidates preparing for professional corporate law examinations.

It serves as a valuable academic and professional resource for understanding CSR implementation, social governance practices, and responsible business management in the evolving corporate environment.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive guide for CS Professional Programme
• Covers CSR law, governance, and sustainability comprehensively
• Includes CSR implementation and reporting mechanisms
• Discusses social governance and ethical business practices
• Practical and examination-oriented presentation
• Updated with latest legal and regulatory developments
• Useful for corporate governance and compliance professionals

This publication serves as an essential academic and professional resource for mastering Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Governance under the CS Professional curriculum.