The Uzbek Journal of Law and Digital Policy (UJLDP) Volume 3 Issue 1 (2025) · pp. 131-154
The Legal and Ethical Challenges in ESG Compliance
Kozimov, Nizomiddin
Abstract
Companies face tough legal and ethical hurdles trying to meet Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals. Different rule setups across regions twist how businesses run their operations. I talked with compliance officers, dug into case stories of firms in legal battles, and sifted through tons of regulatory documents; this rough mix revealed familiar snags and some neat tricks to handle ESG challenges. The results show that a jumble of regulations not only wastes time on compliance but also stirs up ethical puzzles, forcing companies into a patchwork of responses. The issue stands out big in healthcare, where strong ethics matter most; it's plain that one-size-fits-all rules could really tidy up compliance and boost accountability. Its impact goes well beyond healthcare a better grip on these legal and ethical knots might spark forward-thinking moves for companies under a wild array of rules. In the end, the study plunges into the ESG debate, urging clearer guidelines and a real-world blend of ethics and business that weds everyday practice with the push for sustainability.
ESG ComplianceLegal FrameworksRegulatory ChallengesCorporate GovernanceSustainability ReportingEnvironmental LawSocial ResponsibilityEthical Standards
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