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Track Chairs
Franco Ernesto Rubino, University of Calabria
Annarita Trotta, Magna Græcia University of Catanzaro
Fabio Piluso, University of Calabria
Giovanna Crocco, E-Campus University
Track Description
In recent decades, the effects of climate change have become a major concern for economies worldwide. As a result, corporations now face more external pressure because the information disclosed on sustainable performance in environmental aspects can directly affect their corporate value. Since 2015, following the adoption of the Paris Agreement and the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, global attention toward sustainability and climate-related accountability has intensified. These initiatives have accelerated the transition toward sustainability-oriented business models, promoting the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into corporate strategies and financial systems. On the other hand, the power of financial markets to support sustainability largely depends on their ability to align investment criteria with the goals that drive sustainable businesses and enhance their social license to operate.
Acknowledging the urgency of the matter, corporations are called to control their greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) to prevent climate change and global warming from becoming irreversible, pursuing net-zero pathways that reduce or eliminate negative environmental footprints. Consequently, many corporations are undergoing a paradigm shift toward business models designed to create long-term value. This growing focus reflects the understanding that climate-related factors can significantly impact corporate strategies, asset valuations, and market stability, while highlighting the need for strong compliance frameworks, sustainability reporting, and assurance mechanisms to improve transparency and accountability in climate-related disclosures. Climate-related disclosures have thus become central to corporate sustainability reporting, which now serves as a critical tool for corporate governance, strategic decision-making, and investor assessment, enabling stakeholders to evaluate climate risks and their economic, financial, and environmental implications. Many gaps and open questions remain both in theory and practice.
Track leaders encourage the widest possible participation of academics and practitioners, whose valuable contributions might inspire discussions, comparisons, and assessments of the overall state of research in the field. Topics include, but are not limited to:
Keywords
Climate Change; Climate and Environmental Risks; Assurance and Compliance; Risk Management; Corporate Valuation
Publication Opportunities
The articles accepted in this track may be considered for publication in Health Services Management Research, European Journal of Volunteering and Community-Based Projects, or MECOSAN through a fast-track procedure.
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