The Global Initiative for Governance and Sustainability (GIGS) is now accepting paper submissions for the Sustainability, ESG, & Value Creation Conference, taking place at the breathtaking locale of Niagara Falls, Canada, on October 11-12, 2024. We invite researchers and experts to submit their original research papers that break new ground in understanding sustainability, ESG, and value creation.

 

This highly-selective event aims to create an immersive, dialogue-driven space that fosters innovation, collaboration, and rigorous academic exchange. The conference will span two intensive days, featuring six to eight curated paper presentations, each one offering a unique exploration of cutting-edge research, and a thought-provoking panel discussion with renowned experts in the field.

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This conference is designed to bring together leading scholars, industry experts, policymakers, and thought leaders, providing a unique platform to share, debate, and shape the future of sustainability, ESG, and green finance. Attendees will have the opportunity to delve into the latest research findings, practical implications, and transformative ideas, while also networking with like-minded professionals and establishing connections for future collaborations.

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This conference focuses on a small number of presentations, which ensures a high level of interaction, feedback, and scholarly discussion around each presented paper. Additionally, a distinguished panel of world-class speakers will be discussing and analyzing the implications of these novel ideas and approaches.

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The selected papers will ideally explore topics such as:

·     Innovative sustainable finance mechanisms

·     ESG and financial performance

·     Green bonds and their effectiveness

·     Sustainable investing and shareholder value

·     Illicit financial flow

·     Climate risk and its financial implications

·     The role of governance in promoting sustainability

·     Disruptive technology, Sustainability, and value creation

·     Sustainability  reporting standards, governance, and greenwashing  

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Submissions must include an abstract of 500 words maximum, along with the full paper.

 

Join us in shaping the dialogue around sustainability, ESG, and value creation. We look forward to your contributions to making this event a landmark in the world of sustainable finance research.

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Registration link: https://www.gigs-initiative.ca/esg2024-registration

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Co-Chairs:

Agnes Cheng, Dale Looper Chair in Accounting, University of Oklahoma 

Justin Jin, Professor of Accounting & Financial Management Services, McMaster University

Sasan Saiy, Associate Professor of Accounting, University of Waterloo

Samir Trabelsi, CPA Ontario Distinguished Scholar, Professor of Accounting & Governance, Brock University​