Winter Conference on Sustainable Business

• Circular economy - closed-loop economic systems to reduce the need for new resources and minimizing environmental impact.
• Innovative technologies in farming for sustainability - advances in technologies for smart/sustainable farming practices.
• Impact of energy efficiency standards on household energy consumption - reduced energy use, lower energy bills, decreased greenhouse gas emissions, improved energy security, long-term savings.
• Evaluating microfinance programs for sustainable development - economic impact, poverty alleviation, social empowerment, improved access to financial services, environmental impact.
• Innovative business models in waste management - circular economy applications, pay-as-you-throw (PAYT), extended producer responsibility (EPR), zero waste initiatives.

• Stocks, green bonds and sustainable investing - impact of sustainable corporate practices on stock markets, rewarding sustainability through stocks, green bonds or other investment avenues.
• Climate risk and financial markets - assessment of physical and transition climate risks, climate risk modeling, impacts of climate change on different asset classes, and regulatory approaches to managing climate risk.
• ESG investing - ESG integration strategies, performance analysis of ESG-focused portfolios, the role of ESG ratings and data providers, and the impact of ESG investing on corporate behavior.
• Carbon pricing and financial markets - comparative analysis of carbon pricing mechanisms, carbon trading, the economic impact of carbon pricing on industries.
• Sustainability reporting and disclosure - standards and frameworks for sustainability reporting (e.g., GRI, SASB), the role of assurance in sustainability reporting, the impact of disclosure on investor behavior, and trends in integrated reporting.

• Green consumer behavior - consumer motivation, environmental consciousness, and other aspects of green consumer behavior that advance understanding of green consumer behavior are invited.
• Branding driven sustainability - how branding strategies can drive sustainability initiatives and practices such as integration of sustainability into branding.
• Digital marketing for sustainability - how digital platforms (e.g., social media) promote sustainable products, engage consumers with green content, and drive online communities towards eco-conscious action.
• Corporate social responsibility in marketing - how CSR initiatives influence brand image, consumer trust, and purchasing decisions, and other topics at the intersection of CSR and marketing.
• Technologies, climate change engagement, and sustainability – how artificial intelligence, augmented reality, virtual reality, and other emerging technologies drive sustainable innovations, raise awareness, inspire action, and facilitate sustainable behaviors.
• Cross-cultural perspectives on sustainable marketing – comparing sustainable marketing strategies across various cultural contexts, that shape the perception and effectiveness of green marketing initiatives.

• Green HRM practices for organizational sustainability - eco-friendly HR initiatives, sustainable workforce management, and pro-environmental behavior.
• Sustainable human resource management & DEI initiatives – fostering inclusive workplaces, and the impact of diversity, equity & inclusion on organizational performance.
• Integrating sustainable practices into organizational culture - strategies for embedding sustainability into corporate values, leadership approaches for driving cultural change.
• CSR and employee engagement - strategies for aligning CSR with employee values.
• The role of green leadership in driving sustainable change – leadership strategies for promoting environmental initiatives.
• Green washing in human resource management - greenwashing practices in HR, the impact of deceptive sustainability claims on employee trust and organizational reputation.

• Strategies for sustainability in a VUCA world - adaptive sustainability practices, resilience building, and innovative approaches to navigating volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous challenges.
• CSR and long-term strategy for growth - the integration of CSR into strategic planning and impact on sustainable growth.
• Sustainability reporting and transparency - role of transparency, disclosure, and compliance in enhancing stakeholder trust.
• Stakeholder engagement and sustainability - stakeholder engagement on sustainable outcomes.
• Circular economy and business strategy - integrating circular economy principles into corporate strategies, the role of innovation in circular business models.

• Lean and green operations - lean, agile methodologies with green practices to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact in operational processes.
• Sustainable production and consumption - resource conservation and reducing environmental footprint.
• Sustainable operations management - economic, environmental, and social benefits in all aspects of operations management of organizations.
• Sustainable logistics and transportation - eco-friendly logistics and transportation systems that enhance efficiency while minimizing carbon emissions.
• Circular economy and production and supply chains - circular economy principles, and business models in production and supply chains to promote recycling, reuse, and waste reduction for a sustainable future.
• Industry 4.0 and sustainability - how smart manufacturing and digitalization can foster sustainable industrial practices.

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