This PhD course is designed to help you critically engage with the empirical complexities of corporate sustainability research.<\/p>\n
Registration deadline: September 6, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n Abstract and Learning Objectives\u00a0<\/strong>
\nIn the realm of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors, this course delves into the empirical
\nissues and literature critical for understanding today’s sustainability landscape and research. Amid pressing global challenges \u2014 such as biodiversity loss, climate change, inequity and human rights issues, and risks of digitalization \u2014 there is a growing recognition among firms, investors, and policymakers of the critical importance of integrating ESG criteria into decision-making processes. In response, academics have started producing tons of empirical research, which often grapple with considerable, partly ESGspecific issues of statistical inference. This course draws on research in the fields of accounting, economics, finance, and management to discuss a variety of pivotal ESG topics and to address the need for rigorous, data-driven ESG analyses. The course lays a sound foundation for your own sustainability research and can help you prepare for your future job.
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