This seminar is co-organized by the Research Centre for ESG at Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) and the Business, Economic and Public Policy Research Centre at Hong Kong Shue Yan University (HKSYU). It will address critical research issues related to ESG x Internationalization, and the importance of ESG criteria in evaluating firm-level performance.

We will discuss various topics that are part of a forthcoming special issue at the journal Research in International Business and Finance (RIBAF), including:

• International comparison of sustainability and ESG disclosure
• ESG regulations and greenwashing: A cross-country comparison
• Performance implications of circular economy practices
• Internationalization and firms’ financial sustainability
• Sustainable investment and green finance in international markets
• Environmental strategies of multinational corporations
• IB theories in addressing ESG issues across nations
• Innovation and sustainability within the global competitive arena

We are honored to have Prof. John Goodell, Editor in Chief, Research in International Business and Finance (RIBAF) and Professor in Finance, University of Akron, USA, as our keynote speaker, who will share valuable insights on these topics.

Besides, we have invited Mr. Chanyoo Kim, ESG Client Engagement, Senior Specialist, S&P Global to share his industry insights.

If you are interested in ESG x Internationalization, please register via here or refer to the e-flyer for more details.