Track description

The ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) factors have become extremely important. Many studies in the literature show that sustainable investments, in addition to protecting the environment and society, offer an opportunity to achieve financial success. Sustainable practices are a growing phenomenon around the world and there is increasing research on the correlation between ESG and corporate financial performance. In this context, technologies and in particular digitalization has taken centre stage in the business environment. Digital transformation can reduce business costs and trade credit financing and has positive impact on firm innovation and performance. Also, digitalization has a positive impact on the sustainable development of enterprises. Digitalization can play a key role in integrating ESG aspects within organizations as digital technologies can be used to monitor and assess environmental impact, improve social practices, facilitate transparent governance, and promote corporate responsibility. The adoption of ESG criteria and the integration of digital technologies can offer significant opportunities for companies, enabling them to create long-term value, mitigate risks, and satisfy stakeholder expectations.

In this scenario, the track aims to foster discussion on new findings and approaches associated with financials, ESG and the role of technology.

Topics include (but are not limited to):

- Financial performance assessment and measurement.

- Impact of ESG on financial performance.

- Role of ESG in financial evaluation.

- Impact of single pillars of ESG on performance.

- Impact of digitalization on financial performance.

- Role of digitalization on the relationship between ESG and financial performance.

- Digitalization and sustainability in finance.