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Call for Papers - Exeter Sustainable Finance Conference

The Exeter Sustainable Finance Centre at the University of Exeter is organising the inaugural conference on the 19th of September 2024. The objective is to present state-of-the-art empirical and theoretical research on sustainable finance and inform investment practices.

We invite submissions of unpublished research papers on any topic related to sustainable finance, including, but to limited to research on environmental, social and governance issues, and impact investing. The organisers particularly encourage submissions of interdisciplinary research that draws together approaches and perspectives from different disciplines. The papers will be reviewed by a program committee consisting of faculty members of Exeter Sustainable Finance (ESF) Centre. 

Call for Papers - Exeter Sustainable Finance Conference
Conference Date: 19th September 2024
Location: Exeter, UK
Submission Deadline: 20 June 2024

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