Recently, Salford Business School’s Dr Ashraful Alam presented his paper, titled “ESG Pay, Biodiversity and Firm Value,” at the 8th Ethical Finance and Sustainability (EFS) Conference, in Edinburgh, Scotland.
The EFS conference is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious events in the field of sustainability, drawing scholars and professionals from around the world. This year’s conference featured 60 presentations from researchers representing a diverse array of institutions across 16 countries, showcasing a truly global exchange of ideas and innovation in the field of sustainability.
Co-authored with Kaleemullah Abbasi, Ashraful’s paper investigates what motivates corporate directors to disclose biodiversity-related information and explores the potential value such disclosures bring to firms. His presentation generated meaningful discussion and received valuable feedback from the audience.
Key takeaways from Ashraful’s presentation:
Ashraful’s involvement demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing research in sustainability and corporate governance at Salford. His collaborative work and active engagement at the EFS Conference underscore the university’s growing influence in promoting responsible business practices on a global stage.
His presentation delivered original insights and made a significant contribution to the evolving discourse on sustainable finance. By addressing the critical link between corporate biodiversity disclosures and firm value, his research is helping to shape policy discussions and encouraging the wider adoption of biodiversity metrics in corporate reporting frameworks.