Workshop Basic Info

Organizer:

Oxford Brookes Business School, Oxford Brookes University

Chair:

Dr. Natthinee Thampanya
Senior Lecturer in Oxford Brookes University

Personal Bio:

Dr. Natthinee Thampanya, a distinguished academic in the field of Finance, currently serves as a Senior Lecturer in Corporate Finance at Oxford Brookes Business School. She earned an MSc in Finance and Investment from the University of Greenwich, UK, and culminated with a Ph.D. in Finance from Leeds Beckett University, UK.

Natthinee's research interests are reflected in her publications, notably addressing climate risk, sustainability, and the dynamics of financial markets in the digital age. Her work, such as the study on carbon neutrality and financial development, and the hedging effectiveness of gold & cryptocurrencies, showcases her innovative approach to finance. Her teaching career spans over a decade before her current role. In addition to academia, she has practical experience in banking and finance. Her contributions to finance education and research are further recognised by awards for her insightful doctoral thesis and academic papers.

Backgroud

The evolving global financial landscape is increasingly impacted by climate change, necessitating a strategic alignment of banking practices with principles of sustainability and resilience. As the urgency to address environmental challenges intensifies, the banking sector finds itself at a pivotal moment, tasked with the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into its core operations. This integration represents a significant shift towards recognising the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and ESG performance, not only as ethical imperatives but also as crucial components of financial viability and risk management. The intricate relationship between CSR activities, access to capital, and credit risk underlines a broader transformation in banking practices. By exploring the impacts of climate regulations, CSR strategies, and ESG performance on financial accessibility, creditworthiness, and lending dynamics, this workshop aims to shed light on the vital role of sustainable banking in mitigating climate risks and fostering a more resilient financial system

Goal/Rationale

The paramount goal of this workshop is to address the critical challenge of integrating sustainability and climate resilience within banking practices, a necessity highlighted by the escalating climate crisis and its potential repercussions on the global financial system. As banks navigate the complexities of incorporating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria, the question of how these practices influence credit access, risk assessment, and overall banking operations becomes increasingly pertinent. Recent advances in sustainable finance have demonstrated that effective CSR and ESG strategies can significantly enhance a firm’s access to capital, while also mitigating credit risk through improved operational resilience and reputation. However, the translation of these strategies into practical banking operations, particularly in the face of evolving climate regulations and the need for robust risk management frameworks, remains a challenge. This workshop aims to convene scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to explore innovative approaches to embed sustainability into the fabric of financial institutions, examining the latest methodologies for assessing and managing the impact of ESG factors on creditworthiness and lending practices. By doing so, it seeks to contribute actionable insights towards achieving a sustainable and climate-resilient banking sector.

Call for Papers

The main goal of the workshop “Finance in the Age of Environmental Risks and Sustainability” is to generate an intense exchange of ideas and discuss topics related to the nexus between Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance and Banking. This workshop invites contributions that dissect and discuss the multifaceted relationship between sustainable banking practices and climate resilience. We are particularly interested in research that covers specific themes such as the impact of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance on credit access and risk, the role of sustainable finance in enhancing financial accessibility for environmentally impactful firms, and the implications of climate change regulations on banking strategies. Additionally, we welcome insights into how ESG policies influence lending dynamics, the effect of a firm's sustainability activities on its banking relationships and debt costs, and the evaluation of a firm's creditworthiness through ESG metrics. Studies examining the differentiation in bank loan strategies towards polluting versus non-polluting firms and the integration of physical and transition risks into banking risk management strategies are also of interest. Participants are encouraged to explore these themes, contributing to a holistic understanding of sustainable banking's role in a changing climate.

Keywords

Climate Risk
Credit Risk
Risk Management
Banking
ESG Performance
Sustainability

Submission

Prospective authors are kindly invited to submit full papers that include title, abstract, introduction, tables, figures, conclusion and references. It is unnecessary to submit an abstract in advance. The deadline for general submission is October 21, 2024

Each paper should be no less than 4 pages. One regular registration can cover a paper of 6 pages, and additional pages will be charged. Please format your paper well according to the conference template below before submission.

Paper Template

Please prepare your paper in both .doc/.docx and .pdf format and submit your full paper by email with both formats attached directly to ws_oxford@icftba.org

Publication

The paper accepted by this workshop will be published in Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences (Print ISSN 2754-1169) and will be submitted to Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI), Crossref, Portico, Google Scholar, CNKI, and other databases for indexing. The situation may be affected by factors among databases like processing time, workflow, policy, etc.

* The papers will be exported to production and publication on a regular basis. Early-registered papers are expected to be published online earlier.

Participation

Poster

Besides the onsite meeting, this workshop also holds a poster session which allow for a larger number of authors to share their research. The poster session will provide an opportunity for researchers to present their work in a visual and interactive way, allowing for more engagement and discussion with other attendees. Authors of qualified papers will be invited to present their works with digital posters. We believe that this online poster session will still be a great platform for participants to share, discuss, and cooperate. All accepted authors will receive an invitation email to present a poster at this workshop. Please note that all poster presenters must submit the poster before October 22, 2024.

Guidelines for Poster Presentation

Poster presentations must be prepared using the template provided:
*Poster layout template for poster presentation (download)

*Poster layout background (download)
Posters should generally be in A1 size (width: 594mm x height: 841mm) and include the followings:

Title, author and co-author names, and the affiliation(s) information.

Body parts, including "Abstract", "Introduction", "Methods", "Results", "Discussion" and "Conclusions".
Presenters are suggested to set the font size properly and avoid placing anything at the margin part of the poster as it will be difficult to view.
Posters should be well illustrated. All the pictures used should be high quality and with high resolution.
All the posters will be displayed online on the official website. Each poster will have both a small thumbnail and a full-size version.
Posters will be displayed during the online session. After the presentation is over, the full-size version of all posters will become invisible. But thumbnails still can be seen on the website.

(You can refer to the instructions for more detailed information. Additional presentation guidelines may be announced by workshop committees.)

Venue

*Since the seats are limited, if you would like to attend the workshop, please contact ws_oxford@icftba.org.in advance

Oxford Brookes Business School, Oxford Brookes University - Headington Hill Campus, Headington Campus, Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP

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