Sustainable Finance Conference 2026
On 24 April 2026, the Accounting and Finance Department at Leeds University Business School hosted the Sustainable Finance Conference 2026 with the Cardiff Sustainable Finance Research Group.
The conference was organised by co-chairs Dr Ahmet Karpuz (Leeds University Business School) and Dr Onur Kemal Tosun (Cardiff Sustainable Finance Research Group).
The conference featured parallel sessions addressing key themes in sustainable finance, including the financial implications of climate and biodiversity-related risks, ESG reporting, greenwashing, and investor behaviours. The keynote speech was delivered by Professor Philipp Krueger (University of Geneva). His talk, titled “Sustainable Finance Fatigue”, offered timely insights into emerging challenges in the field.
Dr Ahmet Karpuz, Co-Chair of the Conference, Leeds University Business School, said:
We were delighted to welcome such a diverse group of researchers to Leeds.
The conference provided an excellent platform for exchanging ideas and fostering collaboration in sustainable finance.
A conference delegate said:
It was a privilege to attend such a high-quality conference, receive valuable feedback, engage with leading scholars in the field, and build new connections. Many thanks to the organisers.
The event reflects Leeds University Business School’s continued commitment to impactful and policy-relevant research in sustainable finance. Special thanks go to Dr Lu Qiao, member of the organising committee, as well as the PhD student volunteers and administrative team from the Accounting and Finance Department, and the Leeds University Business School events team.
