Their research explored the relationship between financial indicators reported in ESG Sustainability Statements, green finance, and stakeholder trust, with particular attention to cross-cultural and industry-specific differences. Behavioural science perspectives were also used to analyse how ESG reporting metrics are developed and adopted across selected industries.
The secondment coincided with the second Joint Research & Innovation Week (R&Iw2), held on 7–11 September 2026 at the University of Ruse. Workshops, networking sessions, knowledge-sharing activities, and interdisciplinary field visits created valuable opportunities to connect sustainability reporting research with real business practices. The programme included visits to ANTOAN VILL, a women’s fashion manufacturer, the Seven Generations Complex, and FAAC Bulgaria in Tutrakan. These visits provided practical insights into entrepreneurship, production processes, innovation, sustainability, tourism and hospitality, operational efficiency, and regional development.
