ESG in the AI Era: Challenges and Opportunities
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Call for Papers
ESG in the AI Era: Challenges and Opportunities
Journal: China Accounting and Finance Review
Publisher: Emerald Publishing
Paper Submission Opens: 15 April 2026
Submission Deadline: 2 August 2026
Introduction
The CAFR Special Issue Conference 2026 explores the evolving relationship between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. As AI reshapes ESG information collection, processing, disclosure, reporting quality, assurance, investment decision-making, and corporate accountability, this conference examines both opportunities and challenges including algorithmic bias, ethical risks, regulatory gaps, and greenwashing concerns in AI-driven ESG practices.
Guest Editors
Cheng ZENG (cheng-colin.zeng@polyu.edu.hk)
Yi XIANG (yi.xiang@polyu.edu.hk)
Qi ZHANG (zhangqi@zuel.edu.cn)
Sihai LI (lshhhy0420@163.com)
List of Topic Areas
Submissions invited on (but not limited to):
AI-Driven ESG Reporting and Assurance
Algorithmic Bias, Ethics, and Fairness in ESG Analytics
Regulatory Responses to AI-Enabled ESG Practices
AI, Greenwashing, and Corporate Accountability
AI for Sustainable Finance and Investment Decision-Making
Guest Editors Contact Details
Name | Institution | |
|---|---|---|
Cheng ZENG | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | |
Yi XIANG | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | |
Qi ZHANG | Zhongnan University of Economics and Law | |
Sihai LI | Zhongnan University of Economics and Law |
Submission Process & Deadlines
Submit via https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/cafr by 2 August 2026, selecting "ESG in the AI Era: Challenges and Opportunities".
Choose: plenary session only (commitment to publish in CAFR), concurrent session only, or both.
Notification: 4 October 2026. Conference: 28-29 November 2026, Wuhan, China.
Plenary presenters receive accommodation (3 nights) and airfare reimbursement (USD 500-2000). No fee.
Submission Guidelines
Submission Portal: https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/cafr
Author Guidelines: https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/cafr#jlp_author_guidelines
About the Journal
China Accounting and Finance Review publishes high-quality research on accounting, finance, and ESG topics with a focus on China and emerging markets.
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