COMPETITION
Collegiate ESG Idea Innovation Challenge
Undergraduate Students ESG Idea Competition
SUBMIT
- ESG Innovation Challenge: Shaping a Sustainable Future is an undergraduate student ESG idea competition designed to empower the next generation of leaders in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices.
- The purpose of this competition is to foster creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration among undergraduate students, inspiring them to develop innovative solutions that address the practical application of ESG principles.
- Participation can be individual or in teams.
- Participants must submit a detailed proposal outlining their ESG-focused idea or solution.
- Submissions must demonstrate creativity, innovation, and originality in addressing sustainability challenges. In the case of team entries, each member must meet the eligibility requirements, and interdisciplinary teams are strongly encouraged.
- Participants must be currently enrolled as undergraduate students at accredited educational institutions worldwide. The proposal should clearly articulate the environmental, social, and governance aspects of the project.
- All written materials and presentations must be submitted in English to facilitate a fair and comprehensive evaluation process.
- Competition submission: Please submit 15-20 slides (not including references) PowerPoint deck in PDF format via email
- Due: March 7, 2025
- The finalist teams will present their work at the 2025 Global ESG Conference.
- Inquiry & submission: 2025esg@phuket.psu.ac.th
AWARDS
300 USD + Registration Waiver for One individual
100 USD + Registration Waiver for One individual
ESG Research Proposal Challenge
Graduate Student ESG Research Proposal Competition
SUBMIT
- Encourage proposals that address emerging challenges, complexities, and opportunities within the broader landscape of sustainability.
- Encourage researchers to adopt a holistic approach, recognizing the interconnected nature of environmental, social, and governance factors.
- The "ESG Research Excellence Challenge" is a graduate-level research proposal competition aimed at cultivating groundbreaking advancements in the field of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG).
- This competition seeks to ESG subject matter of graduate students, encouraging them to develop innovative research proposals that contribute to a deeper understanding of ESG dynamics and provide actionable insights for sustainable practices.
- Participants must be actively enrolled in a recognized graduate program at an accredited institution during the time of submission.
- Participation can be individual or in interdisciplinary teams.
Each team member must meet the eligibility criteria, fostering collaborative research efforts. - Submissions must present a well-defined research proposal focused on advancing knowledge and understanding in the field of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG).
- Emphasize the importance of innovation and originality in research proposals.
- Proposals should articulate clear research questions, objectives, methodologies, and potential contributions to the ESG landscape.
- Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
- Social Impact Investing
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
- Renewable Energy Investments
- ESG Reporting and Transparency
- Human Rights and Corporate Responsibility
- Impact of ESG on Financial Performance
- Smart Cities and Sustainable Urban Development
- All written materials and presentations must be submitted in English to facilitate a fair and comprehensive evaluation process.
- Competition submission: Please submit 3-page extended abstracts (Times New Roman Font, size 12, and double-spaced, around 1,000 words) via email
- Due: March 7, 2025
- The finalist teams will present their work at the 2025 Global ESG Conference.
- Inquiry & Inquiry & submission: 2025esg@phuket.psu.ac.th
AWARDS
300 USD + Registration Waiver for One individual
100 USD + Registration Waiver for One individual