Sustainability and Impact-Driven Management

Section head: Irina Belinskaya

Contact details: sbas@itmo.ru

Section language: Russian

The purpose of the session is to highlight the role of the state in the transformational processes related to the implementation of ESG reporting by Russian companies, and to present practical AI tools and case studies for integrating sustainable models into business processes and regional development overall.
Objectives of the session:
to analyze the barriers to the digitalization of impact metrics;
to formulate approaches to the smooth transformation of ESG reporting in line with the ECG (Environmental–Corporate–Governance) concept;
to examine cases of green/social innovation and the use of AI to enhance the competitiveness of businesses and regions;
to exchange practical solutions for achieving “transparent” reporting under current economic conditions.
Key target audiences:
Large and medium-sized business owners, analysts and executives, researchers, and representatives of public authorities.
Expected presentation topics:

• Barriers and drivers of ESG reporting digitalization in Russia.
• Enhancing company competitiveness through the digitalization of management accounting.
• Integration of GRI/CSRD with GOST R 71198-2023 and the State Information System for Sustainable Development.
• AI tools for impact metrics and green/social innovation.
• ESG in companies’ long-term strategies (foresight).

The state and sustainable models: digitalization of reporting by Russian firms

Section head: Magdalena Gayate

Contact details: sbas@itmo.ru

Section language: Russian

Higher education institutions possess unique capacities to advance transformation toward sustainable development through impact-oriented governance, cross-sectoral innovation, and measurable accountability. This session proposes an integrated approach that conceptualizes universities as fifth-generation universities—organizations that not only educate and conduct research, but also co-create solutions with society, industry, government, the civil sector, and the natural environment within the Quintuple Helix configuration.
We examine how this approach strengthens sustainable business models and fosters green social innovation through the deep integration of five spheres of engagement: academia, industry, government, civil society, and the natural environment.
Drawing on the practical experience of joint initiatives within the SatLab Consortium, the session will present:
Examples of climate-sensitive governance practices grounded in cross-sectoral learning and multi-actor management.
Illustrations of impact metrics and reporting systems aligned with ESG standards and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Practical guidelines for implementing governance and decision-making models based on the Quintuple Helix approach, ensuring transparent, comparable, and actionable outcomes.
Participants will gain operational tools for integrating sustainability into strategic agendas, innovation portfolios, and multi-sector ecosystems, thereby contributing to measurable social and environmental impact at both institutional and territorial levels.

Universities as Drivers of Systemic Impact: Social Innovation, Climate-Responsible Governance, and Reporting within the «Quintuple Helix» Framework

Section head: Oludipe Emmanuel Olorunleke

Contact details: sbas@itmo.ru

Section language: English

The goal of this section is on intentional design that transforms sporadic green actions into lasting habits and fosters a powerful sense of community.

The objective is to engage attendees to brainstorm how to architect digital experiences that don’t just inform users, but actively shape their identity as part of a collective movement toward a sustainable future. Understand key behavioural design principles, learn to build habit-forming features, and leverage social dynamics for engagement and accountability.

Target Audience: Eco-technologist, UX/Product designers, sustainability managers, behavioural scientists, social entrepreneurs, data scientists and AI engineers.

Sustainable Designing for Habit and Community

Section head: Valentina Toscano

Contact details: sbas@itmo.ru

Section language: English

The track aims to investigate the main challenges and criticalities currently affecting sustainability and SDGs reporting, as well as future developments in the field. Its goal is to evaluate the effectiveness of existing reporting principles, standards, and regulatory frameworks. The session is intended for students, academics, professionals, and regulators engaged in corporate sustainability disclosure. Contributions may cover topics such as methodological robustness, materiality assessment, transparency and assurance practices, and the role of AI in enhancing reporting quality and analytical processes.

Sustainability and SDGs reporting

2025

FTMI ITMO

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Head of the Center for Research Organization Faculty of Technological Management and Innovations