Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is often viewed as a way for firms to build trust with stakeholders and strengthen their reputations. But what happens when the reputational challenge arises not at the firm level, but at the level of the individual director? 

In this seminar, Irina Gazizova, Assistant Professor at the Department of Accounting at the Stockholm School of Economics presents new research examining whether directors who experience reputational damage increase CSR engagement in the firmson whose boards they serve. 

We will discuss: 

• The reputational transmission from the corporate level to the individual director level 

• How compromised directors influence CSR decisions inside the boardroom 

• Whether CSR engagement helps directors rebuild their reputation and reduce negative labor market consequences 

About Irina: 

Irina Gazizova is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Accounting at the Stockholm School of Economics. Her research interests include  financial reporting quality, earnings management, and corporate social responsibility.

 About ACE: 

The Accounting and Financial Management Center of Excellence (ACE) provides a platform for ongoing, meaningful discoursebetween our research teams and practice, informing the knowledge base of all members and providing opportunities for futurecollaborations with partner companies. The Department of Accounting partners with world-class organizations from diverse industries to bring diverse knowledge, perspectives, experience, and strategic thinking to our academic discourse. 

About HOSS:  

The House of Sustainable Society (HOSS) is a multidisciplinary, multi-stakeholder, social science research center at the Stockholm School of Economics focused on creating knowledge and impact to promote more sustainable markets. Our aim is to develop rigorous knowledge around how markets can be effectively advanced to support the transition to sustainable development. 

The seminar will take place from 08:00 to 09:00, with breakfast served from 07:30. 

You can register for the seminar here.