Rachana Lunawat | Sustainability Strategies | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Rachana Lunawat | Sustainability Strategies | Best Researcher Award 

Rachana Lunawat | Kingston University | United Kingdom 

Ms. Rachana Lunawat is an emerging scholar and finance professional with a strong academic foundation and practical experience in financial control, reporting, and sustainability-driven investment analysis. She holds a Master of Science in Accounting and Finance with Distinction from Kingston University, London, and a Master of Commerce from Savitribai Phule Pune University. Her academic and professional journey reflects a blend of analytical expertise and sustainability-oriented research. Having worked across the UK and India, Rachana has contributed to financial control, reconciliations, and audit preparedness in both public and private sectors, demonstrating her capability in enhancing reporting accuracy and operational efficiency. Her research interests lie at the intersection of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors and corporate financial performance. She co-authored a peer-reviewed article titled “Integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Factors into the Investment Returns of American Companies,” published in MDPI’s international journal Sustainability. The study, indexed in Scopus and the Web of Science, employs panel data regression models using Bloomberg and Refinitiv datasets to assess how ESG engagement influences market valuation and long-term financial outcomes. This publication underscores her commitment to bridging sustainable finance and empirical financial analysis, offering insights that inform corporate strategy and responsible investment practices. Beyond research, Rachana has been actively involved in industry-oriented financial analysis projects, including portfolio optimization and ESG-financial performance evaluation of S&P 500 firms. These projects reflect her ability to translate academic concepts into data-driven decision-making relevant to global markets. Her collaborations with scholars from the University of St Andrews and Aston Business School have further enriched her interdisciplinary perspective on corporate sustainability and financial performance dynamics.

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Featured Publication : 

Lunawat, R. M., Elmarzouky, M., & Shohaieb, D. (2025). Integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into the investment returns of American companies. Sustainability, 17(19), 8522.

Rahul Kumar | Business Ethics| Best Scholar Award

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Mr. Rahul Kumar | Business Ethics | Best Scholar Award 

PhD Scholar at Indian Institute of Management | India 

Rahul Kumar is a strategist and sustainability expert with extensive experience in entrepreneurship, program management, and startup ecosystems. He holds a doctoral degree in strategic management and entrepreneurship and a master’s degree in environmental science and resource management. Over the years, he has worked with diverse organizations, including media platforms, sustainability consultancies, and industrial corporations, contributing to content strategy, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable business practices. His expertise spans market research, data analysis, ESG materiality assessment, and communication strategies, helping organizations align sustainability goals with business and regulatory needs. Rahul has authored and co-authored several research papers on sustainability, CSR, ESG, and carbon markets, which have been presented at international conferences and are under review in peer-reviewed journals. He has been a judge and reviewer for various academic and industry platforms and has contributed thought leadership articles to sustainability-focused publications. With a robust research portfolio of 355 citations by 307 documents, an h-index of 11, and authorship across 43 documents, he continues to drive knowledge advancement in sustainability and strategic management while building collaborative partnerships and innovative solutions for a greener future. His work reflects a deep commitment to environmental stewardship, effective communication, and transformative leadership across sectors.

Profile : Scopus 

Featured Publications:   

Kumar, R. (2025). Which ownership structure will sustain sustainability? An empirical examination of ESG disclosure. International Journal of Disclosure and Governance.

Kumar, R. (2025). Beyond greenwashing: How politics shapes firms’ ESG strategies and their financial fortunes. European Business Review.

Kumar, R. (2025). Metaverse advertising and promotional effectiveness: The route from immersion to joy. Decision Support Systems.