A presentation by Viktor Prokop (Associate Professor at the Science and Research Centre, Faculty of Economics and Administration, University of Pardubice, Czech Republic).

Since the states of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and the analysis of their environmental performance received less scientific attention in previous years, compared to the "more advanced" Western states, this presentation will focus on current research trends in this territory. The main content of the presentation will be the identification of relevant theories clarifying the green behaviour of companies in the CEE region, as well as the presentation of its (novel) empirical determinants. The role of factors such as gender diversity, managerial skills or family ownership will be discussed. In the last part of the presentation, future research trends will be outlined, such as the response to multi-crises or twin-transition.

Viktor Prokop is an Associate Professor at the Science and Research Centre, Faculty of Economics and Administration, University of Pardubice, Czech Republic. He is the author or co-author of more than 60 articles in journals indexed in Scopus/Web of Science databases. He published his works in journals such as Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Business Strategy and the Environment, Journal of Cleaner Production, Energy Policy, Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, R&D Management or European Journal of Innovation Management. He is one of the editors of the book Business Models for the Circular Economy: A European Perspective published by Springer. His current research interests include innovation ecosystems, (eco)innovation determinants, and open innovation models, primarily within the territory of the Central and Eastern Europe.

The seminar is in English. Further information: pia.riips@taltech.ee.