Zahvala
21. IRDO mednarodna znanstveno-poslovna konferenca 2026 z naslovom »INOVATIVNA, TRAJNOSTNA in DRUŽBENO ODGOVORNA DRUŽBA 2026: Upravljanje trajnostnosti v organizacijah« je ponovno uspešno povezala domače in tuje strokovnjake, raziskovalce ter študente. V dveh dneh zasedanja je več kot 70 avtorjev iz več držav predstavilo skupno več kot 40 znanstvenih in poslovno-strokovnih prispevkov. Izvedba tega dogodka in izid pričujočega zbornika ne bi bila mogoča brez tesnega sodelovanja, finančne podpore in predanosti vseh vpletenih deležnikov.
Mednarodna konferenca IRDO velja za eno najdlje trajajočih strokovno-znanstvenih platform na področju družbene odgovornosti in trajnostnega razvoja v Sloveniji. V dvajsetih letih je povezala več kot 1.600 avtorjev, raziskovalcev in strokovnjakov iz številnih držav ter prispevala k širjenju znanja in dobrih praks na področju trajnostnega razvoja.
Organizatorji konference so IRDO – Inštitut za razvoj družbene odgovornosti, Univerza v Mariboru, Ekonomsko – poslovna fakulteta (UM), Slovensko društvo za sistemsko raziskovanje (SdSr) in WOSC z več podpornimi partnerji: Mednarodna akademija za sistemske in kibernetske znanosti (IASCYS), Francija, Evropska akademija znanosti in umetnosti, Salzburg, Mednarodna zveza za sistemsko raziskovanje (IFSR), CSR Europe, Danube University Krems, Avstrija, Ministrstvo za gospodarstvo, delo in šport, DIH – Digitalno inovacijsko središče Slovenije, Štajerska gospodarska zbornica, Združenje delodajalcev Slovenije, Združenje Manager Slovenije in Slovensko združenje za kakovost in odličnost. Konferenco sponzorirata Medis-M in Press Clipping.
Zahvala soorganizatorjem in vodstvu
Posebno in iskreno hvala izrekamo rektorju Univerze v Mariboru, prof. dr. Zdravku Kačiču, ter dekanji Ekonomsko-poslovne fakultete, prof. dr. Poloni Tominc, za njuno neomajno akademsko podporo in osebno zavzetost pri soorganizaciji te konference.
Zahvala avtorjem in strokovnim sodelavcem
Najlepša hvala vsem sodelujočim avtorjem za njihove izjemne referate, ki pomembno prispevajo k operativizaciji ESG kazalnikov v praksi. Globoko hvaležnost izražamo članom programskega in organizacijskega odbora pod vodstvom zasl. prof. ddr. Matjaža Muleja, mednarodnim recenzentom za strokovno oceno del, urednikom, recenzentom, tehnični ekipi, oblikovalcem ter študentom za požrtvovalno operativno delo pri pripravi te konference ter izdaji tega zbornika.
Zahvala sponzorjem in podpornim partnerjem
Realizacija konference je v veliki meri odvisna od finančne in materialne pomoči. Naša iskrena zahvala velja vsem sponzorjem in sofinancerjem, ki so prepoznali družbeni pomen te konference in z donacijami omogočili njeno nemoteno izvedbo. Enako toplo se zahvaljujemo vsem podpornim partnerjem in institucijam iz Slovenije in tujine za njihovo strokovno, organizacijsko ter mrežno pomoč, ter medijem za uspešno širjenje glasu o družbeni odgovornosti in trajnostnem razvoju v širšo javnost.
Hvala, ker skupaj z nami soustvarjate inovativno in odgovorno prihodnost!
Uredniški odbor zbornika IRDO 2026,
Zanj mag. Anita Hrast,
direktorica inštituta IRDO in predsednica Organizacijskega odbora konference
Acknowledgement
The 21st IRDO International Scientific and Business Conference 2026, entitled “INNOVATIVE, SUSTAINABLE & SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE SOCIETY 2026: Sustainability Management in Organisations”, has once again successfully brought together academic experts, business leaders, and students. Over the two-day event, more than 70 authors from more countries contributed more than 40 scientific and expert papers. The execution of this conference and the publication of these proceedings would not have been possible without the close cooperation, financial support, and dedication of all stakeholders.
The IRDO International Conference is one of the longest-running professional and scientific platforms in the field of social responsibility and sustainable development in Slovenia. Over the course of twenty years, it has brought together more than 1,600 authors, researchers and experts from many countries and contributed to the dissemination of knowledge and good practices in the field of sustainable development.
The organizers of the conference are IRDO – Institute for the Development of Social Responsibility, University of Maribor, Faculty of Economics and Business (UM), Slovenian Society for Systems Research (SdSr) and WOSC with several supporting partners: International Academy of Systems and Cyber Sciences (IASCYS), France, European Academy of Sciences and Arts, Salzburg, International Federation for Systems Research (IFSR), CSR Europe, Danube University Krems, Austria, Ministry of Economy, Labour and Sport, DIH – Digital Innovation Centre of Slovenia, Styrian Chamber of Commerce, Employers’ Association of Slovenia, Association of Managers of Slovenia and Slovenian Association for Quality and Excellence. The conference is sponsored by Medis-M and Press Clipping.
Special Thanks to Co-organizers and Leadership
We express our highest and most sincere gratitude to the Rector of the University of Maribor, Prof. Zdravko Kačič, PhD, and to the Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business, Prof. Polona Tominc, PhD, for their ongoing academic backing and personal commitment to the co-organization of this conference.
Thanks to Authors and Academic Contributors
We would like to thank all participating authors for their high-quality contributions aimed at translating corporate governance and ESG metrics into actionable value. We extend our deepest appreciation to the members of the Program and Organizing Committees under the leadership of Prof. Emeritus ddr. Matjaž Mulej, as well as the international reviewers, editors, technical staff, designers, and students for their hard work in preparing this conference and publishing this volume.
Thanks to Sponsors and Supporting Partners
The successful realization of this conference relies heavily on financial and material support. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all corporate sponsors and co-financers who recognized the societal impact of this event and provided the necessary resources. We are equally grateful to all supporting partners and institutions from Slovenia and abroad for their professional, organizational, and networking assistance, as well as our media partners for helping us broadcast the values of social responsibility to the wider public.
Thank you for sharing the vision of a sustainable and responsible future with us!
In the name of the Editorial Board of the IRDO 2026 Conference Proceedings
Anita Hrast, MSc.,
Director of the IRDO Institute and President of the Organizing Board of the Conference