Professor Dr. Shirley Lu

Biography

Shirley Lu is an Assistant Professor in the Accounting and Management Unit at Harvard Business School, where she teaches the Financial Reporting and Control course in the MBA required curriculum. Her research primarily focuses on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) disclosure, with emphasis on climate change and gender diversity. Professor Lu's work aims to evaluate the performance of firms in CSR initiatives, understand the metrics and ratings associated with CSR, and investigate the institutional frameworks that enable CSR disclosures. Her studies address topics such as bonding mechanisms of green bonds and the credibility of corporate emissions reduction targets, as well as the drivers and implications for firms that provide climate solutions. She has published extensively in notable journals, contributing valuable insights into the intersection of finance, sustainability, and corporate accountability.

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