Prof. Dr. Remmer Sassen
Prof. Dr. Remmer Sassen has held this professorship since October 2020. In addition, he represents the Chair of Business Administration, esp. Sustainability Management and Environmental Accounting of Prof. Dr. Edeltraud Günther of the Faculty of Economics.
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NameProf. Dr. Remmer Sassen
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Academic Career
- 10/2020 – to date: Professor of the Chair of Business Administration, esp. Environmental Management at TU Dresden
- 10/2019 – to date: Representative of the Chair of Business Administration, esp. Sustainability Management and Environmental Accounting at TU Dresden
- 04/2019 – 09/2019: Representative of the Chair of Accounting and Corporate Governance at Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg
- 11/2018: Research stay at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore (Johns Hopkins Carey Business School), USA
- 11/2017: Research stay at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore (Johns Hopkins Carey Business School), USA
- 06/2017 – 03/2019: Research associate at the Chair of Capital Markets and Management, University of Hamburg (Prof. Dr. Alexander Bassen)
- 06/2017: Postdoctoral qualification in the field of Business Management issued by the Faculty of Business Administration, University of Hamburg
- 11/2016 – to 04/2021: Operational Leadership of the joint project „Sustainability at Higher Education Institutions: develop - network - report (HOCH-N)”
- 02/2011 – 05/2017: Research associate (and Habilitation candidate) at the Institute of Auditing and Taxation, Chair of Audit and Fiduciary Services, University of Hamburg (Prof. Dr. Carl-Christian Freidank); Habilitation with the topic “Influence of corporate governance on the further development of management and reporting of companies” (Original German title: „Einfluss der Corporate Governance auf die Weiterentwicklung der Steuerung und Berichterstattung von Unternehmen”
- 11/2016 – 12/2016: Research stay at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore (Johns Hopkins Carey Business School), USA
- 02/2016 – 04/2016: Research stay at Macquarie University Sydney (Department of Accounting and Corporate Governance), Australia
- 03/2014: Research stay at Macquarie University Sydney (Department of Accounting and Corporate Governance), Australia
- 08/2012 – 10/2012: Research stay at University of California in Berkeley (Haas School of Business), USA
- 05/2007 – 01/2011: Research associate and doctoral student at the Institut of Auditing and Taxation, Chair of Audit and Fiduciary Services, University of Hamburg (Prof. Dr. Carl-Christian Freidank); Doctorate in Dr. rer. pol at the University of Hamburg ("with honours”)
Education
- 04/2008 – 10/2010: Study of Higher Education at University of Hamburg (Abschluss: Master of Higher Education)
- 04/2002 – 05/2006: Study of Political and Business Science at Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg (Degree: Magister Artium)
- 10/2000 – 07/2005: Study of Business Management and Law at Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg (Degree: Diplom-Kaufmann)
Publications
120 Entries
2026
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Advancing Biodiversity Disclosure Through the Interaction Between Women Leaders and Environmental Team: A Critical Mass Perspective, Feb 2026, In: Business strategy and the environment. 35, 2, p. 3093-3123, 31 p.Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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The Impact of Environmental Information on Cryptocurrency Investment Allocation Decisions: An Experimental Survey Study, Jan 2026, In: Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management. 33, 1, p. 217-235Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
2025
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Making E-Learning on Sustainability Serviceable Using Design Thinking Concept, 6 Dec 2025, In: Technology, Knowledge and LearningElectronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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Nachhaltigkeitsberichterstattung deutscher Bundesligavereine, 1 Dec 2025, In: Zeitschrift für Umweltpolitik & Umweltrecht. 2025, 1, p. 450Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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Bridging biodiversity accounting and stakeholder engagement: towards an integrated paradigm for enhancing corporate biodiversity management, 23 Sep 2025, In: Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal. p. 1-32Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Review article
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Identifying motivations, measures and challenges to implement corporate biodiversity management and reporting: A systematic review across sectors and regions, Aug 2025, In: Journal of Environmental Management. 389, 125987Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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Students' Perspectives on Sustainability Competences and Pedagogical Approaches: Groupings and Interrelations Results From 17 International Case Studies, Jun 2025, In: Sustainable Development. 33, 3, p. 4689-4701, 13 p.Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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Sustainable food consumption behaviors of generations Y and Z: A comparison study, Jun 2025, In: Cleaner and Responsible Consumption. 17, 100272Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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Biodiversity preservation in German higher education institutions: existing approaches, challenges and future developments, 21 Apr 2025, In: International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education. 26, 4, p. 717-734, 18 p.Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to journal > Research article
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Sustainability competences and pedagogical approaches at Dresden University of Technology, 2025, Developing Sustainability Competences Through Pedagogical Approaches: An International Study of University Students. Lozano, R., Barreiro-Gen, M. & Lozano, F. (eds.). Springer VS/Springer Fachmedien, p. 163 - 168Electronic (full-text) versionResearch output: Contribution to book/conference proceedings/anthology/report > Chapter in book/Anthology/Report
Editorial Boards
- Assistant Editor; International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education (IJSHE)
Professional Activities Beyond Academia
- 08/2005 – 05/2007: Audit Assistant (Prüfungsassistent) at Arbitax AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft/Steuerberatungsgesellschaft, Oldenburg
- 08/2000 – 07/2005: Working Student (Werkstudent) at Volksbank Jever eG
- 08/1997 – 07/2000: Professional Training (Berufsausbildung): Bank Clerk at Volksbank Jever eG
Memberships
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PRISMA - Centre for Sustainability Assessment and Policy
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Schmalenbach-Gesellschaft für Betriebswirtschaft e.V.
- Working Group “Corporate Governance Reporting” of the Schmalenbach-Gesellschaft für Betriebswirtschaft e.V.
- The German Academic Association of Business Research e.V. (VHB)
- Scientific Commission Sustainability Management (WK NAMA)
- Scientific Commission Accounting (WK RECH)