THE SYNERGY OF SUSTAINABILITY AND MANAGEMENT IN THE DIGITAL AGE: AN INTEGRATED ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT ON THE FINANCIAL AND NON-FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF BUSINESS ENTITIES - SIGMA

Project “SIGMA” is implemented within the framework of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan 2021–2026 and is financed by European Union funds through the NextGenerationEU instrument.

The formal signing of the grant agreement SIGMA

The formal signing of the grant agreements for the implementation of institutional research projects under the call IIP-581-2025 was held on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, at the Library of the Faculty of Economics and Business – Zagreb.

The event brought together leaders of the approved projects, officially marking the start of the implementation phase of the institutional research projects funded under this call.

On this occasion, the University of Zagreb Faculty of Economics and Business, represented by the Dean, Prof. Sanja Sever Mališ, PhD, and Assoc. Prof. Mirjana Hladika, PhD, in her capacity as the Project Leader of the SIGMA, signed the Grant Agreement for the implementation of the institutional research project.

Public opening and presentation of SIGMA

On Thursday, January 22, 2026, the public opening and presentation of the institutional research project entitled “The synergy of sustainability and management in the digital age: an integrated analysis of the impact on the financial and non-financial performance of business entities – SIGMA” was held at the Library and Documentation Center (LDC) at the Faculty of Economics and Business.

The event was attended by members of the academic community and experts, underscoring the importance of sustainability and digitalization for modern business. The event was opened by the Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business, Prof. Sanja Sever Mališ, PhD, who emphasized the importance of institutional support for research that connects digital transformation and sustainable business.

The Project Leader, Assoc. Prof. Mirjana Hladika, PhD, presented the scientific basis of the project, with special emphasis on the key project goals, activities, methodology, and expected results.

SIGMA project kick-off meeting held

On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, the first working (kick-off) meeting of the project team of the institutional research project entitled “The synergy of sustainability and management in the digital age: an integrated analysis of the impact on the financial and non-financial performance of business entities – SIGMA” was held online.

The Project Leader, Assoc. Prof. Mirjana Hladika, PhD, presented the project summary, objectives, research methodology, project implementation plan, and expected results for the four-year project period to the project team. A detailed work plan and activity flow chart for the first year of project implementation were presented, along with work plans for individual members of the project team.

This meeting officially began the operational implementation of the planned activities.

Second working meeting of the SIGMA project team held

On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the second working meeting of the project team of the institutional research project entitled “The synergy of sustainability and management in the digital age: an integrated analysis of the impact on the financial and non-financial performance of business entities – SIGMA” was held online.

The Project Leader, Assoc. Prof. Mirjana Hladika, PhD, presented the team members with a detailed schedule of research and dissemination activities for the first year of the project. The meeting focused on the precise definition of topics for upcoming scientific papers to be presented at international conferences.

A clear division of tasks and a focus on measurable results remain our priority in all phases of the project.

THE SYNERGY OF SUSTAINABILITY AND MANAGEMENT IN THE DIGITAL AGE: AN INTEGRATED ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT ON THE FINANCIAL AND NON-FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF BUSINESS ENTITIES - SIGMA

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The formal signing of the grant agreement SIGMA

Public opening and presentation of SIGMA

SIGMA project kick-off meeting held

Second working meeting of the SIGMA project team held

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