Julia Hartmann

Professor Julia Hartmann serves as the Chair of Sustainability Management at EBS Business School, part of EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht in Oestrich-Winkel, Germany. Her research focuses on climate change mitigation, energy transition strategies, sustainable supply chain resilience, and ESG compliance. She leads a team supported by industry partners like Procter & Gamble and Tetra Pak, emphasizing practical applications of sustainability theory. Her work bridges data analytics (machine learning, natural language processing) with business strategies, published in top journals such as Journal of International Business Studies and Journal of Business Ethics. Hartmann teaches courses on strategic CSR, environmental management, and empirical data techniques, advising companies on ESG leadership and future readiness. Her recent work examines oil and gas industry transitions, supply chain liability, and pandemic resilience. She actively engages with media (TV, podcasts) to discuss sustainability challenges, contributing to public discourse on energy policy and corporate responsibility.

Education & Career: While formal academic qualifications are not explicitly listed, her extensive publication record and professorial role indicate advanced doctoral training in business administration or related fields. She has held leadership roles at EBS since assuming the chair position.

Research Interests: Her work spans three core areas: 1) Sustainable supply chain design and resilience, 2) Energy transition pathways for industries, and 3) Quantitative methods for measuring ESG impacts. She explores how media attention, legal frameworks, and consumer behavior shape corporate sustainability outcomes.

Awards & Recognition: While no specific awards are cited, her peer-reviewed publications and industry partnerships reflect scholarly and practical impact. She was an invited speaker at major conferences like EurOMA 2024 and Arthur D Little CEO Insights Conference.

Grants & Collaboration: Partnerships with Procter & Gamble and Tetra Pak support applied research initiatives. Her lab focuses on bridging academic insights with industry implementation through joint projects and executive education programs.

Labs/Teams: The Chair of Sustainability Management serves as her primary research hub, hosting interdisciplinary projects on supply chain governance, climate policy, and digital sustainability tools.