معرفی
Dr Aideen O’Dochartaigh is an Assistant Professor in Accounting at DCU Business School since 2020, specializing in sustainability accounting, ESG reporting, and carbon budgeting. She holds a PhD from the University of St Andrews and is a chartered accountant (FCA) with Deloitte Ireland experience. Her interdisciplinary research focuses on sustainability reporting practices, climate policy, and the bioeconomy, with publications in MIT Sloan Management Review and Environmental Research Letters. Aideen actively engages with climate justice NGOs and serves on An Taisce Climate Committee.
Education:
- PhD in Sustainability Accounting, University of St Andrews, Scotland
- Chartered Accountant (FCA) qualification
- Training at Deloitte Ireland
Research Focus: Blends environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting with carbon budgeting frameworks. Key areas include:
- Multinational sustainability reporting challenges
- National carbon budgeting policy integration
- Bioeconomy transition strategies
- Circular economy business models
Awards:
- Second prize - Seventh Business Ethics Research Awards (2025)
- Postdoctoral Research Impact Award (2018)
Grants & Projects:
- Lead PI: “Just Transition in Ireland’s Circular Economy” (€3.8M, 2025-2029)
- Climate+Biodiversity Co-Centre Investigator (2024-2029)
- Carbon Budgeting Research (IRC-funded, 2022-2023)
Teaching Leadership: Coordinates innovative modules including Accounting for Sustainable Business and chairs the MSc International Accounting & Business program. Implements challenge-based learning and real-world industry collaborations.
Community Engagement: Pro bono work with An Taisce Climate Committee, Stop Climate Chaos, and climate justice NGOs. Regular media contributor on sustainability issues.
