Call For Papers - The World's Largest Index/List of Call For Papers

BFCSR-25

Topics of interest for submission include any topics related to:

I. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) & Sustainability:

CSR Strategy & Implementation:
- Developing and embedding CSR within core business strategy.
- Integrating CSR across the value chain (supply chain responsibility, ethical sourcing).
- Measuring and reporting CSR impact (ESG metrics, non-financial reporting, double materiality).
- Stakeholder engagement and management (employees, customers, suppliers, communities, investors).
- Communication of CSR efforts (avoiding greenwashing, building authentic narratives).

Environmental Sustainability (E in ESG):
- Climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies (carbon reduction, net-zero targets).
- Circular economy principles and waste management.
- Sustainable resource management (water, energy, raw materials).
- Biodiversity conservation and nature-based solutions.
- Sustainable product design and innovation.

Social Responsibility (S in ESG):
- Human rights in business and supply chains (e.g., modern slavery, fair labor practices).
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.
- Employee well-being, decent work, and living wages.
- Community engagement and social impact investment.
- Ethical marketing and consumer protection.
- Data privacy and responsible technology use (e.g., AI ethics).

Governance (G in ESG):
- Corporate governance structures for sustainability.
- Board diversity and accountability for ESG performance.
- Ethics and compliance programs.
- Anti-corruption and bribery measures.
- Shareholder activism and engagement on ESG issues.
- Transparency and accountability mechanisms.

Impact Measurement and Reporting:
- Frameworks like GRI, SASB, TCFD, ISSB, ESRS.
- Integrated reporting.
- Data collection, analysis, and visualization for CSR.
- Auditing and assurance of sustainability reports.

II. Business Aspects:

Sustainable Business Models:
- Creating shared value.
- Purpose-driven business.
- Social entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship.
- Business model innovation for sustainability.

Strategic Management:
- Competitive advantage through sustainability.
- Risk management and resilience in the face of social and environmental challenges.
- Innovation for sustainable development.
- Leadership for responsible business.

Marketing & Consumer Behavior:
- Purpose-driven branding and ethical marketing.
- Consumer perceptions of CSR and sustainable products.
- Building consumer trust and loyalty through responsible practices.
- Communicating sustainability effectively to consumers.

Human Resources & Organizational Behavior:
- Attracting and retaining talent through CSR.
- Employee engagement in sustainability initiatives.
- Organizational culture for responsible business.
- Training and development for ESG competencies.

Supply Chain Management:
- Responsible supply chain practices.
- Traceability and transparency in supply chains.
- Managing social and environmental risks in global supply chains.

III. Finance Aspects:

Sustainable Finance & Investment:
- ESG investing (environmental, social, and governance factors in investment decisions).
- Impact investing and green bonds.
- Responsible banking and lending.
- Sustainable finance regulations (e.g., EU Taxonomy, SFDR).
- Risk management in financial institutions related to ESG factors.

Corporate Finance:
- Integrating ESG into financial performance and valuation.
- Access to capital for sustainable businesses.
- Shareholder engagement on ESG issues.
- Financial implications of climate change and other ESG risks.
- Green and sustainability-linked financing.

Financial Reporting & Disclosure:
- Non-financial reporting and its integration with financial reporting.
- The role of CFOs in sustainability.
- Auditing and assurance for ESG data.

IV. Cross-Cutting & Emerging Themes:

Regulation & Policy:
- Evolving regulatory landscape for CSR and sustainable finance.
- Government policies promoting responsible business.
- International frameworks and agreements (e.g., UN SDGs, Paris Agreement).

Technology & Digital Transformation:
- Leveraging AI, blockchain, and big data for CSR and sustainability reporting.
- Digital solutions for supply chain transparency.
- The ethical implications of emerging technologies.

Case Studies & Best Practices:
- Examples of successful CSR and sustainable finance initiatives.
- Lessons learned from challenges and failures.

Education & Research:
- New research methodologies in CSR and sustainable finance.
- Developing future leaders for responsible business.