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Sustainable Business Management: Innovative Strategies for the Future of the Global Economy

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 2 October 2026 | Viewed by 1375

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Dear Colleagues,

The development of innovative paradigms of sustainable business management is a fundamental concern in the context of interdisciplinary research and advanced engineering. The growing interest in applying these paradigms to various industrial sectors—from manufacturing and energy to transportation and trade—requires the development of effective strategies that support the implementation of innovative and sustainable solutions. The goal of these solutions is to create business models that are not only economically viable but also environmentally and socially responsible to integrate the principles of sustainability into production and consumption processes. A determining factor in the development of these strategies is the need to reduce the negative impact of the environment and optimize resources through solutions that support long-term economic development.

In the context of an increasingly advanced industrial revolution, which emphasizes the need for sustainable business management, these paradigms are important for building resilient, responsible, and innovative organizations, capable of responding to contemporary economic and ecological challenges. There is a significant emphasis on integrating transdisciplinary approaches that support not only economic development, but also the integration of social and environmental values ​​within a sustainable framework.

This Special Issue invites researchers to contribute original articles and reviews that explore fundamental concepts and applied solutions in the field of Sustainable Business Management, as well as the complex challenges associated with their implementation. We also encourage studies that answer the following questions: How can innovative sustainable business management strategies be developed and implemented? What are the most effective sustainable business models to support long-term development? How do emerging technologies and digitalization influence sustainable business management? What are the benefits that companies can obtain by integrating sustainable behavior into their business strategy?

Prof. Dr. Ionica Oncioiu
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Keywords

  • sustainable business models
  • sustainable development
  • innovation in business strategy
  • green business practices
  • environmental impact reduction
  • sustainable supply chain management
  • business ethics and sustainability
  • digital transformation in sustainable business
  • circular economy
  • eco-innovation
  • sustainable marketing strategies
  • sustainable consumer behavior
  • corporate sustainability
  • resource efficiency
  • strategic management for sustainability
  • green finance and investment
  • environmental and social governance (ESG)
  • technology and sustainability integration
  • organizational resilience
  • sustainability metrics and reporting
  • sustainable product development
  • stakeholder engagement in sustainability
  • climate change and business adaptation

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Diversification and Revealed Competitiveness in Frozen and Non-Frozen Crab Exports: An Economic-Trade Sustainability Assessment of Canada, China, and Vietnam
by Jose Carlos Montes Ninaquispe, Luisa Angelica Orejuela Guerrero, Eleodora del Pilar Orejuela Guerrero, Carlos José Sandoval Reyes, Marcos Marcelo Flores Castillo, Christian David Corrales Otazú, Sarita Jessica Apaza Miranda, Gustavo Adolfo Ugarriza Gross, Jose Alfredo Castañeda Nassi, Francisco Elias Rodriguez Novoa and Marco Agustín Arbulú Ballesteros
Sustainability 2026, 18(6), 3157; https://doi.org/10.3390/su18063157 - 23 Mar 2026
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This study aimed to assess the economic-trade sustainability of crab exports from Canada, Vietnam and China by contrasting frozen (HS 030614) and non-frozen (HS 030633) segments in terms of destination diversification and revealed competitiveness. In this study, economic-trade sustainability is interpreted as the [...] Read more.
This study aimed to assess the economic-trade sustainability of crab exports from Canada, Vietnam and China by contrasting frozen (HS 030614) and non-frozen (HS 030633) segments in terms of destination diversification and revealed competitiveness. In this study, economic-trade sustainability is interpreted as the structural coherence between destination diversification, revealed competitiveness, and the trade conditions that support export continuity in perishable products. A quantitative, descriptive within-country design was implemented using ITC Trade Map secondary data for 2020–2024. Destination concentration was measured with the Herfindahl–Hirschman Index (HHI), competitiveness with symmetric revealed comparative advantage (SRCA), structural orientation with a Relative Specialization Index (RSI), and an integrated positioning matrix combined mean HHI and SRCA with export-weighted centering and confidence intervals. The results indicated persistently high concentration in Canada across both segments, with frozen exports locked into a United States corridor and non-frozen exports becoming increasingly China-dependent. China exhibited moderate concentration and a more regionally dispersed portfolio, alongside stable competitive advantages in several Asian markets, while showing selective disadvantages in some Western destinations. Vietnam displayed the highest structural vulnerability, particularly in the non-frozen segment, with extremely high HHI, abrupt destination shifts and competitiveness confined to a narrow corridor. Overall, preservation-form segmentation shaped distinct risk architectures, and sustainability depended on the joint configuration of diversification and competitive strength. Full article
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