Greening the Future: Business Innovations for Sustainable Growth
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: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 20
Special Issue Editors
Interests: marketing; quality assurance; strategic management; business administration; service quality; structural equation modeling; marketing research; correlation; SPSS; structural models
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In light of intensifying global environmental and socio-economic challenges, the need for sustainable business transformation is more urgent than ever. This Special Issue, “Greening the Future: Business Innovations for Sustainable Growth”, aims to explore the intersection of innovation, corporate responsibility, and long-term sustainability. It focuses on identifying strategic, technological, and managerial innovations that contribute to environmental stewardship while enabling economic performance and social value creation.
The scope includes (but is not limited to) green business models, circular economy practices, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) frameworks, digital sustainability, responsible leadership, and sustainable entrepreneurship. We especially welcome interdisciplinary studies, regional perspectives (especially from emerging markets), and empirical research that applies sustainability assessment tools, life cycle analysis, or socio-technical frameworks.
This Special Issue contributes to the growing body of literature by linking innovation with measurable sustainability outcomes. It supplements current research by emphasizing real-world applications, policy implications, and strategic alignment with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Ultimately, this Special Issue seeks to provide actionable insights for businesses, policymakers, and researchers striving to drive green growth through integrated, ethical, and forward-looking strategies.
Dr. Fadi Abdelfattah
Dr. Hisham Madi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable business models
- green innovation
- ESG frameworks
- circular economy
- responsible leadership
- digital sustainability
- strategic management
- sustainable entrepreneurship
- climate resilience and adaptation
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