Risk Management and Economic Development of Sustainable Enterprises
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: closed (19 April 2026) | Viewed by 1038
Special Issue Editor
Interests: artificial intelligence; financial risk management; algorithmic fairness; behavioral finance; machine learning in banking; sustainable finance
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Humankind faces significant challenges across various dimensions, including environmental, social, and economic issues. Sustainable enterprises play a vital role in building resilient economies and societies. However, while firm-level sustainability initiatives that foster economic development are essential, they come with numerous risks. For example, economic uncertainty, regulatory changes, and stakeholder responsiveness can result in economic and reputational losses for companies engaging in sustainability-focused projects.
We invite researchers to share their studies on the intersection of risk management and economic development from the perspective of sustainable enterprises. Pressing questions include the following: (i) How can businesses navigate the risky landscape of sustainability and simultaneously contribute to long-term economic growth? (ii) How can innovations in risk management or sustainability frameworks align with the goals of companies with economic benefits to society?
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Risk management models and frameworks for sustainable enterprises;
- Corporate sustainability business models and economic impacts;
- Environmental and social risk management for corporations;
- Innovations in sustainability and risk management;
- Corporate risks arising from sustainability regulation, policy, and social pressure.
By exploring these and related topics, we aim to foster a deep understanding of the interplay between sustainable enterprises, risk management, and economic impacts. We encourage submissions that contribute to advancing knowledge on this dynamic and timely area of research, providing direction for the businesses of tomorrow to implement responsible and sustainable projects that positively impact economic development.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Herbert Kimura
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sustainable enterprises
- risk management
- economic development
- impacts of sustainability
- reputational risk
- risk models and frameworks
- environmental and climate risks
- innovation and sustainability
- sustainability regulation and policy
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