Fostering Sustainability: Business Innovation and Consumer Choices
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: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 2823
Special Issue Editors
Interests: ESG; corporate governance; AI in reporting; digital transformation; sustainability accounting
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Interests: sustainability; SDGs; ESG; marketing; consumer behaviour; digital marketing; corporate governance
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue explores the interplay between sustainable business strategies and consumer behavior, focusing on how management and marketing practices can collaboratively drive sustainability. The aim is to address how businesses can align operational strategies with consumer engagement to promote sustainable consumption patterns and business practices. By examining the impact of sustainability initiatives on consumer behavior, brand perception, and stakeholder trust, this Special Issue seeks to advance interdisciplinary knowledge that bridges management and marketing perspectives.
The scope includes research on innovative management strategies, effective marketing approaches, and actionable insights that can inform policy and business practices. It also addresses the role of digital transformation and green technologies in enabling sustainable solutions. This Special Issue seeks to emphasize the practical integration of strategic management and marketing to address sustainability challenges, contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Contributions are encouraged from empirical, theoretical, and case-study perspectives, offering robust evidence and insights for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. By connecting these disciplines, this Special Issue aspires to expand the body of knowledge on sustainable business practices while providing actionable recommendations for fostering trust, loyalty, and environmental responsibility in a rapidly evolving global market.
Sustainability is increasingly becoming a focal point in business practices, with growing emphasis on aligning corporate strategies with sustainable consumption and production patterns. In recent years, businesses have faced the challenge of integrating sustainability goals into their operations while simultaneously influencing consumer behavior to adopt eco-friendly choices. The interaction between corporate strategies and consumer engagement is critical for fostering long-term sustainability and achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This Special Issue, "Fostering Sustainability: Business Innovation and Consumer Choices", aims to explore innovative approaches to bridging sustainable business strategies and consumer behavior. By focusing on management practices and marketing frameworks, this Special Issue seeks to offer actionable insights for businesses aiming to promote pro-environmental behavior, foster brand loyalty, and build stakeholder trust.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Sustainable consumption and the role of consumer awareness;·
- Green marketing strategies and their impact on consumer choices;·
- Management practices that align business operations with sustainability goals;
- The influence of digital technologies, such as AI and big data, in terms of promoting sustainable business practices;
- Behavioral insights into pro-environmental decision-making by consumers;
- Case studies showcasing the successful integration of sustainability into management and marketing strategies.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Mahmoud Elmarzouky
Dr. Doaa Shohaieb
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- sustainable business strategies
- consumer behavior
- green marketing
- pro-environmental decision-making
- technology-enabled sustainability
- digital transformation
- sustainability initiatives
- stakeholder trust
- brand loyalty
- corporate sustainability practices
- behavioral insights
- sustainable consumption
- environmental responsibility
- green innovation
- sustainable development goals (SDGs)
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