Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Economic Development
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 November 2025 | Viewed by 893
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sharing economy; sustainable development; digital economy; entrepreneurship
2. Faculty of Economics, University of Applied Science, Studentų g. 39, 08106 Vilnius, Lithuania
Interests: sustainable development; green economy; sustainable business
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In the face of unprecedented environmental and social challenges, the role of businesses in promoting sustainable development has become increasingly vital. Sustainability is now a fundamental aspect of the modern world, necessitating that businesses engage in socially responsible activities to contribute to global prosperity. It is widely acknowledged that business operations inherently impact employees, society, and the environment. These linkages influence the success and longevity of businesses, prompting a growing number of companies to adopt socially responsible practices to ensure sustainable development. Companies are incorporating social, environmental, ethical, consumer, and human rights considerations into their business strategies and operations to achieve social responsibility. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) facilitates the sustainability and innovation of businesses, thereby contributing to a more sustainable economy.
This Special Issue aims to collect articles that will improve our understanding of how integrating CSR into core business strategies can lead to sustainable development, benefiting both businesses and the broader community.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following: CSR, sustainable economic development, business strategies leading to sustainable economic development, and ESG issues.
Dr. Virginija Grybaitė
Dr. Giedrė Lapinskienė
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- corporate social responsibility
- sustainable economic development
- ESG
- business strategies
- business models
- sustainable business
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