Open Innovation, Circular Economy and Sustainable Green Business: Current Issues and Future Perspectives
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 2026 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editors
Interests: innovation; sustainability; circular economy; R&D; circularity; quality management
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Special Issue Information
Dear Collegues,
This Special Issue, “Open Innovation and Sustainable Corporate Management: Current Issues and Future Perspectives”, aims to explore the dynamic interplay between innovative collaboration and sustainable business practices in light of today's complex global challenges. As companies navigate increasing pressure to address climate change, resource scarcity, and evolving societal expectations, the integration of open innovation and sustainability strategies has become not just desirable, but essential.
This Special Issue will focus on the cutting-edge developments, including how businesses are adapting their models to prioritize sustainability, how organizations are using collaborative and tech-driven approaches to solve ecological problems, and how corporate governance structures are evolving to support long-term environmental and social responsibility. Emphasis will be placed on interdisciplinary research that investigates both theoretical advancements and practical applications across sectors and regions.
By acknowledging emerging trends and technologies—such as digital transformation, data analytics, and artificial intelligence—this Special Issue will operate as a platform for contributions that explore how modern tools are reshaping innovation and sustainability. Topics of interest include open innovation ecosystems, stakeholder collaboration, ESG integration, circular economy models, and the transformation of business models in response to sustainability imperatives. The goal of this Special Issue is to supplement and expand upon the existing literature by providing fresh perspectives on how corporate actors can not only adapt to, but also lead the shift toward, a sustainable future.
Dr. Katarzyna Szopik-Depczyńska
Dr. Carlotta D'Alessandro
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- open innovation
- sustainable corporate management
- current issues in sustainability
- emerging technologies
- circular economy
- ESG integration
- innovation ecosystems
- future business models
- sustainability transition
- innovation ecosystems
- future business models
- sustainability transitions
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