Call for Papers

Sustainable Business Research (SBR) is an international, peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing high-quality research on sustainability-driven business, finance, governance, and innovation. The journal provides a multidisciplinary platform for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to explore how businesses can contribute to sustainable development while maintaining competitiveness and resilience.

SBR welcomes original theoretical, empirical, methodological, and policy-oriented research that deepens understanding of sustainable business practices across developed and emerging economies.

Scope and Themes

The journal invites submissions in, but not limited to, the following areas:

Sustainable Business & Management

  • Sustainable business models and strategies

  • Corporate sustainability and ESG integration

  • Green innovation and sustainable entrepreneurship

  • Responsible leadership and organisational culture

Sustainable Finance & Economics

  • Sustainable finance and impact investing

  • Green bonds, ESG performance, and firm value

  • Climate finance and carbon markets

  • Financial inclusion and sustainability

Industry, Innovation & Digital Transformation

  • Digital transformation for sustainability

  • Industry 4.0 and sustainable production

  • Sustainable supply chains and circular economy

  • AI, fintech, and sustainable innovation

Governance, Policy & Development

  • Corporate governance and sustainability outcomes

  • Public policy, regulation, and sustainable development

  • Institutional quality, governance, and firm behaviour

  • Sustainability in emerging and developing economies

Society, Environment & Responsibility

  • Environmental responsibility and climate action

  • Social sustainability and inclusive growth

  • Human capital, green HRM, and decent work

  • SDGs and business contributions

Interdisciplinary and cross-country studies are especially encouraged.

Types of Manuscripts Accepted

  • Original Research Articles

  • Review and Meta-Analysis Papers

  • Conceptual and Theory-Building Papers

  • Policy and Practitioner-Focused Articles

  • Methodological Contributions

Submission Guidelines

  • Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere

  • Submissions must be in clear British English

  • Authors should follow the Author Guidelines available on the journal website

  • All submissions are made through the journal submission system

Peer Review & Ethics

  • All submissions undergo double-blind peer review

  • The journal adheres to COPE ethical standards

  • Plagiarism screening is conducted prior to review

  • No tolerance for unethical research or publication misconduct

Why Publish with SBR?

✔ Rigorous and fair peer review
✔ International editorial and reviewer board
✔ Open access and wide visibility
✔ Fast and transparent editorial process
✔ Focus on sustainability-driven impact