25th PARIS International Conference on Business, Finance & Corporate Social Responsibilities: BFCSR-25

Call for papers/Topics

Topics of interest for submission include any topics related to:

I. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) & Sustainability:

• CSR Strategy & Implementation:

  • Developing and embedding CSR within core business strategy.

  • Integrating CSR across the value chain (supply chain responsibility, ethical sourcing).

  • Measuring and reporting CSR impact (ESG metrics, non-financial reporting, double materiality).

  • Stakeholder engagement and management (employees, customers, suppliers, communities, investors).

  • Communication of CSR efforts (avoiding greenwashing, building authentic narratives).

• Environmental Sustainability (E in ESG):

  • Climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies (carbon reduction, net-zero targets).

  • Circular economy principles and waste management.

  • Sustainable resource management (water, energy, raw materials).

  • Biodiversity conservation and nature-based solutions.

  • Sustainable product design and innovation.

• Social Responsibility (S in ESG):

  • Human rights in business and supply chains (e.g., modern slavery, fair labor practices).

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.

  • Employee well-being, decent work, and living wages.

  • Community engagement and social impact investment.

  • Ethical marketing and consumer protection.

  • Data privacy and responsible technology use (e.g., AI ethics).

• Governance (G in ESG):

  • Corporate governance structures for sustainability.

  • Board diversity and accountability for ESG performance.

  • Ethics and compliance programs.

  • Anti-corruption and bribery measures.

  • Shareholder activism and engagement on ESG issues.

  • Transparency and accountability mechanisms.

• Impact Measurement and Reporting:

  • Frameworks like GRI, SASB, TCFD, ISSB, ESRS.

  • Integrated reporting.

  • Data collection, analysis, and visualization for CSR.

  • Auditing and assurance of sustainability reports.

II. Business Aspects:

• Sustainable Business Models:

  • Creating shared value.

  • Purpose-driven business.

  • Social entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship.

  • Business model innovation for sustainability.

• Strategic Management:

  • Competitive advantage through sustainability.

  • Risk management and resilience in the face of social and environmental challenges.

  • Innovation for sustainable development.

  • Leadership for responsible business.

• Marketing & Consumer Behavior:

  • Purpose-driven branding and ethical marketing.

  • Consumer perceptions of CSR and sustainable products.

  • Building consumer trust and loyalty through responsible practices.

  • Communicating sustainability effectively to consumers.

• Human Resources & Organizational Behavior:

  • Attracting and retaining talent through CSR.

  • Employee engagement in sustainability initiatives.

  • Organizational culture for responsible business.

  • Training and development for ESG competencies.

• Supply Chain Management:

  • Responsible supply chain practices.

  • Traceability and transparency in supply chains.

  • Managing social and environmental risks in global supply chains.

III. Finance Aspects:

• Sustainable Finance & Investment:

  • ESG investing (environmental, social, and governance factors in investment decisions).

  • Impact investing and green bonds.

  • Responsible banking and lending.

  • Sustainable finance regulations (e.g., EU Taxonomy, SFDR).

  • Risk management in financial institutions related to ESG factors.

• Corporate Finance:

  • Integrating ESG into financial performance and valuation.

  • Access to capital for sustainable businesses.

  • Shareholder engagement on ESG issues.

  • Financial implications of climate change and other ESG risks.

  • Green and sustainability-linked financing.

• Financial Reporting & Disclosure:

  • Non-financial reporting and its integration with financial reporting.

  • The role of CFOs in sustainability.

  • Auditing and assurance for ESG data.

IV. Cross-Cutting & Emerging Themes:

• Regulation & Policy:

  • Evolving regulatory landscape for CSR and sustainable finance.

  • Government policies promoting responsible business.

  • International frameworks and agreements (e.g., UN SDGs, Paris Agreement).

• Technology & Digital Transformation:

  • Leveraging AI, blockchain, and big data for CSR and sustainability reporting.

  • Digital solutions for supply chain transparency.

  • The ethical implications of emerging technologies.

• Case Studies & Best Practices:

  • Examples of successful CSR and sustainable finance initiatives.

  • Lessons learned from challenges and failures.

• Education & Research:

  • New research methodologies in CSR and sustainable finance.

  • Developing future leaders for responsible business.