You are invited to submit your papers to the second edition of the International Conference on Sustainable Development, Social Responsibility & Business Ethics (ICSDSRBE), scheduled for April 09-10, 2025, at Gulf University for Science and Technology in Kuwait. This international event serves as a vital platform for academics, policymakers, and practitioners to engage in meaningful discussions and critical analyses of pressing issues surrounding sustainable development, climate change, renewable energy, corporate social responsibility, business ethics, and Fintech—especially in the context of the post-COVID-19 landscape marked by significant geopolitical and economic uncertainties. The 2025 ICSDSRBE is organized by Gulf University for Science and Technology in collaboration with The Mediterranean School of Business, Telfer School of Management of the University of Ottawa, Paris School of Business, Audencia Business School, Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, and University of Southampton.
In recent decades, there has been growing global attention to matters of responsibility, sustainability, and ethics from research and practice, particularly in relation to the 2030 United Nations Sustainability agenda. However, we are currently confronted with an energy crisis and growing geopolitical risks that are potentially shifting policy priorities from sustainability to security concerns. Additionally, there is a parallel crisis concerning the cost of living, which hampers efforts to foster responsible and ethical business practices. These complex challenges necessitate a thoughtful exploration of novel spheres of responsibility and potential pathways to social responsibility, sustainability, and ethics. Given the many challenges in our complex world, which is prone to recurring crises, defining the scope of companies’ responsibilities and establishing efficient and meaningful organizational frameworks is increasingly challenging. The interconnected nature of these issues further complicates the task at hand for all stakeholders in the corporate world.
In this conference, we want to address emerging roles of existing businesses, markets, approaches, and practices for a sustainable economy that is resilient to complex and uncertain environments. We welcome research that combines theoretical foundations with real-world applications, fostering a comprehensive understanding of how businesses can contribute to sustainability, social responsibility, and ethics.
