9^th International Conference

 on

Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development

(CSR 2026)

June 8-9, 2026

Manila, Philippines

( https://csr2026.serd.org.in/ )

INTRODUCTION

The global pursuit of sustainable development has entered a decisive decade. Accelerating climate risks, social inequalities, governance failures, and technological disruption are reshaping expectations from businesses, governments, and institutions worldwide. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices have therefore evolved from voluntary initiatives into strategic imperatives for resilience, accountability, and long-term value creation.

Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and emerging global ESG reporting and disclosure standards (such as integrated sustainability and non-financial reporting), the 9th International Conference on CSR and Sustainable Development 2026 provides a high-level interdisciplinary platform for advancing research, policy dialogue, and practice-oriented solutions. The conference recognizes sustainability as a multidimensional challenge—requiring collaboration across business, policy, technology, and society—particularly within emerging and developing economies.

Building on the success of its previous editions, the 2026 conference in Manila, Philippines brings together academicians, researchers, policymakers, corporate leaders, NGOs, and sustainability professionals from across the globe. The conference focuses on evidence-based research, innovative frameworks, and real-world applications that integrate ESG principles into organizational strategy, governance, operations, and stakeholder engagement.

With increasing regulatory scrutiny, investor expectations, and stakeholder demand for transparency, the conference emphasizes the role of robust sustainability reporting, ethical governance, climate action, social inclusion, and responsible innovation. By fostering scholarly exchange and practitioner dialogue, CSR 2026 aims to contribute to globally relevant and locally actionable sustainability outcomes.

CSR2026 Call for Papers

TECHNICAL SESSION THEMES

Proposals for contribution to technical sessions of the conference are invited in the following broad theme (Not Limited to):

Strategy, Governance, and Leadership

1. Climate Strategy, Risk Management, and Corporate Resilience
   Managerial approaches to climate mitigation, adaptation, carbon management, and enterprise risk.
2. Sustainability Governance, Ethics, and Responsible Leadership
   Board oversight, ethical decision-making, governance frameworks, and accountability mechanisms.
3. ESG Strategy, Reporting, and Performance Management
   ESG integration, sustainability disclosure, non-financial reporting, and performance metrics.

Operations, Innovation, and Value Creation

4. Renewable Energy Strategy and Clean Energy Transition Management
   Managerial challenges in adopting renewable energy, energy efficiency, and transition planning.
5. Water Stewardship and Resource Efficiency Management
   Corporate water strategies, operational efficiency, and supply chain water risk management.
6. Sustainable Operations, Waste Management, and Circular Practices
   Operational models for waste reduction, recycling, and circular economy implementation.
7. Green Chemistry, Sustainable Materials, and Product Innovation
   Managing eco-innovation, sustainable materials, and environmentally responsible product design.
8. Life Cycle Thinking, Sustainability Metrics, and Decision Support Systems
   LCA, carbon accounting, sustainability dashboards, and managerial analytics.

Supply Chains, Mobility, and Urban Systems

9. Sustainable Supply Chain and Responsible Sourcing Management
   Supplier governance, traceability, ethical sourcing, and resilience in global supply chains.
10. Sustainable Transportation, Logistics, and Mobility Management
    Low-carbon logistics, EV adoption, smart transport systems, and cost–impact trade-offs.
11. Urban Sustainability, Smart Cities, and Infrastructure Governance
    Managing sustainable urbanization, infrastructure investment, and mobility systems.
12. Sustainable Tourism and Destination Management
    Balancing economic growth, community well-being, and environmental protection.

Markets, Finance, and Stakeholder Value

13. Sustainable Finance, ESG Investing, and Value Creation
    Green finance, impact investing, risk-adjusted returns, and capital allocation decisions.
14. Sustainable Business Models and Corporate Transformation
    Redesigning business models for long-term sustainability and competitive advantage.
15. Customer, Investor, and Stakeholder Engagement for Sustainability
    Communication strategies, trust-building, and stakeholder-driven value creation.

Technology, Data, and Digital Sustainability

16. Artificial Intelligence, Analytics, and Digital Technologies for Managerial Sustainability Decisions
    AI-driven forecasting, optimization, monitoring, and sustainability intelligence systems.

People, Society, and Inclusive Growth

17. Human Capital, Work–Life Balance, and Employee Well-being
    Sustainable HRM, employee engagement, productivity, and organizational well-being.
18. Social Innovation, Community Development, and Inclusive Business Models
    Self-help groups, social enterprises, livelihoods, and inclusive value chains.

 Policy, SDGs, and System-Level Impact

19. SDG Integration, Impact Measurement, and Cross-Sector Partnerships
    Translating SDGs into corporate strategy, KPIs, and measurable outcomes.
20. Public Policy, Institutional Frameworks, and Sustainable Development Governance
    Business–government collaboration, regulatory alignment, and policy-driven sustainability.

SUBMISSION CATEGORIES AND PRACTITIONER’s TRACK

The conference will focus on two broad tracks: research and practitioner. The research track will focus on a more academic perspective with presentation of research in the thematic areas of the conference, whereas the practitioner track will have the presentations from the corporate / NGO projects and initiatives along with the case studies within the theme of the conference. However, the conference sessions will have mixed presentations from both the tracks, for benefit of all. In both the Research and Practitioner track, the proposals can be submitted in any of the following categories:

(a) Full Paper (15-20 pages)

(b) Short Paper / Work in Progress (10-12 pages)

(c) Practitioner Presentation Abstract (1 Page Abstract)

(d) Poster Presentation (1 Page Abstract)

PAPER SUBMISSION FORMAT

All Papers must be submitted in the standard format of springer for the Conference Proceedings. The sample book and chapters can be downloaded from the following link:

https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-35664-3

PAPER SUBMISSION

All papers must be submitted online through the Microsoft CMT link:

https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/csr2026/

PAPER PUBLICATION

All accepted papers will be published in the Special Publication for Conference Proceedings from a reputed publisher.

·       The proceedings will be indexed in the leading databases such as Scopus, Web of Science etc.

·       Extended papers will also a find a place on the special issue of reputed international journals. Please keep checking the journals details on the conference website.

You can refer the proceedings of the CSR2025 at the following links :

https://link.springer.com/book/9789819540167

https://link.springer.com/book/9789819541997

BEST PAPER AWARDS

There will be two best paper awards, one each in the Research and Practitioner Track of the conference.

·       All presented submissions will be eligible for this competition and the decision will lie with the jury consisting of eminent experts of the area.

·       Each of the best paper awards will carry a citation and a prize.

·       The best paper awards will be announced in the valedictory session of the conference

REVIEW POLICY

Conference follows a double blind review process for selection of the papers. Identity of the authors is not disclosed to the reviewers and vice-versa.

IMPORTANT DATES 

Proposals Submission           February 28, 2026

Acceptance/ Review note      Ongoing

Camera Ready Submission  April 15 2026

Registration Deadline           April 30, 2026

Conference Dates                  June 8-9, 2026

CSR2026 Secretariat

Questions related to the Conference may  be directed to the conference secretariat.

csr@serd.org.in

serd.csr@gmail.com

+91- 8168556061 (Call / WhatsApp)