ICSG 2.0

About the Conference

Sustainable development is crucial in present times, as it addresses the preservation of the environment, conservation of resources, enhancement of social well-being, and stability of the economy, all with the objective of fostering a future that is more equitable, resilient, and environmentally conscious.

The United Nations (UN) has accorded sustainability a high priority and has spearheaded the Decade of Action for sustainable development, with the goal of realizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the year 2030. The recognition of the critical necessity for sustainability and its enduring impact on humanity and the environment has united various community stakeholders. This includes businesses, governments, regulatory bodies, and society at large, who have adopted sustainable development goals through the adoption of eco-friendly practices, the enactment of regulations, the promotion of renewable energy, investment in sustainable technologies, and the enhancement of awareness regarding environmental and social issues.

In its contribution to the worldwide push towards sustainability, IIM Bodh Gaya presents a platform for the assembly of eminent academic scientists, researchers, faculty, and research scholars through the International Conference on Sustainable Goals 2.0 (ICSG 2.0). The conference is designed to serve as a forum for intellectuals engaged in diverse facets of sustainability to exchange and share their insights and experiences.

Call for Papers

We extend a formal invitation to scholars, students, and professionals to submit research-oriented and practical papers that are in alignment with the conference's central theme. The conference is particularly keen on the broad subject areas and tracks detailed below and welcomes submissions related to any of the following tracks or related fields.

The central theme of this conference is “Sustainability Imperative: Challenges and Implications to Businesses, Government, and Society”.

Following are the tracks:

1. Sustainable Asset Valuation and Green Asset Valuation
2. Sustainable Investment Practices and Implications
3. Innovative Sustainable Financing Instruments
4. Financial Innovation for Sustainability
5. Current State and Challenges in Sustainability Reporting
6. Carbon Accounting and Sustainable Finance

1. Sustainability Marketing: Issues and Challenges
2. Shared Consumption – A Pathway to Sustainability?
3. Customer Engagement in Circular Economy
4. Ethical and Moral Aspects of Consumption and Marketing
5. Storytelling for Sustainability
6. Marketing in Emerging Markets from a Sustainability Perspective

1. Sustainable Lifestyles and Well-being
2. Anti-consumption and Spiritual Well-being
3. Challenges to Mindful Consumption in Emerging Economies
4. Mindfulness for Sustainable Consumption Behaviour
5. Developing Mindful Leadership for Long-term Sustainability
6. Mindful Behaviour in Higher Education for Achieving Sustainable Goals

1. Green Economy and Sustainable Development
2. Energy Economics and Macroeconomic Stability
3. Business and Political Organizations in Achieving SDG
4. Sustainability and the New Economies
5. Environmental Economics and the SDGs
6. Environmental Externalities’ Influence on Businesses

1. Workforce Realignment for Sustainability
2. Sustainability Orientation of Employees
3. Green Human Resource Practices: Hurdles to Efficacy and Effectiveness
4. Sustainability for Human Resource Management? Or vice versa?
5. Human Resource Management for Corporate Sustainability
6. Sustainable Human Resource Systems

1. Biomimicry and Eco-design as a Route to Sustainability
2. Optimizing Business Processes for Sustainable Development
3. Green Logistics – Challenges and Best Practices
4. Competitiveness Through Green Sourcing
5. Future of Green Manufacturing
6. Sustainable Operations Management for The Five R’s of Waste Management

1. Big Data Analytics and Blockchain in Sustainability Interactions
2. Information and Communications Technology for Sustainable Development
3. Best practices for Sustainable Information Technology Management
4. Role of Regulators and Financial Institutions on Sustainable Business Practices
5. Policy Changes for Accelerated Renewable Energy Adoption
6. Cost-effective project management through sustainable approaches

Important Dates

Keynote Speakers

  Dr. Elliot Bendoly

Dr. Elliot Bendoly, distinguished Professor of Operations and Business Analytics, is a recipient of a 2014 Crystal Apple Teaching Award. Having authored one of the top-10 articles in the history of Productions and Operations Management, he now serves as Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Operations Management (www.jom-hub.com), a leading journal in ISI Operations Research and Management Science.

  Dr. Cecilia Soler

Cecilia Soler, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, is widely known for her research on sustainable consumption, focusing on how consumer culture and marketing shape patterns, particularly affluent identities and novelty consumption. Her work also examines their impact on consumer stress, sustainability certifications in global supply chains, and poverty-alleviating consumption in urban India, and can notably be seen in the plethora of research papers and publishing she has contributed to.

  Dr. Prajal Pradhan

Known for his expertise in food systems, climate change, and sustainable goals, Professor Prajal Pradhan is currently the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Groningen. He has been the lead author of the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Land and contributed to various other global reports. He is also a visiting scientist at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and is an established leader in his chosen field.

 Dr. Jennifer Castle

Balancing tutoring, publication, and leading an international research network, Professor Jennifer Castle truly exemplifies excellence. Popularized by her work on 'FORECASTING', she has garnered global acclaim for her contributions to Climate Econometrics.

Submission Guidelines

• Extended abstracts
• Research papers
• Working papers
• Case studies

Extended abstract - Min 1500 words, Max 3000 words, including keywords, tables, and references

Full Paper - Min 6000 words, Max 8000 words, including keywords, tables, and references

All submissions will be collected through Google Forms. Follow the link below to upload your file. Submit Your Work Here: https://forms.gle/f1t9vfWukaor2cU7A

The submission form is straightforward and will guide you through the required steps, including selecting your track or sub-track.

File Naming Convention: Name your file as: Track No_Sub-track No_Last Name of Author.pdf. For example, If a submission is to be made for "Track 1: Sustainable Finance for Flourishing Future" under sub-track "3. Innovative Sustainable Financing Instruments", by an author whose last name is Kakani, then the file has to be name "1_3_Kakani.pdf"

All communication will be done with the corresponding author only. The e-mail address provided at the time of submission should also be used for Conference Registration. There will be no options to revise the paper after the submission deadline.

A single author may make up to three submissions across tracks. Also, a single paper cannot be submitted across multiple tracks, even if it may be relevant for different tracks. The author should select the best fit in such a scenario and submit it to the corresponding track. The submissions must be original. All submissions are subjected to double-blind peer review and are expected to meet standards of academic excellence. Identities of peer-reviewers shall remain anonymous to the authors. Feedback on submissions shall be provided to the author(s) after the reviews are concluded.

If accepted, all the details provided by the corresponding author at the time of submission will appear exactly as submitted in the Conference Programme and Proceedings. Therefore, please ensure all the details (paper title, author names, etc.) are correctly mentioned. The corresponding author must ensure that all the co-author(s) consent to submit the paper is taken. Further, at least one author is required to register for the conference and present the accepted paper. Only the accepted papers that satisfy the criteria will be included in the conference’s proceedings/book of abstracts.

Please contact us for any further information or clarification at icsg2@iimbg.ac.in.

Publication Opportunity

Accepted abstracts will be featured in the conference proceedings, and papers selected for publication will be considered for inclusion in the journals listed below. We have established collaborations with the following journals for the publication of selected full-length papers. We are currently exploring opportunities for additional collaborations with other journals and the possibility of publishing an edited book with a reputable publisher for selected papers. This list will be periodically updated as the process of establishing tie-ups is completed.

• Journal of Economic and Administrative Science
• International Journal of Management and Sustainability
• Advances in Decision Sciences
• Prague Economic Papers
• Journal of Global Information Management

Contact Us

Prof. Aviral Kumar Tiwary (IIM Bodh Gaya)

Prof. Prajal Pradhan (University of Groningen)

Prof. Sk. Abu Khalek (IIM Bodh Gaya)

Prof. Anup Anurag Soren (IIM Bodh Gaya)

icsg2@iimbg.ac.in

February 1-2, 2025
Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya
Uruvela, Prabandh Vihar
Bodh Gaya – 824234, Gaya, Bihar, India