International Hybrid Concluded

International Conference on Sustainable Goals 2.0 (ICSG 2.0)

"Sustainable Business Practices for a Net-Zero Economy"
31 Jan – 02 Feb 2025  · 3 Days
IIM Bodh Gaya Campus, Bodh Gaya, Bihar
Paper Deadline: 21 May 2026
3 DaysDuration
4+Expert Speakers
5Research Tracks
GlobalParticipation
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About the Conference

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:

Track 1: Sustainable Finance for Flourishing Future

  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

Track 2: Marketing for a Sustainable World

  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

Track 3: Mindfulness in Sustainability

  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

Track 4: Circular Economies Redefining Value Creation

  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

Track 5: Working Towards a Sustainable Workforce

  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

Track 6: Operations to Merge Efficiency and Sustainability

  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

Track 7: Transforming Information Technology for Sustainable Solutions

  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
3Days
5Research Tracks
4+Expert Speakers
GlobalParticipation
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Date31 Jan 2025 – 02 Feb 2025
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VenueIIM Bodh Gaya Campus, Bodh Gaya, Bihar
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ModeHybrid
Paper Deadline 21 May 2026 (20 days left)
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Conference TypeInternational Conference
Conference Theme
"Sustainable Business Practices for a Net-Zero Economy"
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Call for Papers

Invitation to Submit

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:

Track 1: Sustainable Finance for Flourishing Future

  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

Track 2: Marketing for a Sustainable World

  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

Track 3: Mindfulness in Sustainability

  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

Track 4: Circular Economies Redefining Value Creation

  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

Track 5: Working Towards a Sustainable Workforce

  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

Track 6: Operations to Merge Efficiency and Sustainability

  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

Track 7: Transforming Information Technology for Sustainable Solutions

  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
Research Tracks / Sub-Themes
01
Climate Finance & ESG
02
Circular Economy & Supply Chains
03
Sustainable HRM
04
Public Policy & Green Governance
05
Green Technology & Innovation
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Conference Tracks

5 Research Tracks
01
Climate Finance & ESG
02
Circular Economy & Supply Chains
03
Sustainable HRM
04
Public Policy & Green Governance
05
Green Technology & Innovation
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Keynote Speakers

DE
Dr. Elliot Bendoly
DC
Dr. Cecilia Soler
DP
Dr. Prajal Pradhan
DJ
Dr. Jennifer Castle
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Workshop Trainers

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Trainers Being Confirmed

Workshop trainer details will be announced shortly.

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Registration Fees

Academic / Faculty ₹3,000
Industry / Practitioners ₹5,000
Research Scholars ₹1,500
International Delegates USD 150

* Fees include conference kit, meals and access to all sessions. Accommodation available on request.

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Important Dates

Abstract / Paper Submission Deadline 21 May 2026 20 days left
Conference Start Date31 Jan 2025
Conference End Date02 Feb 2025
Duration3 Days
ModeHybrid
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Organizing Committee

Dr. Vinita S. Sahay, Director,IIM BODHGAYA
Patron
Rebecca Abraham
Justin Zhang, Ph.D.
Dr. Giray Gozgor
Dr. Huy Pham
Emmanuel Joel Aikins
Mustafa Kocoglu
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Conference Schedule

Day 1
09
00 AM : Inauguration Ceremony & Welcome Address
10
30 AM : Keynote Address — Session I
12
00 PM : Paper Presentation — Track A & B (Parallel)
02
00 PM : Panel Discussion: Industry Perspectives
Day 2
09
30 AM : Keynote Address — Session II
11
00 AM : Paper Presentation — Track C & D (Parallel)
02
30 PM : Best Paper Award & Valedictory Ceremony
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Paper Submission Guidelines

YPES OF SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED

  • 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

SUBMISSION FORMAT

Paper Structure Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Literature Review, Theoretical Framework, Methodology, Findings, Implications, Conclusion, References, Appendices
Font Times New Roman, 12-point
Reference Style APA
Paragraph Spacing Single
Margin Normal
Layout Single Column, Portrait
Page Numbers Bottom Centered
File Format PDF file

GUIDELINES

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.

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Publication Opportunities

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
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Registration Information

  • Register online via the official conference portal (link in the header).
  • Participants must register separately for the main conference and any pre-conference workshops.
  • Confirmation sent to the registered email address within 48 hours of successful payment.
  • At least one author of an accepted paper must register for the paper to appear in proceedings.
  • Group discounts available for 3+ registrations from the same institution — contact us for details.
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Hotels & Accommodation — Bodh Gaya

Bodh Gaya offers a range of accommodation options near the IIM campus. The following hotels are recommended for conference delegates:

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Hotel Bodh Vihari
Moderate · Near Mahabodhi Temple · ~3 km from campus
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Hotel Sujata
Budget-friendly · Close to IIM Bodh Gaya · Walking distance
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Royal Residency
Mid-range · Gaya Road · ~5 km · Includes breakfast
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Lotus Nikko Hotel
Premium · 24×7 services · Restaurant & conference facilities

For campus accommodation enquiries: conference@iimbg.ac.in

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Book of Abstracts

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Book of Abstracts

The Book of Abstracts will be uploaded here shortly.

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Contact & Venue

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