The urgency to align innovation with sustainability has never been more critical, driven by global challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity, digital disruption, and socio-economic inequalities (Adams et al., 2016; Bocken et al., 2014; George et al., 2021). While existing literature underscores innovation as a key driver of competitive advantage (Baruk & Bialoskurski, 2020), it often overlooks the integration of sustainability imperatives, leaving a gap in understanding systemic, long-term business transformations (Teece, 2018). Recent global events, including the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and rising ESG mandates, have further highlighted the need for resilient, sustainable business models (Elkington, 2018; George et al., 2021). This Special Issue of American Journal of Business seeks to address these pressing societal, academic, and managerial demands by inviting rigorous, interdisciplinary research that explores the nexus of strategic innovation, business management, and sustainability.
We welcome conceptual, empirical, and case-based submissions that offer fresh theoretical perspectives, evaluate practical applications, and provide actionable insights for academia, industry, and policymakers. Contributions should align with themes such as strategic innovations for sustainability, innovative distribution channels, societal benefits of innovation, organizational culture fostering creativity, innovative management practices, and supply chain resilience. Submissions are expected to contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 8, 9, 12, and 17) and bridge the gap between research and real-world impact.
List of Topic Areas
- Strategic innovations for sustainability.
- Leadership models for fostering sustainable innovation.
- Innovative distribution channels for superior delivery.
- Innovations for societal benefit.
- Incubating innovative culture in organizations fostering creativity.
- Strengthening supply chain using innovative frameworks
Submission Information
Submissions are made using ScholarOne Manuscripts. Registration and access are available here:
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Authors should select (from the drop-down menu) the special issue title at the appropriate step in the submission process, i.e. in response to “Please select the issue you are submitting to”.
Submitted articles must not have been previously published, nor should they be under consideration for publication anywhere else, while under review for this journal.
Key Dates
Opening date for manuscript submissions: 18 March 2026
Closing date for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026
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