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CALL FOR PAPERS

This is the research paper track for the India Responsible Capital Conference (IRCC 2025), co-located with the India Management Research Conference (IMRC 2025). We invite participants to submit research manuscripts in the areas of corporate governance, corporate sustainability, and business ethics for presentation at the IRCC 2025.

IRCC 2025 will assemble thought leaders from academia, research, industry, and government, fostering a multidisciplinary dialogue to explore the evolving landscape of corporate sustainability, corporate governance, and responsible capital with an emphasis on the Indian context.

IRCC 2025 aims to encourage research papers in several critical areas of corporate sustainability and governance. The track invites submissions categorized into the following sub-tracks:

1. Integrating Sustainability into Business Strategies and Practice

This theme focuses on approaches, and challenges for integrating sustainability principles into business strategies and models. Illustrative research areas include:

  • Effectiveness and Impact of Sustainability Metrics and Reporting Frameworks (BRSR, CSRD, ISSB)
  • Double Materiality Assessment in Sustainability Reporting
  • AI-Driven Analytics for Sustainability Performance Management
  • Circular Economy Business Models and Implementation Strategies
  • Sustainability-Driven Innovation and Competitive Advantage
  • Sustainable Marketing, Anti-Greenwashing Practices, and Consumer Engagement
  • Just Transition Strategies and Social Impact of Sustainability Initiatives
  • Digital Transformation for Sustainability Monitoring and Implementation
  • Sustainable and Regenerative Supply Chain Models.

2. Green Finance, Carbon Markets and Sustainable Financing

This theme explores the innovation and impact of financing solutions that aid in investment flows to projects with environmental benefits and aligned with sustainable development. Illustrative research areas include:

  • Blended Finance Models for Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Projects
  • Climate Tech Venture Capital and Investment Trends
  • Transition Finance Frameworks and Implementation
  • Nature-Based Solutions and Biodiversity Finance
  • Digital Assets and Blockchain Applications in Green Finance
  • Carbon Markets Evolution: Compliance vs. Voluntary Markets
  • ESG-Linked Financial Instruments and Performance Analysis
  • Climate Finance Gap Analysis and Innovative Funding Mechanisms
  • Greenwashing in Sustainable Finance: Detection and Prevention

3. Climate Change, Transition Risk, and Systemic Resilience

This theme focuses on the intersection of climate change and risks to the macro-economic and social system. It explores the implications of climate change for business risk, adaptation and risk mitigation strategies, macroprudential monetary and fiscal policy, and the integration of climate considerations into system-level analysis and modelling. Illustrative research areas include:

  • Climate-Related Financial Risk Assessment and Disclosure Frameworks
  • Climate Scenario Analysis and Stress Testing Methodologies
  • Net-Zero Transition Planning and Implementation Challenges
  • Climate Adaptation Strategies for Business Continuity
  • Just Transition: Balancing Social Impact and Climate Action
  • Climate Policy Effectiveness and Business Response Strategies
  • Physical Risk Assessment and Business Adaptation Models
  • Climate Litigation Risk and Corporate Response Strategies
  • Systemic Resilience and Interconnected Climate Risks

4. Corporate Governance, Ethics and Firm Performance

This theme explores the relationship between corporate governance, adherence to ethical practices and financial performance, shedding light on the impact of effective governance on organizational success. Illustrative research areas include:

  • AI Governance and Ethical AI Implementation in Corporate Decision-Making
  • ESG Integration into Board Responsibilities and Effectiveness
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Impact on Governance Quality
  • Technology-Enabled Governance Models and Digital Transformation of Boards
  • Corporate Purpose and Stakeholder Capitalism Models
  • Governance Implications of Private Capital and Family-Owned Businesses
  • Regulatory Compliance and Governance in Emerging Markets
  • Political Corporate Social Responsibility and Non-Market Strategy
  • Ethics of Emerging Technologies in Business Applications

5. Stakeholder Engagement and Sustainable Value Creation

This theme explores the role of stakeholder engagement in sustainable value creation, highlighting the importance of collaboration and inclusivity in achieving long-term business sustainability. Illustrative research areas include:

  • Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships for SDG Implementation
  • Impact Measurement and Management Best Practices
  • Stakeholder Capitalism Models and Implementation Frameworks
  • Indigenous Knowledge Integration and Community Co-creation Models
  • Digital Tools for Enhanced Stakeholder Engagement
  • Employee Activation Programs for Sustainability Goals
  • Supply Chain Transparency and Stakeholder Trust
  • Social License to Operate in Transition Industries
  • Purpose-Led Organizations and Value Creation Models

6. Technology, Data and Sustainability Transformation

This theme explores the intersection of emerging technologies with sustainability transformation efforts. Illustrative research areas include:

  • AI Applications for Sustainability Monitoring and Decision Support
  • Blockchain for Supply Chain Traceability and ESG Verification
  • Digital Twins for Environmental Impact Assessment and Optimization
  • IoT and Sensor Technologies for Resource Efficiency
  • Big Data Analytics for Material Flow Analysis and Circularity Metrics
  • Technology-Enabled Sustainability Reporting and Assurance
  • Digital Platforms for Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
  • Data Privacy, Ethics and Governance in Sustainability Reporting

Submission Requirements: Extended Abstract (1000 words) & Complete Paper (Optional). Please note that complete papers are mandatory to be considered for an award.

Authors of accepted abstracts can submit full papers or case studies by November 24, 2025.

Submission Link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=imrc2025

Award: Two Best Papers – INR 10,000 (Each)

Mr. Amit Sinha, General Manager, Sustainable Finance Group of Department of Regulation, Reserve Bank of India

Mr Amit Sinha is General Manager attached to Sustainable Finance Group of Department of Regulation in Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai. He has a wide experience of working in different verticals of RBI in various capacities in regulations and operations both. In his over 19-year of career in central banking, he has had the opportunity to work in Reserve Management, Foreign Exchange Management, Currency Management, Consumer Education & Protection, Financial Inclusion, Banking, Premises, etc. He was closely involved in some innovative activities of RBI (like Regulations Review Authority, climate stress test exercise).

Mr Sinha is tasked with handling climate finance and related matters in various forums and his current assignments include working as RBI nominated member into various workstreams/Groups of BIS, FSB and NGFS.

Mr Sinha has a Bachelors Degree in Science from University of Delhi and also holds CAIIB degree and Certificate in Treasury & Risk Management (Level-II Advanced), besides Diploma in Banking from ICFAI University. He has also completed a Course on Macroeconomics of Climate Change conducted by International Monetary Fund, Singapore.