Ethiraj College for Women(Autonomous)
Post Graduate and Research Department of Commerce
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
Circular Economy- The Frontier of Sustainability
The corporate sector is facing an unprecedented number of challenges, including global supply shortages, geopolitical tensions, and inflation. The climate crisis and unsustainable resource consumption have also increased over the years, demanding immediate attention. As per a study carried out by the Global Footprint Network in 2019, Humanity is currently using nature 1.75 times faster than our planet's ecosystems can regenerate. The possible solution is a CIRCULAR ECONOMY, which has the capacity to reshape industries. Circularity represents the decoupling of economic growth from resource consumption. Companies have to now think in terms of conserving materials, extending a product’s lifetime through repair and reuse, and ultimately recycling it. The need to embrace circularity is increasing, and circular disruption is underway in many industries. A well-designed circular product can boost growth, cut costs, and build resilience. It will prepare the enterprise for a low-carbon future.
Developing circular products or strategies requires new ways of thinking. The conference will be a converging point to identify problems, reasons and innovative solutions towards the creation of an economy that works on the lines of MAKE, USE AND RECYCLE.
Call for Papers
Original research papers relating to the following topics are invited from academicians, research scholars, and corporate professionals.
CONFERENCE THEME
BIO - DIVERSITY
Regenerative agricultural approaches
Re-cycling, Reuse or composting of products
Circular economy in cities
Pollution control solutions
Green initiatives and sustainable urbanism
Rethinking our food and bio-based system
Energy efficient urban areas
Circular concepts for a greener infrastructure
Sustainable manufacturing & environmental pollution
Marine litter and tourism waste
Sustainable designs for greener infrastructure
Recycling and reuse strategies
Urban biocycles
Energy sustainability
HUMAN CAPITAL
Behavioral determinants of sustainable strategy adoption
Entrepreneurship and markets for secondary materials
Private and public nudges for sustainable behavior
Attitude/intentions-behavior gap
Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Sustainable cities
Embedding circularity into HR management
INDUSTRY - COMMERCE
Circular design
Industrial organization
Recycling and reuse strategies
Supply chain
Rethinking design and manufacturing
Circular and climate smart business models
Pollution control solutions
Repair, maintenance and upgrade
Product development, Remanufacturing and Refurbishment
Innovative and new models for a sustainable city design
Production and transportation with renewable energy
Tourism and hospitality sectors in the circular economy
Circular concepts for a greener infrastructure
Innovative approaches to Urban and architectural design towards sustainability
Beyond plastic recycling: innovations for sustainable packaging
Creativity and innovation in Circular Economy
ECONOMY
Circular Economy and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS)
Circularity in nano, micro, meso or macro level
Economic transition
Sustainable economic growth
Circular investment opportunities
Circular economy in cities
Linear and circular economy models
FINANCE and MARKETS
Sustainable consumer behavior
Circular and climate smart business models
Fintech and SMEs models
Marketing approaches for a circular economy
Green Marketing
Green Finance
New Age Finance
Sustainable Finance
Standardization of circular metrics and models.
Re-orienting loans & investments towards sustainable technologies.
Product cycle for self-identity and congruity
Waste to Resources Strategies
Sustainable Development and the role of the financial world.
Block chain technology
POLICY MAKING
Role of policy makers for a low carbon future
Policies on circular economy
Intellectual Property Rights
Challenges of Eco-Design and Recyclability Standards
International Cooperation on Circular Economy Value Chains
Sustainable Development and the role of the financial world
Role of Government and financial institutions-a new economic framework
GENERAL TRACK
Any original research work associated with the Conference’s main theme, apart from the above-mentioned sub-topics, can be submitted under this track.
CONFERENCE GUIDELINES
Only registered delegates can attend the conference.
All participants and presenters must register individually
Registered candidates cannot claim a refund due to absence or withdrawal of registration.
No TA/DA will be paid to delegates
OUR ACCOUNT DETAILS
Beneficiary Name: Department of Commerce National Seminar Account
Name of Bank: Indian Overseas Bank, Women entrepreneur branch
Bank Account Number: 153801000023582
IFSC Code: IOBA0001538
MICR Code: 600020090
Branch Code: 1538
GUIDELINES
FOR PAPER SUBMISSION
The abstracts not exceeding 500 words must include the purpose, methodology, major findings of the research and keywords.
Manuscripts should be original and unpublished.
The length of the full paper, including tables, charts, diagrams, references, etc., should not exceed 10 pages.
The plagiarism report for the submitted work should be below 10%.
The first page of the abstract and final manuscript should include the title of the paper, author and co-author’s name, designation, affiliated institution, e-mail id and WhatsApp number.
The paper should adhere to the format specified below:
Typing & Paper
MS Word & A4 Size
Line spacing
1.5
Length of Full article page
5000 - 6000 words excluding title/cover
Margin
1 inch on all sides
Font & Font Size
Times New Roman & 12px
References
APA Style
PUBLICATION & BEST PAPER AWARD
All manuscripts will be scrutinized by an expert committee and based on the willingness of the author, the selected papers will be published in Scopus/UGC-CARE listed journals/ Edited Book with ISBN, on payment of additional charges apart from the registration.
All the accepted papers should be presented by the author/co-author at the conference with a PPT.
Based on the discretion of the panel members, the PRESENTED papers will be considered for the BEST PAPER AWARD.
Important dates
Last date for Full paper submission
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Notification of Acceptance of Full Paper
DECEMBER 15, 2022