Compassionate Organizations in BANI Times

This publication in the Responsible Leadership and Sustainable Management Series (publishers Dr. Nayan Mitra (PhD) and Prof. Dr. Rene Schmidpeter) by Springer Nature,offers a compelling blend of theory and real-world case studies. It examines sustainability challenges across sectors including agriculture, banking, renewable energy, AI ethics, green innovation, employment generation, workplace well-being, and decarbonization.

The book brings together:
– Frameworks for compassionate leadership in disruptive times
– Business and community case models aligned with ESG and SDGs
– Insights into AI, digital inclusion, and ethical governance
– Policy perspectives for building accountable and future-ready institutions
– Sector-specific pathways for green innovation and climate action.

This work serves as a guide for policymakers, business leaders, researchers, and sustainability practitioners committed to building inclusive, equitable, and resilient systems.

Contributing Authors:
Avinash Kumar, Anu George, Rhea Varma, Dr. Roopal Gupta, Nidhi S. Bisht, Anoushka Shukla, Dr. Mantasha Firoz, Chandra P. Gupta , Shree Narayan Mishra, Prof. (Dr.) Neetu Yadav, Piyush Sharma, Dr. Elfriede Neuhold, Birgitta Borghoff, Raja Kanuri, Sujay Hammannavar.

ISBN eBook: 978-981-95-5929-9, published on Februar, 15th 2026 at Springer Nature

Sustainable Transformation and Well-being

This book by Dr. Marisa Mühlböck makes a case for the recognition that a sustainable transformation of the economic system and individual and collective well-being are inextricably intertwined. Its starting point is the universal human motivation to lead a happy and fulfilling life across cultural, social, and demographic boundaries. The contributions in this book combine theoretical concepts, empirical findings, and culturally diverse perspectives into an integrative discourse.

The contributions in this book combine theoretical concepts, empirical findings, and culturally diverse perspectives into an integrative discourse. Using

concrete examples from various fields of application and the personal experiences of real entrepreneurs, they demonstrate how sustainability and well-being can generate mutually reinforcing positive dynamics.

In doing so, the book contributes to a new narrative of the economy: an economy that not only generates value but also contributes significantly to the realization of human potential and a successful life for all.

Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-031-75565-1, published in 2025 by Springer Verlag, Germany
eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-75566-8
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-031-75568-2 (to be published in April 2026)

Earth for All: A survival guide for humanity

The economic operating system keeps crashing. It’s time to upgrade to a new one.

Five decades ago, The Limits to Growth shocked the world by showing that population and industrial growth were pushing humanity towards a cliff. Today the world recognizes that we are now at the cliff edge: Earth has crossed multiple planetary boundaries while widespread inequality is causing deep instabilities in societies. There seems to be no way out.

Earth For All is both an antidote to despair and a road map to a better future. Using powerful state-of-the-art computer modeling to explore policies likely to deliver the most good for the majority of people, a leading group of scientists and economists from around the world present five extraordinary turnarounds to achieve prosperity for all within planetary limits in a single generation. Coverage includes:

• Results of new global modeling that indicates falling well-being and rising social tensions heighten risk of regional societal collapses
• Two alternative scenarios – Too-Little-Too-Late vs The Giant Leap – and what they mean for our collective future
• Five system-shifting steps that can upend poverty and inequality, lift up marginalized people, and transform our food and energy systems by 2050
• A clear pathway to reboot our global economic system so it works for all people and the planet.

Written in an open, accessible, and inspirational style using clear language and high impact visuals, Earth For All is a profound vision for uncertain times and a map to a better future.

This survival guide for humanity is required reading for everyone concerned about living well on a fragile planet.

Journal of Sustainable Business

New name – same approach:

The International Journal of Corporate Social Responsibility becomes the Journal of Sustainable Business

We are delighted to share the relaunch of the International Journal of Corporate Social Responsibility under its new name: Journal of Sustainable Business.

This transformation marks a strategic shift to more fully embrace the evolving landscape of sustainable business practices, innovation, and impact-oriented leadership. As global challenges demand deeper integration of sustainability into core business strategies, our journal aims to be at the forefront of this dialogue — serving as a vital platform for rigorous research, forward-thinking perspectives, and inclusive conversations across disciplines and sectors.

What’s new?

• A renewed Aims and Scope, expanding beyond traditional CSR to encompass broader themes of sustainability, ethical leadership, inclusive innovation, and systemic impact.
• A special Call for Papers on Transforming Corporate Social Responsibility: Evolving Paradigms, Innovations, and Impact Assessment.
• A redesigned journal interface, new submission guidelines, and an expanded, international editorial board committed to diversity, equity, and excellence in scholarship.
• Continued open access to all content, supporting equitable global knowledge exchange.
• Select APC waivers available to support inclusive participation, particularly from underrepresented researchers and institutions.

For members of the CSR Dialogforum and G100 network — women leaders, change-makers, and allies committed to shaping a more sustainable, inclusive future — the Journal of Sustainable Business offers an ideal outlet and resource. Whether you are a scholar, policymaker, entrepreneur, or advocate, we invite you to engage with the journal as a reader, author, reviewer, or collaborator.

Our former head of the Scientific Advisory Board, Prof. Dr. Rene Schmidpeter, is looking forward to many contributions and wishes you a good read. Whether as a reader, author, reviewer or cooperation partner. Let’s shape the future of sustainable business — together. Our CSR Denim Prof. Dr. Rene Schmidpeter hopes to have many contributions from the G100 network.

Learn more, read our updated Aims & Scope, and submit your work: https://jcsr.springeropen.com/

From Rebel to Radical Innovator

This interesting publication by our advisory board member Albin Kälin, founder and CEO of EPEA Switzerland is called “From Rebel to Radical Innovator”. Blurb of the book: In a world that yearns for sustainable solutions, Albin Kälin emerges as a visionary and offers a comprehensive guide to revolutionizing the industry through cradle-to-cradle and circularity principles. With over three decades of experience, he has developed a book to reveal a blueprint for change management, management tools, and innovation. What the publication offers:

• Gain insights from an award-winning expertwith 30 years of experience in sustainable industry practices.
• Learn how to transition industries from linear to circular thinking for long-term environmental and economic benefits.
• Discover strategies to transform management systems and foster radical innovation.
• Explore the transformation of industries from rebellious to pioneering forces of change.
• Understand the importance of involving consumers in the journey towards sustainability.

ISBN: 978-1-63735-284-7 (Paperback) published 2024 by Leaders Press, Dubai.