Enabling Circular Decision Making for Productivity and Performance: The Role of Data, Measurement, Assessment, and Disclosure

Call for Papers – Submit Before 31 August 2026

Publisher: Emerald Publishing
Submission Deadline: 31 August 2026

Overview

The transition toward a circular economy is reshaping how organizations think about productivity, performance, and sustainability. This special issue focuses on how data-driven decision-making can enable circular strategies that enhance both economic and environmental outcomes.

As industries increasingly adopt circular models—such as reuse, recycling, and resource optimization—the need for robust measurement frameworks, assessment tools, and transparent disclosure practices becomes critical. This call invites researchers, scholars, and practitioners to contribute innovative insights into how data can drive effective circular decision-making.

Aim of the Special Issue

This issue aims to explore the intersection of circular economy principles and data-driven performance management. It seeks to:

• Understand how organizations measure circular performance

• Examine the role of data analytics in decision-making processes

• Explore assessment tools for sustainability and productivity

• Highlight disclosure practices that improve accountability and transparency

Key Themes & Topics

Submissions may include (but are not limited to):

• Circular economy metrics and performance indicators

• Data analytics for sustainability and productivity improvement

• ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) reporting and disclosure

• Lifecycle assessment and measurement frameworks

• Digital transformation enabling circular decision-making

• Role of AI, big data, and IoT in circular systems

• Policy implications and regulatory frameworks

• Case studies on circular business models

• Challenges in implementing measurement and disclosure systems

Who Should Submit?

This call is ideal for:

• Academicians and researchers in sustainability, management, and economics

• Industry professionals working on ESG, circular economy, and data analytics

• Policy-makers and consultants focusing on sustainable development

• PhD scholars and early-career researchers

Submission Guidelines

• Manuscripts should be original and not under consideration elsewhere

• Submissions must align with the theme of circular decision-making and data-driven performance

• Authors should follow the journal’s formatting and submission requirements

• All papers will undergo a rigorous peer-review process

Why Contribute?

Publishing in this special issue offers an opportunity to:

• Contribute to cutting-edge research in circular economy and sustainability

• Gain visibility among global academic and industry audiences

• Influence policy and organizational practices through impactful research

• Be part of a growing discourse on data-driven sustainability

As the global economy moves toward sustainable and circular practices, the integration of data, measurement, and transparency is no longer optional—it is essential. This special issue provides a platform to explore how informed decision-making can transform productivity and performance in a circular world.

Researchers and professionals are encouraged to submit their work and contribute to shaping the future of sustainable business practices.

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