STRATI Journal of Sustainable Business and Impact Investing

The Journal aims to:

• Advance understanding of sustainable business strategies and impact investing frameworks.
• Provide empirical evidence on the financial performance and social/environmental outcomes of sustainable enterprises and investments.
• Explore innovative financing mechanisms for inclusive growth and environmental stewardship.
• Inform policy and regulation to foster responsible investment ecosystems.
• Facilitate dialogue between academia, industry, and government to scale impact-driven solutions.

Scope includes (but is not limited to):

• Sustainable business models and practices
• Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) integration
• Impact measurement and reporting
• Green finance and climate-resilient investments
• Social entrepreneurship and inclusive business
• Corporate responsibility and stakeholder engagement

Detailed Themes

The journal invites original papers, review articles, and case studies on (but not restricted to) the following themes:

1. Sustainable Business Models – circular economy, low-carbon strategies, and inclusive business approaches.
2. Impact Investing Principles and Practices – blending financial returns with measurable social and environmental impact.
3. ESG Integration – embedding environmental, social, and governance considerations into corporate strategy.
4. Impact Measurement and Management – frameworks such as IRIS+, GIIRS, and Social Return on Investment (SROI).
5. Green and Climate Finance – financing for renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and climate adaptation.
6. Social Entrepreneurship – enterprises addressing social challenges through market-based solutions.
7. Inclusive Finance and Microfinance – targeting underserved communities while ensuring financial sustainability.
8. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – strategies, outcomes, and alignment with the SDGs.
9. Blended Finance – combining public, private, and philanthropic capital to scale impact.
10. Sustainable Supply Chains – ethical sourcing, fair trade, and supply chain transparency.
11. Impact Bonds and Pay-for-Success Models – innovative financing for social and environmental programs.
12. Regulatory Frameworks and Policies – enabling environments for sustainable business and responsible investment.
13. Institutional Investors and Pension Funds – integrating sustainability into portfolio strategies.
14. Faith-Based and Philanthropic Investment – ethical investment principles and practices.
15. Community-Based Enterprises – local ownership and participatory business governance.
16. Biodiversity and Natural Capital Investing – protecting ecosystems through financial innovation.
17. Gender-Lens Investing – promoting women’s empowerment through targeted investment strategies.
18. Technology for Impact – fintech, blockchain, and AI-enabled solutions for impact investing.
19. Market Development in Emerging Economies – building sustainable investment ecosystems in low- and middle-income countries.
20. Case Studies of Successful Impact Investments – lessons learned, scalability, and replication potential.

Send your paper to Email: strat.institute@gmail.com