Corporate Responsibility Research (CRR) Conference
The CRR Conference is the longest running academic conference on Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability. The inaugural conference was held in Belfast, and so, the Centre for Leadership, Ethics and Organisation (CLEO) at Queen’s Management School, Belfast, is delighted to host the 18th edition of the conference (fully in-person) back in Belfast in September 2022. In association with ESCP Business School, Kedge Business School, and the Sustainability Research Institute at the University of Leeds, the conference promises to be a lively and relaxed environment within which to discuss, debate and reflect on ‘Where now for corporate responsibility research?’
We would be delighted if you were able to develop and share your ideas (both fully-fledged ideas and those that are more embryonic) and discuss your research findings, in the beautiful surroundings of Riddel Hall. We can’t promise you sunshine, but we can promise you a very warm welcome and many opportunities to network and engage with other researchers.
Please see below for Conference Theme, Developing and Submitting Abstracts and Conference Papers, Important Dates, Information on Fees and Registration, Information on Scholarships, the Pre-Conference Workshop, the Best Paper Award, and general information on the School, University and Belfast.
Please feel free to get in touch at crrconference2022@qub.ac.uk if you have any queries, or if we can help you in any way.
Conference Theme
Where now for Corporate Responsibility Research?
The theme of the conference reflects the significant changes that business, government and society have been experiencing over the last number of years. Global concerns such as climate change, the recent experiences of the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, the power and potential of artificial intelligence, social justice and human rights continue to keep the leadership and behaviours of the public, private and third sectors in the spotlight. These concerns are reflected in the significant and growing body of research in corporate responsibility and sustainability with many powerful observations being made. The conference gives us an opportunity to reflect on what we know, to discuss our current research findings, both theoretical and empirical, and to explore where corporate responsibility research might lead us in the next 5-10 years.
We welcome both theoretical and empirical focused papers that reflect the diverse and eclectic nature of research in corporate responsibility and sustainability. Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Business Ethics and Sustainability
- Corporate Responsibility and Managing Stakeholders
- Corporate Sustainability Performance, Integrated Reporting and Social Reporting
- Education for Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability
- Micro Level Corporate Responsibility
- International Corporate Responsibility
- Leadership and Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability
- Sustainable Consumption
- Social Enterprises, Social Innovation and Sustainability
- Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability and the Natural Environment
- UN Sustainable Development Goals at national and organizational level
Abstracts will be reviewed and selected by the scientific committee of the conference and authors notified of the decision on or before 21 June 2022.
Abstracts should be emailed to crrconference2022@qub.ac.uk on or before 7th June deadline. Files should be sent in MS Word format, and the file name should be first author’s surname. Please include the names, affiliations and contact details for all authors. Abstracts should be approximately 750 words, excluding any references, and follow, as closely as possible, the format below: 1. Title of the Abstract 2. Research Aim or Question and context setting: What is the research question that your abstract (and paper) is hoping to address? 3. Theoretical Framework: What are the main concepts, models or theories used in the paper? 4. Design/Methodology/Approach 5. Findings: What are the main outcomes and results of the paper? 6. Relevance, value and Impact of the research (theoretical, practical and/or social implications) 7. Citations in text and referencing should use Harvard style formatting
Please note that papers will not be accepted or appear in the programme unless speaker(s) have registered, in full, for the conference.
Final conference papers of approximately 6,000 words, including references, should be saved, preferably in PDF format, and emailed to crrconference2022@qub.ac.uk on or before 15 August 2022. The first page of the file should contain the title and the names, affiliations, and contact details for all authors. It would also be helpful to include 3-5 keywords. The remainder of the paper should be structured broadly following the same format as for the abstract. Citations in text and referencing should follow the Harvard style. This file should be emailed to crrconference2022@qub.ac.uk on or before, 15 August 2022.
Conference Dinner
A prosecco reception and conference dinner will be held at Crumlin Road Gaol on Thursday 22 September 2022. Transport, provided by the conference organisers, will be available from several locations to take you to and from the conference dinner.
Please Note: The conference dinner is included in the overall conference fee
Please download the attachment with Accommodation and Travel Information
Please click on the tabs below for more information on the conference
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Important Dates
Date Activity 7 June 2022 Deadline for abstract submission 21 June 2022 Notification of accepted abstracts and Conference registration opens 11 August 2022 Early Bird Registration closes 15 August 2022 Deadline for full papers 8 September 2022 Final Deadline for Conference Registration 21 September 2022 Pre-Conference PhD Workshop 22 and 23rd September 2022 Corporate Responsibility Research Conference - Conference Fees
Registration opens in June 2022!
The cost of the Conference Dinner on 22 September 2022 is included in the price of the overall conference fee.
Type Early Bird Rate Rate After 11 August Delegate £300 £350 PhD Student £250 £300 Please Note: Earlier correspondence mentioned that the Early Bird Rate for PhD Students would be £300. We are now pleased to confirm that the rate will be £250 for PhD Students up to the 11 August 2022.
We are also delighted to announce that we have 4 competitive scholarships to support doctoral students who wish to attend and present at the conference. Please click on the Doctoral Students Scholarship tab to find out more information.
- Doctoral Students Scholarship
We are delighted to announce that we have 4 competitive scholarships to support doctoral students who wish to attend and present at the conference. Two scholarships will cover the cost of the conference fee only, and two will cover the cost of the conference fee plus up to a maximum of 3 nights’ accommodation in a local hotel (terms and conditions apply). If you wish to be considered for a scholarship, you must be a full-time registered doctoral student, at the time of application.
At the same time as submitting your abstract, you should also submit a separate MS Word document explaining, in no more than 750 words, why receiving one of the scholarships is important for you and your research.
The scientific committee will review all scholarship applications and the successful recipients will be notified on or before 21 June.
- Best Paper Awards
The scientific committee of the conference will review all papers presented and award two prizes:
- CRRC Best Overall Paper
- CRRC Best Paper from a Doctoral Student
Winners will be announced at the conference dinner. The focus will centre on contribution of the research to the current body of knowledge, quality of the research and discussion of insights, innovativeness, and diversity of views.
- Pre-Conference PhD Workshop
The popular, pre-conference PhD Workshop will be held on the afternoon of the 21 September in Queen’s Management School, Riddel, Hall, Belfast.
This workshop is particularly beneficial for doctoral students who are attending the conference for the first time but is equally valuable for those who have attended in previous years.
This annual workshop provides a relaxed and informal environment to allow lively exchange and discussion between PhD students as well as the opportunity to gain helpful advice and feedback from a panel of experienced doctoral supervisors.
