Business Ethics the Environment & Responsibility

Business Ethics, the Environment & Responsibility (BUS ETHICS ENV RESP) is a premier, peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing scholarly understanding of the complex intersections between business conduct, environmental stewardship, and corporate social responsibility. Published by Wiley, the journal holds an ISSN of 2694-6416 and has established itself as a leading voice in the field, evidenced by its 2026 Impact Factor of 5.300 and its placement in the Q1 quartile of the Journal Citation Reports. The journal’s scope encompasses a wide array of critical topics, including ethical decision-making in organizations, sustainable business models, stakeholder theory, corporate governance and accountability, environmental management, and the social and ecological impacts of global commerce. It welcomes rigorous empirical research, theoretical contributions, and comprehensive review articles that offer novel insights into how businesses can responsibly navigate ethical dilemmas and environmental challenges. The primary target audience includes academic researchers, doctoral students, and policy analysts specializing in business ethics, sustainability, and corporate responsibility, as well as forward-thinking practitioners and consultants seeking evidence-based guidance. Notably, the journal operates under a hybrid open access model, allowing authors to choose between traditional subscription-based publication or open access for wider dissemination. With its strong Q1 standing and robust impact factor, Business Ethics, the Environment & Responsibility is widely recognized as a top-tier outlet that significantly shapes contemporary discourse and practice in business ethics and environmental responsibility.