About Regenerative Supply Chains and Circular Economy
Aims and scope
Regenerative Supply Chains and Circular Economy (RSCCE) is an international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and practice at the intersection of regenerative thinking, circular economy, supply chain management, logistics, operations management, and responsible business. The journal provides a platform for rigorous, impactful and interdisciplinary research that explores how organisations, value chains and broader ecosystems can move beyond sustainability towards regenerative approaches that create net-positive environmental, social and economic outcomes.
As global organisations confront interconnected challenges relating to climate change, biodiversity loss, resource scarcity, social inequality and supply chain disruption, there is growing recognition that incremental improvements in efficiency and harm reduction are insufficient. Regenerative approaches seek not only to minimise negative impacts but also to restore ecosystems, strengthen communities, enhance resilience and create shared value across stakeholders. The journal aims to support the development of this emerging research field by fostering scholarship that integrates circular economy principles with regenerative supply chain and operational practices.
The journal welcomes research that advances theory, informs practice and contributes to policy debates concerning the design, implementation, governance and evaluation of regenerative and circular systems. It encourages dialogue across disciplines including supply chain and operations management, sustainability, environmental science, economics, finance, public policy, technology studies and responsible management.
RSCE publishes original research, conceptual and theoretical papers, literature reviews, methodological contributions, case studies, policy analyses, practitioner perspectives and interdisciplinary scholarship. Contributions employing qualitative, quantitative, mixed-method, modelling, simulation, action research and participatory approaches are encouraged.
The journal seeks research that contributes to the achievement of responsible, inclusive and resilient economic systems and supports global efforts relating to climate action, biodiversity restoration, responsible production and consumption, and sustainable development.
Topics covered by the journal include, but are not limited to:
- Regenerative supply chains and regenerative value networks
- Circular economy and circular supply chain management
- Closed-loop supply chains, reverse logistics and resource recovery
- Remanufacturing, refurbishment and product life extension
- Regenerative procurement and responsible sourcing
- Nature-positive and net-positive operations
- Regenerative business models and sustainable innovation
- Supply chain resilience, adaptation and transformation
- Biodiversity restoration and ecosystem regeneration within value chains
- Climate action, decarbonisation and regenerative transitions
- Sustainable and responsible consumption systems
- Social sustainability, equity and just transitions
- Ethical and inclusive global value chains
- ESG integration and regenerative performance measurement
- Sustainable, green and impact finance for regenerative supply chains
- Digital technologies enabling regenerative transitions, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, digital twins and the Internet of Things
- Traceability, transparency and supply chain governance
- Stakeholder engagement, collaboration and ecosystem partnerships
- Policy, regulation and institutional mechanisms supporting circular and regenerative economies
- Risk management in regenerative and circular systems
- Sustainable operations and production systems
- Sector-specific applications across manufacturing, food, agriculture, healthcare, retail, energy, mobility and the public sector
The journal particularly welcomes research that bridges scholarship and practice and demonstrates clear implications for managers, policymakers, investors, communities and civil society organisations. Through a strong emphasis on responsible innovation and real-world impact, Regenerative Supply Chains and Circular Economy seeks to become a leading forum for shaping future research, policy and practice concerning regenerative and circular transformations in business and society.
