Call for Chapters: Carbon Measurement and Mitigation for Global Supply Chains

Editors

Muhammad Jawad Sajid, China University of Mining and Technology, China
Syed Abdul Rehman Khan, Business Research and Consultancy Ltd, United Kingdom
Eduardo Sánchez García, University of Alicante, Spain

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: June 14, 2026
 Full Chapters Due: September 6, 2026
 Submission Date: September 6, 2026

Introduction

This edited book targets an important under-investigated issue of carbon accountability in complex global supply chains. The book encompasses measuring emissions, developing models, equitably assigning responsibility, and ultimately mitigating emissions through effective strategies. The book commences by developing methodologies for quantifying emissions throughout supply chains and attributing accountability to producers, enterprises, and consumers. The book advances beyond measurement to illustrate the application of this information in formulating effective mitigation strategies. The mitigation-side emphasis is on the role of policies and regulations, such as carbon pricing, ESG frameworks, and trade measures, in ensuring equitable and efficient carbon emissions management. Moreover, it underlines the role of technology, particularly modern advancements such as digital systems, the Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI), in promoting emission reductions through improved system design, efficiency, and innovation.

Objective

This book seeks to establish a comprehensive and pragmatic framework for managing carbon emissions in global supply chains by integrating measurement, accountability, and mitigation strategies. Consequently, our book provides both conceptual clarity and practical significance for researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals.

Target Audience

This book's primary audience consists of: 1. Academic researchers and PhD candidates The academic researchers and PhD candidates in the fields of the environmental economics, sustainability, supply chain management, and climate policy are the prime target audience. These readers can have a particular interest in our book's comprehensive approach to measuring, allocating, and reducing carbon emissions. 2. Policy analysts and government agencies The officials concerned with policymaking on climate regulation, carbon pricing, ESG reporting, and trade-related environmental policies are also potential readers of the book. The book provides a structured framework for policy design and evaluation. 3. Industry professionals and consultants The professionals working on sustainable supply chains, corporate ESG strategies, and carbon management. These readers will gain practical insights into how to measure and reduce emissions across supply chains. These groups are most likely to use the book for research, education, policy development, and practical application.

Recommended Topics

1. Carbon accounting methodologies for global supply chains 2. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) approaches and tools 3. Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions measurement and reporting 4. Emission factors and data standardization challenges 5. Carbon footprint modeling for multi-tier supply chains 6. Allocation of carbon responsibility among producers, suppliers, and consumers 7. Role of digital technologies (blockchain, IoT, AI) in carbon tracking 8. Integration of carbon metrics into procurement and logistics decisions 9. Carbon pricing, taxes, and market-based mitigation strategies 10. Supply chain decarbonization strategies and interventions 11. Sustainable sourcing and low-carbon materials 12. Impact of transportation modes and logistics optimization on emissions 13. Corporate ESG reporting and regulatory compliance 14. Policy frameworks for carbon accountability and reduction 15. Behavioral and organizational aspects of carbon mitigation 16. Case studies of successful carbon management in global supply chains 17. Trade-offs between cost, efficiency, and carbon reduction 18. Circular economy approaches to supply chain emissions 19. Collaboration and partnerships for cross-sector emissions reduction 20. Future trends: Net-zero targets, climate risk assessment, and supply chain resilience

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before June 14, 2026, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by June 28, 2026 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines.Full chapters of a minimum of 10,000 words (word count includes references and related readings) are expected to be submitted by September 6, 2026, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-anonymized review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.

Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, Carbon Measurement and Mitigation for Global Supply Chains. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-anonymized peer review editorial process.

All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery® online submission manager.

Publisher

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global Scientific Publishing, an international academic publisher of the "Information Science Reference", "Medical Information Science Reference", "Business Science Reference", and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. IGI Global Scientific Publishing specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit https://www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2027.

Indexing Information for Prospective Authors

IGI Global Scientific Publishing meets the criteria for inclusion in major indexing services such as Scopus; however, it is important to note that all indexing decisions are made independently by these services. IGI Global Scientific Publishing books are selectively indexed by the indexing organization after publication. Indexing cannot be guaranteed for any book prior to publication, and the indexing organization has complete control over the final selection and timeline.

Important Dates

June 14, 2026: Proposal Submission Deadline
June 28, 2026: Notification of Acceptance
September 6, 2026: Full Chapter Submission
October 18, 2026: Review Results Returned
November 15, 2026: Final Acceptance Notification
November 22, 2026: Final Chapter Submission

Inquiries

Muhammad Jawad Sajid
China University of Mining and Technology
jawad.jaws@outlook.com

Syed Abdul Rehman Khan
Business Research and Consultancy Ltd
sarehman_cscp@yahoo.com

Eduardo Sánchez García
University of Alicante
eduardo.sanchez@ua.es
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