About the Conference

About the Conference

The International Conference on Reverse Logistics and Circular Economy Strategies for Sustainable Development (ICRCSD 2025) is a prestigious global forum dedicated to exploring sustainable business models, innovative logistics practices, and circular economy solutions to tackle environmental challenges. This conference will be organised by Vishwakarma University,Pune, Maharashtra, India in association with AAP (Apple Academic Press) & CRC Press (Taylor & Francis Group) as publication partner. The conference aims to bring together leading researchers, industry professionals, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to exchange ideas, discuss cutting-edge research, and present pioneering solutions in reverse logistics, waste management, and sustainability-driven supply chains.

The conference will provide a multidisciplinary platform to address key challenges in achieving a circular economy, with a special focus on remodeling supply chains, reducing waste, and optimising resource use to build a more sustainable future.

Conference Objectives

ICRCSD 2025 aims to:

  • Promote Knowledge Sharing on Reverse Logistics & Circular Economy
  • Foster Sustainable Supply Chain & Reverse Logistics Innovations
  • Align Circular Economy Strategies with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • Support Policy Development & Regulatory Frameworks
  • Encourage Industry-Academia Collaboration
  • Offer Networking & Career Development Opportunities

Key Themes and Topics:

  • Reverse Logistics & Supply Chain Management
  • Circular Economy Models & Business Strategies
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) & Environmental Policy
  • Technological Innovations & Digital Transformation
  • Industry-Specific Circular Economy Applications

Vishwakarma University, Pune is a natural offshoot of the Vishwakarma Group of Institutions, an educational legacy spanning more than 35 years. The University has been established as a State Private University through Maharashtra Government Act in the year 2017. Being UGC approved, VU is authorised to design and implement its curriculum, conduct examinations and award degrees. Vishwakarma University received the ‘Leadership and Management Team of the Year' category in the prestigious global Times Higher Education (THE) Awards Asia 2023.

Vishwakarma University, Pune has also earned global recognition for innovation and sustainability WURI 2024: Ranked 1st in India and 11th globally for Social Responsibility; 4th in India and 45th globally for Entrepreneurial Spirit.

THE Impact Rankings 2024: Top 401-600 globally for SDG 6 & 16, 301-400 for SDG 9.

U-Multirank: Rated “Very Good” for student engagement and learning.

National Recognitions: Top 10 engineering universities in India (Times B School 2023) and awarded Emerging University of the Year 2020.

Vishwakarma University,Pune stands out for its academic excellence, innovation, and social impact.

Pune ,previously spelled in English as Poona is a city in the state of Maharashtra in the Deccan plateau in Western India. It is the administrative headquarters of the Pune district, and of Pune division. According to the 2011 Census of India, Pune has 7.2 million residents in the metropolitan region, making it the seventh-most populous metropolitan area in India. The city of Pune is part of Pune Metropolitan Region.[17] Pune is one of the largest IT hubs in India. It is also one of the most important automobile and manufacturing hubs of India. Pune is often referred to as the "Oxford of the East" because of its educational institutions. It has been ranked "the most livable city in India" several times

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