ICorPurS® — International Corporate Purpose Society — Advancing Knowledge & Practice
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Advancing knowledge and practice of Corporate Purpose

ICorPurS® is the world's first scientific society dedicated exclusively to corporate purpose as an autonomous field of study — bridging rigorous academic research with transformative organizational practice.

ICorPurS® – International Corporate Purpose Society
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20+ Active Members
1st Corporate Purpose Society
Lisbon Headquarters

An International Hub for Corporate Purpose

The International Corporate Purpose Society (ICorPurS®) is a membership-based scientific society dedicated to establishing corporate purpose as a rigorous, standalone academic discipline.

We bring together elite academics, organizational practitioners, and emerging researchers to jointly develop, validate, and apply knowledge that accelerates both scientific progress and real-world impact.

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Scientific Rigor
High-quality knowledge grounded in robust methodology
Real-World Impact
Bridging academia and organizational practice
Global Community
Interdisciplinary network across borders
First Scientific Society
Defining "Purpose" as a distinct discipline

Knowledge, Community & Practice

Conference

International Conference

Details of the Corporate Purpose International Conference will be announced.

Mentorship

Mentorship Program

Our Mentorship Program pairs doctoral students and early-career researchers with world-leading academics and practitioners, helping to develop the next generation of corporate purpose scholars.

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Dialogue

Academia–Practice Roundtables

Small, closed-door sessions where scholars and business leaders discuss how corporate purpose is put into practice — turning evidence into strategy, and real-world challenges into new research questions.

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Values That Define Us

Every activity, publication, and initiative at ICorPurS® is anchored in five core values that guide both our scientific work and our community culture.

Scientific Rigor

High-quality knowledge grounded in robust theoretical frameworks and methodological excellence.

Integrity

The highest standards of ethics, transparency, and accountability in research and professional conduct.

Impact

Knowledge that is academically relevant, practically applicable, and socially meaningful.

Collaboration

Interdisciplinary, cross-sectoral, and international partnerships to advance collective knowledge.

Innovation

Continuous development of novel theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches.

Corporate Purpose International Conference

Details will be announced.