Research themes
The Centre for Sustainable Business research scope is diverse and covers connections between social, environmental and economic issues. Our aim is to inform urgent and responsible business transitions to net-zero, and ultimately net-positive, with human rights at its core.
We have identified three initial priority areas, where we have specific research expertise and where there is significant business and policy activity or challenges.
Non-financial reporting and accountability
Formal disclosure of a company’s social, environmental and human rights information.
Responsbile consumption and circularity
Responsible consumption refers to the increasing need for organisations and consumers to consider environmental impacts of producing and buying goods/services at different stages of their life cycle.
Disruptive technologies and shaping ecosystems
Emerging technologies bring new opportunities for businesses and disrupt systems of inequality and harm, changing the way businesses operate.