Research Projects
A selection of projects around the impact of economic regulation and corporate social responsibility policies on organisational practices and outcomes, and the analysis of risks to social and corporate sustainability including human rights and labour inequalities.
Embedding circular economy principles into public procurement of net zero solutions
This proposal explores how local authorities can embed circular economy principles into procurement of net zero solutions. Our focus is on the development of an implementation framework that aids local authorities in the East Midlands region…
Enabling business models innovation for sustainability in the UK glass sector
This research will provide a comprehensive understanding of policy interventions needed to enable business model innovation for sustainability, and in particular circular economy, in the glass sector in the UK.
The Underemployment Project
A three-year long project started in January 2023 and address an important social issue: the increase in underemployed and vulnerable workers.
How is COVID-19 impacting women and men’s working lives in the UK?
This project examines the social impacts of Covid-19 on the UK’s labour force through a gendered lens to better understand gender inequalities in working lives in the UK.
