Helen Tregidga is a Professor at Royal Holloway, University of London and is currently Co-Editor of Critical Perspectives on Accounting.

Helen’s research focus can be defined by an interest in issues related to the interface of business, society and the natural environment.  Underlying all her research is an interest in social and environmental issues. Helen’s research has focused on the constructions of sustainable development/sustainability within the corporate context, its consequences, and the role of academics and others in countering or resisting this discourse. More recently, her research has considered the democratisation of accounting, conceptualisations of accountability and the role of accounting in light of various social and environmental crises. 

Along with Matias Laine, Helen is co-author of the book Sustainability Accounting and Accountability. This publication captures the focus and appraoch she takes in much of her teaching and education activities.

Helen’s research has received external funding and earned recognition through several awards.  Her work has appeared in international journals including Accounting, Organizations & Society, Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal, Business & Society, International Journal of Human Resource Management, and Organization & Environment. 

In addition to her role as Co-Editor of Critical Perspectives on Accounting Helen serves on several editorial boards including Accounting, Organizations and Society, Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal, British Accounting Review, and Accounting Forum. Helen is an active member of the Centre for Social and Environmental Accounting Research (CSEAR) currently serving on the Executive Council (elected).