Enabling capital investment in Circular Economy projects

Project: Research

Project Details

Description

Postdoctoral research project within the UKRI-funded Interdisciplinary Circular Economy Centre for Mineral-based Construction Materials (ICEC-MCM, NICER programme) at Loughborough University. Our team developed and validated an accounting–sustainability hybrid tool to embed Circular Economy principles into capital investment appraisals. The tool was tested through an industrial placement with Network Rail, supporting Circular Economy business cases and strengthening collaboration between sustainability and investment teams.
StatusFinished
Effective start/end date8/02/2111/06/24

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production