Sustainable Economies Research Group (SERG)
The Sustainable Economies Research Group (SERG) conducts ground-breaking research in the field of sustainable economy. The Group’s members are drawn from across the University as well as externally.
The Group is premised on the belief that bringing forth a sustainable economy requires a systems approach by inter-disciplinary experts combining deep understandings from economics and finance (other social sciences), engineering and physical sciences.
Members are concerned with the task of connecting with organisations, government and civil society in driving change in the world to ensure a realistic and just transition, but also one that is empirically robust and informed.

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Sustainable Economies Research Group blog
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In a world increasingly defined by climate crises and social inequality, our economic frameworks need profound reimagining. A fascinating video from 2017 explores how poetry and creative vision might offer us pathways to a more sustainable and humane economy—an insight that feels even more relevant today in 2025. The video can be seen here and … Continue reading "Poetic Economics: Reimagining Our Economic Future Through Creative Vision "
Poetic Economics: Reimagining Our Economic Future Through Creative Vision
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At a recent Sustainable Finance Water Scarcity Roundtable, hosted jointly by Fintech West, Waterwise and Shakespeare Martineau, Professor of Sustainable Economy, Dr. Peter Bradley shared crucial insights on how water scarcity impacts business models across the UK. The event brought together key stakeholders from the water industry, business sector, fintech, and water efficiency specialists to … Continue reading "Water Scarcity and Business: Insights from the Sustainable Finance Roundtable"
Water Scarcity and Business: Insights from the Sustainable Finance Roundtable
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SERG Presents an online seminar with Sophie Kline from Utrecht University; discussing their recent paper. Register Now: SERG seminar : Sophie Klein | UWE-Web team (geckoform.com) Abstract: The transition towards sustainability necessitates significant financial resources. While investor behaviour for green investment products has received some attention, the consumer adoption of such products remains poorly understood. … Continue reading "SERG Presents: Sophie Klein (Utrecht University) Greening the banking industry. Evidence from the current account consumers."
SERG Presents: Sophie Klein (Utrecht University) Greening the banking industry. Evidence from the current account consumers.
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Date: 29th February Time: 3pm-4pm Location: Bristol Business School Professor Victoria Wells from the University of York will be Joining SURG on the 29th of February to present her findings on: Transitioning beyond single-use plastic drinks cups: an emergent social marketing case study in Scotland This will be an in person seminar please complete this … Continue reading "SERG Presents: Prof Victoria Wells, Transitioning beyond single-use plastic drinking cups."
SERG Presents: Prof Victoria Wells, Transitioning beyond single-use plastic drinking cups.
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Date: 12th March 2024 Time: 9am -1pm Location: UWE Bristol, EP1, Frenchay Campus Register here UWE Bristol and Fintech West invite organizations and wider stakeholders to discuss finance in the transition towards Net Zero. Our workshop invites participation from all backgrounds – business, academia, government, and communities alike. Together we’ll discuss sustainable finance’s role in … Continue reading "Sustainable Finance Workshop"
Sustainable Finance Workshop
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Date: 24 Jan Time: 15:00 – 16:00 Location: Online Chris is a Senior Advisor to the International Association of Credit Portfolio Managers and is affiliated to the University of Southampton as adjunct faculty. He was the founder and Director of the Centre for Sustainable Finance at The London Institute of Banking & Finance and a … Continue reading "SERG Seminar with Dr Chris McHugh: Financing the Sustainable Development Goals: Private sector perspectives on ’bankability’"
SERG Seminar with Dr Chris McHugh: Financing the Sustainable Development Goals: Private sector perspectives on ’bankability’
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Protected: Pro-environmental employee and consumer behaviour conference 2024
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Online: Tuesday 6th June, 2023, 10am – 1pm Register here Background One of the greatest challenges of our time is the climate crisis. This is reflected in the UK governments aim to become a net zero economy by 2050 (BEIS, 2021), and to halt the decline of species by 2030 (UK Government’s Environment Improvement Plan … Continue reading "Event: Green Jobs Research Development Workshop"
Event: Green Jobs Research Development Workshop
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