The aim of our research is to identify and implement effective solutions to sustainability challenges. Our goal is to create new opportunities for society that contribute to a successful and more sustainable economy.
Resource efficiency is a central theme in our research. Through interdisciplinary perspectives and applied studies, we develop principles and methods, as well as knowledge and tools that support sustainable societal development. Our research is conducted in close collaboration with companies, public organisations and research partners.
We analyse strategies, policies and policy instruments, and how they can be developed to accelerate the transition towards a more sustainable economy in which materials and products are used for longer and more efficiently.
Our research on the circular economy explores how companies and organisations can implement circular business models and strategies, such as remanufacturing and material recycling, to reduce resource use and waste.
We also have extensive experience in research on industrial and urban symbiosis. We study how sharing materials, energy and infrastructure can create synergies between different actors, as well as the conditions needed for such collaboration to develop.
Another important area of our research concerns the development and diffusion of environmental technologies. We analyse the factors that influence the innovation and commercialisation of sustainable technologies. We also study how companies can integrate environmental and sustainability considerations into their strategies to improve both environmental performance and business value.
