Our research

Current research projects

The Nature Positive Finance and Business research centre advances research to develop innovative solutions for a sustainable, nature-positive future. By integrating expertise from various fields, it drives transformative change.

We  provide businesses with the tools to make informed, nature-positive decisions, enhancing and restoring ecosystems through interdisciplinary projects in:

• accounting
• data analytics
• economics
• finance
• management
• marketing.

Learn more about our four research streams below.

Future-positive financial services and technologies

Stream leaders: Dr Cynthia Cai and Professor Ken Siu

This research stream focuses on fintech, sustainable technologies, big data and ESG. It addresses financial innovation, sustainability and environmental impact.

Nature positive markets and financial institutions

Stream leaders: Professor Tom Smith and Dr Rohan Best

This research stream focuses on sustainable financial markets, nature-positive commodities and trade, impact investment, biodiversity markets and insurance. These areas aim to promote nature-positive and sustainable economic practices.

Resilient businesses and societies

Stream leaders: Associate Professor Le Luo and Professor Grant Richardson

This research stream sustainable accounting, organisations, value chains, global environmental change and Industry 5.0. It explores the intersection of sustainability, business practices and societal impact.

Sustainable business decisions

Stream leaders: Dr Yi Li and Associate Professor Di Bu

This research stream covers sustainable decision-making, product design, marketing, consumer decisions and regulatory frameworks. It integrates sustainability into business practices and consumer behaviour.