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Boeing 747

New framework developed to allow rapid evaluation of decarbonisation technologies towards net zero

A new novel high-level framework is set to improve efficiency in life cycle assessment. In a new paper, the stakeholder-driven framework is applied to an aviation case study. This study is funded by BAE Systems.
Emissions being released from a chemical plant against a glowing skyline

Only four G20 countries set for positive ecological footprint by 2050, study finds

The UK along with 15 of the G20 nations are forecast to have a negative ecological footprint by 2050, according to new research from the University of Sheffield.
A speaker presenting at a conference.

Liang Kong attends the 2024 Hydrogen UK Conference

Liang Kong, Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Advanced Resource Efficiency Centre (AREC), attended the annual Hydrogen UK Conference on 12 March 2024.
IACMI visiting the University.

IACMI - The Composite Institute visit to the University of Sheffield

The representatives of IACMI - The Composite Institute visited the University of Sheffield on 5 March2024.
Boardroom

Establishing pathways to resource efficiency and sustainability: Joining academia and industry

Prof Lenny Koh, chair in operations management, recently co-hosted an event at the European Parliament, Brussels.
Firth court

Research Away Day

Together with the Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LSCM) Research Centre and the Centre for Energy, Environment and Sustainability (CEES), AREC organised a Research Away Day in March 2017.
Data

Providing the Tools and Technology to Move the Economy Towards A Sustainable, Low-Carbon Future

Our data analytics tool, built in partnership with one of the world's biggest technology companies, is helping decision-makers understand the full environmental impact of their supply chains and the potential consequences of their decisions
China

AREC Forms Partnerships in China

AREC is establishing an active partnership with leading Chinese research institutions.

Bread

Reducing the environmental impact of a loaf of bread: SUMS leads interdisciplinary project

In a groundbreaking study researchers from the University of Sheffield have now calculated the environmental impact of a loaf of bread and which part of its production contributes the most greenhouse gas.