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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.
Blockchain

We are hiring: Research Associate in sustainable supply chains

Funded by the Leverhulme Trust, we are looking to appoint a research associate in sustainable supply chains to investigate enhanced rock weathering.
Manufacturing

Making the sustainable choice - embedding Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) in the materials and manufacturing supply chain

A fascinating partnership between researchers at the Management School and the Faculty of Engineering led to a recent sell-out event, with industry leaders at the heart of it.
Materials

Materials life cycle event - 22 April 2016
Sales

Supply chain carbon reduction in action

Professor Lenny Koh's SCEnAT tool is put into action at DBL Logistics, a Sheffield company, and could help reduce their fleet's carbon footprint.
Data

Recycling e-waste research expands its reach into practice