Centre for the Green Knowledge Economy

The Centre for the Green Knowledge Economy (GKE) integrates international expertise and knowledge from a wide range of subject disciplines, which includes ecosystems, economics, media, business and technology.

The Centre provides an opportunity for our staff to work with local, national and international stakeholders to find ever more effective ways of meeting the pressing challenges of sustainable economic growth, in an era of rapid environmental change.

About GKE

At the heart of the GKE is the concept of making economies more environmentally sound through the promotion of sustainable goods and services.

The Centre draws together the intellectual capacity from across BU to advise and work with businesses of all sizes, charities and government to develop and support:

  • Carbon Accounting and Management
  • Ecosystem and biodiversity based products and services
  • Clean and efficient technology
  • Sustainable design
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Renewable energy systems
  • Corporate and social responsibility
  • ISO management standards
  • Environmental law.