The European Policies Research Centre, supported by the ESRC Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) of the University of Strathclyde, has launched a new collaborative project exploring how corporate leadership and strategic partnerships can support Just Transitions towards low-carbon economies.
Led by Dr. Liliana Fonseca, the project examines how businesses, local authorities, and intermediaries can work together to ensure that transitions are fair, inclusive, and regionally grounded. Drawing inspiration from Michelin’s transformation of former manufacturing sites into innovation hubs, such as MSIP in Dundee and CleanTech Park in Hallstadt, the research will consider how these models can inform future policy and practice.
As part of the initiative, a workshop and panel discussion will take place on 26 November 2025 at the Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc, in Dundee. The event will bring together business leaders, policymakers, and researchers to discuss corporate innovation, sustainability, and regional transformation. A second workshop is planned in Hallstadt, with date still to be confirmed.
The project aims to:
- Explore how corporate strategies align with Net Zero and regional development goals.
- Understand the role of local and regional intermediaries in enabling low-carbon transitions.
- Facilitate knowledge exchange across sectors.
- Produce policy and practice recommendations to help scale successful models.
Outcomes will include a comprehensive project report, a policy brief for decision-makers, and practical guidance for industry actors. These outputs will contribute to broader national and EU frameworks such as the UK Net Zero Strategy and the EU Green Deal.
If you are an expert or stakeholder in the field that would like to attend any of these workshops, or discuss the project, please get in touch with Liliana Fonseca at liliana.fonseca@strath.ac.uk.