Centre for Enterprise, Environment and Development Research


TitleCentre for Enterprise, Environment and Development Research
AlternativeBAL - CEEDR
FacultyFaculty of Business and Law

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Inclusive community, work and family: imagining global futures through local contexts
Santos, C., Stumbitz, B., Anderson, D. and Freitas de Paula, V. 2026. Inclusive community, work and family: imagining global futures through local contexts. Community, Work and Family. https://doi.org/10.1080/13668803.2026.2739197

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Solving SME nature positive finance: a UK green innovation perspective
Owen, R., Burnett, A. and Lodh, S. 2026. Solving SME nature positive finance: a UK green innovation perspective. Sustainable Futures. 11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sftr.2026.101927

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Financing SME green and sustainable innovation [Editorial]
Owen, R., Deffains-Crapsky, C., Hussain, J. and Mac an Bhaird, C. 2026. Financing SME green and sustainable innovation [Editorial]. Venture Capital. 28 (2-3), pp. 137-148. https://doi.org/10.1080/13691066.2026.2643997

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Disrupting emerging consumer cultures: the role of ‘avalanche events’ in uprooting and reorganising (un)sustainable consumption practices in Brazil
Elf, P., Verfuerth, C. and Pasa Gómez, C. 2026. Disrupting emerging consumer cultures: the role of ‘avalanche events’ in uprooting and reorganising (un)sustainable consumption practices in Brazil. Journal of Consumer Culture. https://doi.org/10.1177/14695405261440731

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An intersectional perspective of work-family conflict: uncovering the care circuit of a Brazilian domestic worker
De Queiroz Monteiro, P.F.H., Da Costa, A.D.S.M., Da Costa Lemos, A.H. and Stumbitz, B. 2026. An intersectional perspective of work-family conflict: uncovering the care circuit of a Brazilian domestic worker. Community, Work and Family. https://doi.org/10.1080/13668803.2026.2645052

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An investigation into public finance for potential high growth sustainable start-ups: the case of France
Deffains-Crapsky, C., Nze-Obame, J.-H. and Owen, R. 2026. An investigation into public finance for potential high growth sustainable start-ups: the case of France. Venture Capital. 28 (2-3), pp. 215-243. https://doi.org/10.1080/13691066.2026.2641221

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The early-stage, equity finance journey of potential high-growth companies in the UK
Roper, S. and Owen, R. 2026. The early-stage, equity finance journey of potential high-growth companies in the UK. London, UK Department for Business & Trade (DBT).

Technical report

Developing London’s SME green business transition: finance and support services
Elf, P., Owen, R. and Vedanthachari, L. 2026. Developing London’s SME green business transition: finance and support services. London, UK Centre for Enterprise, Environment and Development Research (CEEDR), Middlesex University London. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.12010.17608

Project report

Myth 4: The more, the merrier – the road to freedom and well-being is paved with endless choices
Mont, O., Isham, A. and Elf, P. 2026. Myth 4: The more, the merrier – the road to freedom and well-being is paved with endless choices. in: Mont, O. (ed.) Myths about Sustainable Consumption: Dispelled Routledge.

Book chapter

Journal of Tropical Futures editorial update: rethinking tropical futures – towards sustainable systems of justice, care and regeneration
Elf, P., Wood, J. and Wang, P. 2026. Journal of Tropical Futures editorial update: rethinking tropical futures – towards sustainable systems of justice, care and regeneration. Journal of Tropical Futures: Sustainable Business, Governance & Development. 3 (1), pp. 3-9. https://doi.org/10.1177/27538931251408053

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Examining the patient capital problem for green technology start-up and scale-up businesses
Van der Schans, D., Owen, R. and Hussain, J. 2026. Examining the patient capital problem for green technology start-up and scale-up businesses. Venture Capital. 28 (2-3), pp. 177-214. https://doi.org/10.1080/13691066.2025.2577855

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Developing sustainable entrepreneurial finance ecosystems in an emerging market context: the role of keystone actors in managing competing institutional logics
Elf, P., Owen, R., Lyon, F. and da Gama Torres, H. 2026. Developing sustainable entrepreneurial finance ecosystems in an emerging market context: the role of keystone actors in managing competing institutional logics. Venture Capital. 28 (2-3), pp. 333-358. https://doi.org/10.1080/13691066.2025.2496192

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Advancing gender equality through context-sensitive work-family support for breastfeeding: lessons from a participatory intervention in South Africa
Jaga, A., Stumbitz, B., Mabaso, B.P., Munyai, K. and Görgens, T. 2026. Advancing gender equality through context-sensitive work-family support for breastfeeding: lessons from a participatory intervention in South Africa. Community, Work and Family. 29 (3), pp. 365-385. https://doi.org/10.1080/13668803.2024.2405513

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Financing green innovation startups: a systematic literature review on early-stage SME funding
Mukherjee, A., Owen, R., Scott, J.M. and Lyon, F. 2026. Financing green innovation startups: a systematic literature review on early-stage SME funding. Venture Capital. 28 (2-3), pp. 149-175. https://doi.org/10.1080/13691066.2024.2410730

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Managing the transition to parenthood in small and medium-sized workplaces – pathways to good practice [Presentation]
Stumbitz, B., Norman, H., Banister, E., Santos, C., Burnett, A. and Chabe-Ferret, B. 2025. Managing the transition to parenthood in small and medium-sized workplaces – pathways to good practice [Presentation]. 10th International Community, Work & Family Conference 2025. Bielefeld, Germany 25 Mar - 28 May 2025

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Green parenting
Stumbitz, B. and Orzanna, R. 2025. Green parenting. in: Akenji, L., Vergragt, P., Szenewald Brown, H., Smith, T. and Wallnöfer, L.M. (ed.) Vocabulary for Sustainable Consumption and Lifestyles: A Language for Our Common Future Routledge. pp. 282-285

Book chapter

Valuing Community
Burnett, A. 2025. Valuing Community.

Website

Farmers as empowered intermediaries in nature markets?: Final report
Burnett, A. and Lyon, F. 2025. Farmers as empowered intermediaries in nature markets?: Final report. Centre for the Understanding of Sustainable Prosperity (CUSP).

Project report

Rural planning futures: principles, policy and practice in the UK and Ireland
Scott, M., Sturzaker, J., Gallent, N, Parker, G., Burnett, A. and Mell, I. (ed.) 2025. Rural planning futures: principles, policy and practice in the UK and Ireland . Routledge.

Edited Book

Delivering net zero and beyond: addressing the financing challenges for UK green SME transition
Owen, R. and Burnett, A. 2025. Delivering net zero and beyond: addressing the financing challenges for UK green SME transition. in: de Ruyter, A., McCabe, S. and Nielsen, B. (ed.) Examining Net Zero: Creating Solutions for a Greener Society and Sustainable Economic Growth Emerald Publishing Limited. pp. 175-185

Book chapter

Early-stage nature positive innovation finance in the UK
Owen, R. and Burnett, A. 2025. Early-stage nature positive innovation finance in the UK. Centre for the Understanding of Sustainable Prosperity (CUSP).

Project report

Diversity in immigrant entrepreneurial strategies in transnational contexts
Syrett, S., Onyima, J.K. and Sepulveda, L. 2025. Diversity in immigrant entrepreneurial strategies in transnational contexts. in: Lassalle, P. and Yamamura, S. (ed.) Research Handbook on Entrepreneurship and Diversity Edward Elgar Publishing . pp. 300-312

Book chapter

The future of local democracy – devolution and the need to empower town and parish councils
Burnett, A., Leman, J. and Ozarow, D. 2025. The future of local democracy – devolution and the need to empower town and parish councils. Birmingham, UK The Local Policy Innovation Partnership Hub.

Discussion paper

Longitudinal exploration of the role of external finance in helping SMEs achieve growth, higher productivity and potential in relation to their transition to net zero: ERC research paper No 120
Gottschalk, S., Owen, R. and Mcgeown, E.A. 2025. Longitudinal exploration of the role of external finance in helping SMEs achieve growth, higher productivity and potential in relation to their transition to net zero: ERC research paper No 120. London, UK Enterprise Research Centre (ERC). https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.15989.64482

Working paper

Diversity and urban economic growth
Syrett, S. and Sepulveda Ramirez, L. 2025. Diversity and urban economic growth. in: Genkova, P., Flynn, M., Morley, M. and Rašticová, M. (ed.) Handbook of Diversity Competence: European Perspectives Cham Springer. pp. 93-108

Book chapter

Diaspora and ‘homeland’ development
Syrett, S. and Keles, J.Y. 2025. Diaspora and ‘homeland’ development. in: Stratford, E. and Walsh, K. (ed.) The Routledge Handbook of Home London, UK Routledge.

Book chapter

Parental leave reform needs to consider small and medium businesses [Website contribution]
Norman, H., Stumbitz, B. and Banister, E. 2025. Parental leave reform needs to consider small and medium businesses [Website contribution]. The Conversation. https://doi.org/10.64628/ab.uk7v6t3uj

Public media contribution

Spillover in sustainable consumer behavior: a matter of commitment
Henn, L., Kaiser, F.G., Adler, M., Elf, P. and Gatersleben, B. 2025. Spillover in sustainable consumer behavior: a matter of commitment. Journal of Consumer Behaviour. https://doi.org/10.1002/cb.70052

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Key action areas for transforming the UK food system: insights from the Transforming UK Food Systems (TUKFS) Programme project portfolio
Bridle, S., Parsons, K., Poppy, G., Duncombe, T., Dicks, L., Doherty, B., Johnstone, A., Reynolds, C., Wagstaff, C., Lyon, F., Buckton, S., Dare, B., White, M., Yap, C., Shahrokni, R., Bhunnoo, R., Mitchell, H., Fazey, I., Moran, D., Turner, C., Beacham, J., Ingram, J., Jackson, P., Wells, R., Denby, K., Macmillan, T., Brunstrom, J. and Bryant, M. 2025. Key action areas for transforming the UK food system: insights from the Transforming UK Food Systems (TUKFS) Programme project portfolio. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. 380 (1935). https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2024.0166

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Exploring social innovation for transforming food systems
Lyon, F., Doherty, B., Psarikidou, K., Vickers, I. and Kirtley, A. 2025. Exploring social innovation for transforming food systems. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. 380 (1935). https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2024.0156

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Spiritual consumption
Elf, P. and Isham, A. 2025. Spiritual consumption. in: Akenji, L., Vegragt, P.J., Szejnwald Brown, H., Smith, T.S.J. and Wallnöfer, L.M. (ed.) Vocabulary for Sustainable Consumption and Lifestyles: A Language for Our Common Future London, UK Routledge.

Book chapter

The role of business
Elf, P., Isham, A. and Mont, O. 2025. The role of business. in: Akenji, L., Vegragt, P.J., Szejnwald Brown, H., Smith, T.S.J. and Wallnöfer, L.M. (ed.) Vocabulary for Sustainable Consumption and Lifestyles: A Language for Our Common Future Routledge. pp. 178-181

Book chapter

Learning to walk lightly through the world: lessons from Amazonian Indigenous praxis
Elf, P., Ferreira Moura Junior, J. and Kumaruara, A. 2025. Learning to walk lightly through the world: lessons from Amazonian Indigenous praxis. Journal of Tropical Futures: Sustainable Business, Governance & Development. 2 (2), pp. 81-92. https://doi.org/10.1177/27538931251343141

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Novel approaches to sustainable consumption and production in the Global South: from challenging dominant assumptions to setting future debates (Editorial)
Elf, P., Santana, J., Alfinito, S. and Hamza, K. 2025. Novel approaches to sustainable consumption and production in the Global South: from challenging dominant assumptions to setting future debates (Editorial). Journal of Tropical Futures: Sustainable Business, Governance & Development. 2 (2), pp. 93-96. https://doi.org/10.1177/27538931251344706

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Circular economy business models as context-forging opportunities: the role of circular managers in driving sustainable innovation in emerging markets
Teberges Dantas Queiroga, A., Elf, P. and Macário de Oliveira, V. 2025. Circular economy business models as context-forging opportunities: the role of circular managers in driving sustainable innovation in emerging markets. Journal of Tropical Futures: Sustainable Business, Governance & Development. 2 (2), pp. 114-129. https://doi.org/10.1177/27538931251342187

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Fostering impact through resonance: collaborative methodologies in arts research
Elf, P., Dilmperi, A., Whitehouse, S., Stravaki, G., Farmer, C. and Casey, K. 2025. Fostering impact through resonance: collaborative methodologies in arts research. European Journal of Marketing. 59 (6), pp. 1554-1566. https://doi.org/10.1108/EJM-04-2024-0342

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Marketing sustainable lifestyles
Mont, O., Elf, P. and Isham, A. 2025. Marketing sustainable lifestyles. in: Peattie, K., De Angelis, R., Koenig-Lewis, N. and Strong, C. (ed.) The Routledge Companion to Marketing and Sustainability London, UK Routledge. pp. 349-363

Book chapter

Beyond novelty and growth: a virtue ethics enquiry into fashion entrepreneurs’ responsible and harmonising practices towards sustainability
Werner, A., Elf, P., Lyon, F. and Vickers, I. 2025. Beyond novelty and growth: a virtue ethics enquiry into fashion entrepreneurs’ responsible and harmonising practices towards sustainability. Journal of Business Ethics. 196 (4), pp. 845-861. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-024-05875-w

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Pathways to good work: toolkit for community organisations (2nd ed)
Osbourne, L., Edwards, G., Wallis, E., Stumbitz, B., Lyon, F. and Vickers, I. 2024. Pathways to good work: toolkit for community organisations (2nd ed). Locality.

Report

Managing the transition to parenthood in small and medium-sized workplaces – pathways to good practice [Presentation]
Stumbitz, B., Norman, H., Banister, E., Burnett, A. and Santos, C. 2024. Managing the transition to parenthood in small and medium-sized workplaces – pathways to good practice [Presentation]. Work and Family Researchers Network Conference 2024: 7th Biennial Conference. Montreal, Canada 19 - 22 Jun 2024

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