Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment

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The Smith School at Oxford University focuses on integrating business and enterprise into the discourse surrounding climate change and sustainability. Its research, teaching, and partnerships support the vision of a Net Zero future. The Smith School is driven by individuals who bring fresh perspectives to the table.

The vision of the Smith School is to achieve a net-zero emissions future and establish a sustainable global economic and financial system. This entails preserving the planet's health and creating a more prosperous and equitable world. The school accomplishes this through its world-leading research, teaching, and partnerships, which offer business-oriented solutions to stabilize the climate and protect the natural world. Education plays a vital role in their mission, equipping the next generation through undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as empowering business leaders through executive education. The Smith School also hosts public lectures, academic conferences, and brings together partners from the business, finance, and enterprise sectors worldwide.

Established in 2008, the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment owes its existence to the generous support of Sir Martin and Lady Elise Smith and their family. Recognising the importance of involving the business community in addressing climate change and environmental sustainability, the school aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry.

The school's research draws upon the expertise of its multidisciplinary researchers, who collaborate with like-minded academics from various departments within the University of Oxford. Many staff members hold joint appointments or affiliations with other institutions within the university, such as the School of Geography and Environment, the Saïd Business School, the Institute of New Economic Thinking, the Economics Department, the Law Faculty, and the Oxford Martin School.

Located within the School of Geography and the Environment, the Smith School benefits from its close association with the department's Environmental Change Institute and the Transport Studies Unit. This proximity provides invaluable access to their exceptional teaching resources and expertise.

Research strands include:

• Economics and Sustainability
• Enterprise
• Finance 
• Law

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University of Oxford
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