UK-Japan Industrial Sustainability Project
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Cambridge
Department Name: Engineering
Abstract
The aim of this project is to review current academic interests and industrial practices in industrial sustainability in Japan. A small group of UK academics with interests in manufacturing sustainability will undertake a visit to Japan to hold a workshop with leading Japanese academics and industrialists and to make visits to examples of leading practice. The output will be used to inform the EPSRC and the wider academic community about the landscaping of industrial sustainability in Japan and opportunities for research collaboration.
Planned Impact
The impact of this project is primarily to inform the EPSRC in their development of policy towards research in industrial sustainability. It will also identify opportunities for collaboration with Japan. Finally it will be available to institutions and individual academics who might wish to develop closely links in the field with Japanese partners.
Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
| Mike Gregory (Principal Investigator) |
| Description | This grant was for an exploratory visit to research industrial practice and industrial sustainability. The aims were: share experience and expertise in the field of industrial sustainability identify current best practice and industrial needs identify opportunities for collaborative projects between UK and Japan. |
| Exploitation Route | There was a dissemination event in the UK at the Royal Academy of Engineering with around 50 participants. The participants used the event to develop their strategic approach to sustainability issues. |
| Sectors | Aerospace, Defence and Marine,Agriculture, Food and Drink,Chemicals,Electronics,Energy,Manufacturing, including Industrial Biotechology,Pharmaceuticals and Medical Biotechnology |
| URL | http://www.ifm.eng.cam.ac.uk/research/industrial-sustainability/resources/epsrc-uk-japan-workshop-in-industrial-sustainability/ |
| Description | It was communicated to EPSRC to influence future programmes working with Japan, particularly academic exchanges between UK and Japan. |
| Sector | Aerospace, Defence and Marine,Agriculture, Food and Drink,Chemicals,Electronics,Manufacturing, including Industrial Biotechology,Pharmaceuticals and Medical Biotechnology |
| Impact Types | Economic,Policy & public services |