Driving Innovation for a Systemic Sustainable and Circular Future

The Sustainable and Circular Innovation (SCI) Lab at Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, is an interdisciplinary hub for research, innovation, and collaboration. We bring together expertise in business, sustainability, circular economy, psychology, and systems thinking to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing organisations and society today.

Our mission is to create practical, evidence-based solutions that help organisations innovate, improve sustainability performance, build circular business models, and develop the capabilities needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Through systems thinking and collaborative innovation, we explore how businesses, professionals, and ecosystems can drive meaningful and lasting change.

Working closely with industry, public, and third-sector partners, we transform research into action through funded projects, knowledge exchange, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Our community of academics, practitioners, and doctoral researchers is committed to turning bold ideas into real-world impact.

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