Responsible consumption and production (12)

UTS, in partnership with Unilever, Foodbuy, Scotpac, Origin Zero, ASBFEO, John Holland and AI Group are embarking on an interdisciplinary project to help Australia’s small and medium size businesses decarbonise. 

Would you like a receipt? Across the globe this phrase is heard daily, following each purchase no matter how big or small. This research project explores the environmental impact behind this question – comparing the immediate impacts of an average paper receipt versus a digital alternative.

How do personal traits and external influences (nudges) impact our willingness to eat more plant-based meals – better for our health and better for the environment. This research explores that relationship, improving health and reducing carbon footprints.

It is not uncommon to see an established brand aligned with environmental and social goals – but what about start-ups? 

This research explores if sustainability orientation leads to increased funding and how start-ups can successfully implement it into their structure.

Across the globe, stock trading is a growing industry – but how many investors are earning their profits in dark pools? This research explores the underbelly of investment that has emerged in response to policy changes aiming to increase transparency in the industry. Have these efforts to make the industry more equitable succeeded, or had the opposite effect? 

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has received over two million complaints involving consumer protection violations. With this complaint database publicly available for customers to see; does it have any influence on consumers banking decisions? 

In improving real-life outcomes, such as human capital accumulation and better financial decision making, it is important to understand the impact of time preferences (e.g. patience) on an individual’s decision making. This research aims to support new policy suggestions by developing an understanding of how outside factors influence the stability of time preferences.

Government leadership plays a vital role in the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) to reduce carbon emissions in Australia – with both targets currently unmet. This research explores the psychological barriers to purchasing an EV while developing behavioural science interventions for government to overcome these challenges.