Bringing together researchers, policymakers, businesses and civil society
to understand the wider economic, social and political systems that drive emissions.
Our Ambitions
Championing collaboration
The PACT centre brings together researchers, policymakers, businesses and civil society to understand the wider economic, social and political systems that drive emissions. By developing practical, evidence-based solutions, the centre supports a transition that not only cuts emissions, but also protects jobs, shares costs and benefits fairly, and builds a more resilient, sustainable economy.
Understanding change
PACT applies system thinking to net zero. Assembling an interdisciplinary team from the Universities of Leeds, Manchester and Sussex, PACT investigates the intersecting economic, social and political realities to achieving a deliverable and socially just transformation of production and consumption systems in line with climate targets.
Realising transformation
Past progress has focused on cleaner energy, but future reductions also depend on reducing demand, improving resource use, and reshaping everyday consumption. PACT focuses on tangible transformation by exploring how changes across production and consumption systems can deliver real-world emissions reductions. Working across sectors and disciplines, we connect evidence, policy and practice, to support a fair, resilient and sustainable pathway to net zero.
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