About
Gerd Rainer Wagner is a Professor of Business Administration at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, where he leads the Institute of Business Administration with a specialized focus on Production Management and Environmental Economics. His academic work bridges business administration and environmental policy, establishing him as a significant contributor to environmental economics in Germany. As an active faculty member, he maintains a strong research presence while contributing to both theoretical frameworks and practical applications in sustainable business practices.
Professor Wagner's primary research focuses on the integration of environmental considerations into core business operations. His work spans ecological corporate risk management, sustainable production systems, waste management economics, environmental accounting, and the business implications of environmental legislation. He has developed comprehensive frameworks that help organizations balance economic viability with environmental responsibility, addressing critical challenges such as contaminated site remediation, resource efficiency, and regulatory compliance. His research demonstrates how environmental protection can be systematically incorporated into business strategy and operations.
Wagner's publication record reveals a consistent trajectory examining the intersection of business administration and environmental sustainability. His scholarly output shows increasing sophistication in addressing complex environmental challenges through business solutions, with particular emphasis on practical applications of environmental economics principles. The thematic evolution of his work demonstrates growing attention to systemic approaches, moving from specific operational concerns like delivery time policies to broader strategic frameworks for sustainable business management. His contributions have significantly shaped German academic discourse on environmental business administration.
Professor Wagner serves as a member of the Editorial Board for the 'ZAU Journal of Applied Environmental Research,' reflecting his standing in the academic community. His scholarly influence extends through numerous monographs, including 'Business Environmental Economics' and 'Handbook of Environmental Economics,' which have become reference works in the field. His editorial contributions to multi-author volumes have helped shape academic discourse on business ethics and environmental policy.
Within the university structure, Wagner leads the Institute of Business Administration with its specialized focus on Production Management and Environmental Economics. His work connects academic research with practical business applications, particularly in the areas of environmental risk management and sustainable production systems. The institute serves as a hub for research on ecological business practices, bringing together theoretical frameworks with practical case studies to develop implementable solutions for environmental challenges in corporate settings.
