Ralf Martin

Ralf Martin is a Professor of Economics at Imperial College Business School, specializing in the role of businesses in achieving Net Zero. He holds affiliations with the Grantham Institute, Ocean Plastic Solutions Network, and IFC. His research focuses on climate policy effectiveness, particularly emission trading systems and demand-side energy flexibility. He obtained a PhD in Economics from the London School of Economics.

Key research areas include analyzing carbon pricing mechanisms, the impact of management practices on environmental regulation compliance (e.g., China's ETS), and the competitive advantages of clean innovation in developing economies. Recent collaborations with TATA Power explored demand response technologies to reduce emissions and energy costs through smart device automation.

He has contributed to policy briefings on virtual power plants, green innovation strategies, and the economic implications of climate policies. Current work includes a secondment at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) focusing on sustainability research.