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Belinda Wade is an Industry Professor at the University of Queensland Business School, specialising in climate and sustainability research. Her work focuses on decarbonisation strategies, corporate climate transitions, and sustainable organisational practices. She leads major projects including collaborations with the AASB on climate reporting, the Queensland Decarbonisation Hub for net-zero roadmaps, and Princeton University's Rapid Switch initiative. She is a steering committee member for Net Zero Australia Part 2 and advises the SBTi (Power Sector) and Australian Standards on GHG measurement.
Education:
- PhD in Business (2017) from The University of Queensland
Research Interests:
- Climate policy and corporate decarbonisation
- Social acceptance of renewable energy (e.g., hydrogen)
- Circular economy and waste management
- Managerial cognition in sustainability decision-making
Research Trends: Recent work emphasizes societal acceptance of hydrogen, fossil fuel company climate compliance, and energy transition impacts on rural communities. Articles highlight methodological innovations like scenario planning for sustainability education and deliberative engagement processes.
Advisory Roles & Grants:
- Net Zero Roadmap theme lead (Queensland Decarbonisation Hub)
- Expert advisor for SBTi and Australian Standards
- Contributions to industry reports on superannuation sector climate performance and public perception of future fuels
Labs/Teams: Active in the Future Fuels CRC (hydrogen/biomethane research) and collaborates with global institutions like Princeton University and the Nature Climate Change journal.
