Daniel Arenas Vives

Daniel Arenas Vives is a Full Professor in the Department of Society, Politics and Sustainability at the Esade School of Business Administration and Management, Ramon Llull University. He is a leading researcher in corporate social responsibility, business ethics, and collaborative governance, with extensive involvement in European and national research projects such as GRIIS and WATERCLIMATE. His work is closely aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in areas of responsible consumption, climate action, and reduced inequalities.

His research interests focus on corporate social responsibility, multi-stakeholder initiatives, digital commons, and environmental governance. He explores how civil society, NGOs, and investors interact with transnational corporations to foster ethical practices and sustainable development. His recent work emphasizes institutional logics, community dynamics in organizations, and the democratic potential of platform cooperativism.

The trend in his recent publications (2020–2025) shows a shift toward digital and ecological governance, with a strong emphasis on ethics, deliberation, and community resilience. His interdisciplinary approach combines organizational theory, sustainability science, and social innovation to address global challenges.

• Lead Principal Investigator, WATERCLIMATE project (2022–2025)
• Principal Investigator, GRIIS Research Group (2022–2025)
• Principal Investigator, Platform Cooperativism project (2018–2020)

He has advised numerous researchers and collaborated with an extensive network of scholars across Europe. His research is supported by funding from the Agencia Estatal de Investigación, AGAUR, and MINECO.

Daniel Arenas Vives leads the Research Group of the Institute for Social Innovation (GRIIS), a multidisciplinary team focused on social innovation, sustainability, and democratic governance. The group includes researchers from diverse backgrounds working on digital commons, environmental policy, and stakeholder engagement.