Magali Delmas

Magali Delmas

Magali Delmas is a Professor at the University of California Los Angeles, affiliated with the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability and the Center for Occupational and Environmental Health. Her research bridges environmental policy and business strategy, focusing on corporate responses to climate change and sustainability governance. She investigates how environmental regulations shape business practices and vice versa, with notable work on voluntary corporate climate actions, sustainability metrics, and eco-labeling strategies.

Delmas holds a prominent role in refining methodologies for measuring corporate environmental performance. Her interdisciplinary work spans academia and policy, including prior service as an economic advisor to the European Commission’s Director for Industry.

Research Interests include: corporate sustainability reporting, climate policy effectiveness, circular economy dynamics, and the intersection of technology and environmental awareness. She emphasizes practical applications of behavioral science to strengthen energy and environmental policies.

Key Contributions include analyzing California/EU climate disclosure frameworks, evaluating energy efficiency programs, and studying youth engagement in energy conservation. Her work bridges theoretical insights with real-world corporate and governmental decision-making processes.

Professional Activities involve collaboration with the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health and participation in initiatives like the Southern California NIOSH Education & Research Center. She advises on environmental health and labor safety through UCLA’s Labor Occupational Safety & Health Program.