Suzanne Benn

Professor Suzanne Benn is a Casual Academic and Professor of Sustainable Enterprise at the School of Management, UTS Business School. She previously held roles as Professor of Education for Sustainability, Director of the Australian Research Institute in Sustainability (ARIES), and Head of the Graduate School of the Environment at Macquarie University. Her research focuses on corporate sustainability, organizational change, and education for sustainability. Benn has authored over 90 academic publications, including books such as Organizational Change for Corporate Sustainability and Sustainability: A Key Idea. She leads interdisciplinary projects funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC) and industry partners, addressing topics like circular economy, governance for sustainability, and sustainable procurement. Benn has advised numerous Australian organizations and has supervised multiple PhD students in sustainability-related fields. Her work emphasizes holistic approaches to sustainability education and curriculum development, integrating environmental, social, and economic dimensions.

• Education:
  • PhD in Environmental Science, UNSW (2000)
  • MScSoc, UNSW (1989)
  • Grad Dip Education, Sydney University
• Research Interests:
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
  • Leadership and Organizational Change for Sustainability
  • Circular Economy Business Models
  • Sustainability Education and Curriculum Design
• Funded Projects:
  • ARC grants on sustainability communication, governance, and collaborative networks
  • Industry partnerships on circular economy and metals management
• Awards and Roles:
  • Editorial board member for Journal of Management & Organization and Managerial Law
  • Co-author of influential textbooks in sustainability and CSR

Benn's articles explore leadership challenges in sustainability transitions, circular economy innovation, and participatory approaches to sustainable education. Her funded projects highlight practical applications of sustainability frameworks in diverse industries. She advocates for transformative organizational practices to address global environmental crises through strategic collaboration and policy reform.