The Centre for Low Carbon Futures is a collaborative membership organisation that focuses on sustainability for competitive advantage. Formed by the University of Birmingham,  Hull,  Leeds, Sheffield and York, they work across the EU, Asia and Latin America.
The Centre brings together engineers, natural scientists and social scientists to deliver high-impact research on their 2013/14 themes of Energy Systems, Green Growth and Smart Infrastructure.
CLCF provides  evidence to inform policy formation, encourage technological innovation and build capacity to improve resource efficiency and promote sustainable leadership in the food-energy-water nexus.