{"id":1451,"date":"2024-10-13T09:02:28","date_gmt":"2024-10-13T08:02:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.temper.digital\/ipec-microsite\/?post_type=researcher&#038;p=1451"},"modified":"2024-11-22T10:37:47","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T10:37:47","slug":"dr-katherine-sugar","status":"publish","type":"researcher","link":"https:\/\/staging.temper.digital\/ipec-microsite\/researcher\/dr-katherine-sugar\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr Katherine Sugar"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id1451_c817e5-83 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1451_c817e5-83 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1451_c817e5-83 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-5xl, 10rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(60% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(40% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id1451_c817e5-83 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1451_c817e5-83 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1451_c817e5-83 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1451_c817e5-83 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1451_62d9d9-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1451_62d9d9-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1451_62d9d9-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1451_62d9d9-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1451_62d9d9-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1451_62d9d9-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1451_62d9d9-e8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1451_62d9d9-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1451_62d9d9-e8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1451_62d9d9-e8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dr Katherine Sugar<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Project title<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Public procurement for a just, net zero transition<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The UK devotes about a third (\u00a3300 billion) of public spending to procurement yearly, with only \u00a3559 million allocated to net zero contracts. Leveraging procurement for a just, net zero transition is vital, but integration remains limited. Innovative public procurement is crucial for supporting inclusive and sustainable growth, especially crucial amidst climate emergencies. Post-Brexit legislation opens opportunities for local authorities to access capital for net zero investments, fostering job creation and social value.<br><br>This project aims to explore how innovative procurement can aid local net zero transitions, using examples like electric vehicles and housing retrofits. Case studies from regions like the North East will unveil challenges and opportunities for both local authorities and SMEs, highlighting the role of place-based net zero projects in fostering social value.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1451_b9a83a-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1451_b9a83a-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1451_b9a83a-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1451_b9a83a-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1451_b9a83a-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1451_b9a83a-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1451_b9a83a-84{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1451_b9a83a-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1451_b9a83a-84 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1451_b9a83a-84\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><figure style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1069\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/dr-katherine-sugar.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/dr-katherine-sugar.jpg 1069w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/dr-katherine-sugar-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/dr-katherine-sugar-730x1024.jpg 730w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/dr-katherine-sugar-768x1078.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1069px) 100vw, 1069px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> The University of Manchester<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1456,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","categories":[],"class_list":["post-1451","researcher","type-researcher","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.9 - 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