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Sustainable Development, Circular Economy, Sustainable Business Model Innovation, Sustainable Business Models, Sustainable Aviation, Environmental Management, Carbon Literacy
United Kingdom

Biography

Graeme’s bio
Dr. Graeme Heyes has over 15 years expertise in helping organisations understand their environmental risks and to think creatively about how they can become thriving enterprises in a low-carbon economy.

His work is founded on over a decade of practitioner-focused academic research with organisations that range from the European Commission, to global industries such as the aviation sector, multi-national corporations, local authorities, SMEs, and local community groups.

Previous experience
Graeme has supported over 300 businesses in sustainability-aligned projects and his work is internationally award-winning.

Eco-I North West: European SDG Initiative of the Year and UK Net-Zero Business Collaboration of the Year 2023
PrintCity Network: Business Collaboration and Partnerships Programme of the Year 2022.
His experience here spans a number of fields including carbon accounting, circular economy, eco-design, sustainable business models, and strategic innovation. In so doing Graeme has led on numerous international consortiums including for the aviation industry and for city regions across Europe.

Graeme is a keen trainer in environmental management and sustainability, and his training programmes previously recognised by the Government as “the Gold-Standard in green skills training”.

He has previously developed and delivered multiple Carbon Literacy courses for different sectors and is an accredited trainer in Airport Sustainability and Environmental Management for Airports Council International – the global governing body for the Airport sector.

For more information about Litmus Sustainability and our work in Carbon Literacy, Carbon Reduction Plans, PPN 06/21 and B Corps visit https://litmussustainability.com/

Activities

Employment (3)

Litmus Sustainability: Manchester, GB

2024-03-05 to present | Director of Sustainable Innovation https://litmussustainability.com/ (Sustainable Innovation)
Employment
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Graeme Heyes

Manchester Metropolitan University: Manchester, Manchester, GB

2017-02-01 to present | Research Associate (Science and Engineering)
Employment
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Graeme Heyes

University of Manchester: Manchester, Manchester, GB

2016-01-02 to 2016-12-31 | Research Associate (Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research)
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Education and qualifications (3)

Manchester Metropolitan University: Manchester, Manchester, GB

2012-04-02 to 2016-03-08 | PhD Sustainable Business Model Innovation (Centre for Aviation, Transport and the Environment)
Education
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Manchester Metropolitan University: Manchester, Manchester, GB

2008-09-01 to 2009-07-01 | MSc Environmental Management and Sustainable Development (Science and Engineering)
Education
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University of Leeds: Leeds, Leeds, GB

2000-09-01 to 2003-07-01 | BSc Environmental Science (School of Environment)
Education
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Funding (2)

Developing a scheme for effective community quality of life programmes and sustainability for Association Football Clubs

2020-01 to 2020-07 | Award
Manchester Metropolitan University (Manchester, GB)
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Graeme Heyes

HEIF Eco-Innovation Voucher

Award
University Of Manchester (Manchester, GB)
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Graeme Heyes

Works (31)

Comprehensive Strategic Analysis for Sustainability: An Aviation Industry Case Study

Sustainability
2023-05-30 | Journal article
SOURCE-WORK-ID:

292330

Contributors: Graeme Heyes; Cathy Urquhart; Paul Hooper; Callum Thomas
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Manchester Metropolitan University
grade
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Global tourism, climate change and energy sustainability: assessing carbon reduction mitigating measures from the aviation industry

Sustainability Science
2022-09-10 | Journal article | Author
Part of ISSN: 1862-4065
Part of ISSN: 1862-4057
Contributors: Walter Leal Filho; Artie Ng; Ayyoob Sharifi; Jitka Janová; Pınar Gökçin Özuyar; chinmai hemani; Graeme Heyes; Dennis; Izabela Rampasso
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Graeme Heyes
grade
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ANIMA noise platform and ANIMA methodology : one-stop shop for aviation noise management

2022-02-01 | Book chapter
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270422

Part of ISBN: 9783030911935
Contributors: A Corvig; Graeme Heyes; Laurent Leylekian; Alexandra Covrig; Alena Maximova
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Manchester Metropolitan University

Engaging communities in the hard quest for consensus

2022-02-01 | Book chapter
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270420

Part of ISBN: 9783030911935
Contributors: Graeme Heyes; D Hauptvogel; S Benz; D Schreckenberg; Paul Hooper; R Aalomoes; Laurent Leylekian; Alexandra Covrig; Alena Maximova
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Manchester Metropolitan University

The case for a design-led, end-user focused airport noise management process

Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment
2021 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85104578573

Part of ISSN: 13619209
Contributors: Heyes, G.; Hooper, P.; Raje, F.; Sheppard, J.
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Graeme Heyes via Scopus - Elsevier
grade
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ANIMA D2.11: recommendations from exemplification case studies summary and implications for BP dissemination

2021-10-27 | Report
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272678

Contributors: Barbara Ohlenforst; Paul Hooper; Graeme Heyes; Roalt Aalmoes; Narcisa Burtea; Sonja Jeram; Olena Konovalova; Fiona Rajé; Ian Flindell; Dan Radulescu et al.
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Manchester Metropolitan University

Enhancing Noise Management Strategy: Recommendations from the strategy literature.

Proceedings - National Conference on Noise Control Engineering
2021-08-01 | Conference paper
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262868

Part of ISSN: 0736-2935
Contributors: Graeme Heyes
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Manchester Metropolitan University

Exemplification case studies as a focus for the implementation of best practices related to aircraft noise management at airports

Proceedings - National Conference on Noise Control Engineering
2021-08-01 | Conference paper
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268630

Part of ISSN: 0736-2935
Contributors: O Konovalova; O Zaporozhets; B Ohlenforst; B Peerlings; R Aalmoes; D Radulescu; N Burtea; L Dragasanu; Paul Hooper; Graeme Heyes et al.
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Manchester Metropolitan University

The Role of Communication and Engagement in Airport Noise Management

Sustainability
2021-05 | Journal article | Author
Contributors: Graeme Heyes; Paul Hooper; Fiona Raje; Ian Flindell; Delia Dimitriu; Fabio Galatioto; Elena Narcisa Burtea; Barbara Ohlenforst; Olena Konovalova
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
grade
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The case for a design-led, end-user focused airport noise management process.

Proceedings of 2020 International Congress on Noise Control Engineering, INTER-NOISE 2020
2020 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-85101357055

Contributors: Heyes, G.; Shepperd, J.
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Graeme Heyes via Scopus - Elsevier

The implications of sustainable development for airport duty-free business models

Journal of Airport Management
2020 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85080929566

Part of ISSN: 17501946 17501938
Contributors: Heyes, G.; Thomas, C.; Hooper, P.; Urquhart, C.
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Graeme Heyes via Scopus - Elsevier

Reducing noise impact and improving quality of life by addressing annoyance

2020-12-01 | Conference paper
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262683

Contributors: Roalt Aalmoes; Susanne Bartles; Sarah Benz; Dirk Schreckenberg; Graeme Heyes
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Manchester Metropolitan University

The implications of sustainable development for airport duty-free business models

Journal of Airport Management
2020-01-01 | Journal article
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256824

Part of ISSN: 1750-1938
Contributors: Graeme Heyes; C Thomas; Paul Hooper; Cathy Urquhart
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Manchester Metropolitan University

Critical assessment of aviation noise communication strategies in the European Union

INTER-NOISE 2019 MADRID - 48th International Congress and Exhibition on Noise Control Engineering
2019 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-85084162243

Contributors: Heyes, G.; Raje, F.; Hooper, P.; Hudson, R.; Dimitriu, D.
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Graeme Heyes via Scopus - Elsevier

Critical Assessment of Aviation Noise Communication Strategies in the European Union

Internoise 2019
2019 | Conference paper
SOURCE-WORK-ID:

247192

Contributors: Paul Hooper; Graeme Heyes; Delia Dimitriu; Fiona Raje; Rebecca Hudson
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Manchester Metropolitan University

Critical assessment of aviation noise communication strategies in the European Union

INTER-NOISE 2019 MADRID - 48th International Congress and Exhibition on Noise Control Engineering
2019-01-01 | Conference paper
SOURCE-WORK-ID:

257885

Contributors: Graeme Heyes; Fiona Raje; Paul Hooper; R Hudson; D Dimitriu
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Manchester Metropolitan University

Developing and implementing circular economy business models in service-oriented technology companies

Journal of Cleaner Production
2018 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85041118689

Contributors: Heyes, G.; Sharmina, M.; Mendoza, J.M.F.; Gallego-Schmid, A.; Azapagic, A.
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Graeme Heyes via Scopus - Elsevier
grade
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Pan-European Review of Aviation Noise Impact Mitigation Strategies: Perspectives and Opinions from Industry Stakeholders

Euronoise 2018
2018 | Conference paper
SOURCE-WORK-ID:

247191

Contributors: Paul Hooper; Graeme Heyes; Delia Dimitriu
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Manchester Metropolitan University

Integrating Backcasting and Eco-Design for the Circular Economy: The BECE Framework

Journal of Industrial Ecology
2017 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85018446506

Contributors: Mendoza, J.M.F.; Sharmina, M.; Gallego-Schmid, A.; Heyes, G.; Azapagic, A.
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Graeme Heyes via Scopus - Elsevier
grade
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Scaling up the Woven Filigree: (un)Common Systemic Thinking to Embedding Sustainability into the Curriculum in a Large-Scale Higher Education Institution in the UK

World Sustainability Series
2016 | Book chapter
EID:

2-s2.0-85071496577

Part of ISSN: 21997381 21997373
Contributors: Vargas, V.R.; Heyes, G.
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Graeme Heyes via Scopus - Elsevier
grade
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Facilitating Sustainable Business Model Innovation within Firms

Proceedings of the 20th ISDRS Conference
2014 | Conference paper
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224889

Contributors: Graeme Heyes; Paul Hooper; Callum Thomas
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Manchester Metropolitan University

Bioleaching of metals from spent refinery petroleum catalyst using moderately thermophilic bacteria: Effect of particle size

Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part A: Toxic Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering
2014-06-07 | Journal article
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268900

Part of ISSN: 1093-4529
WOSUID:

WOS:000334068600007

Contributors: Haragobinda Srichandan; Sradhanjali Singh; Ashish Pathak; Dong-Jin Kim; Seoung-Won Lee; Graeme Heyes
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Manchester Metropolitan University

The future of airport retail in a carbon constrained world: Setting the agenda for research

Social Business
2014-06-01 | Journal article
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262684

Part of ISSN: 2044-4087
Contributors: Graeme Heyes
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Manchester Metropolitan University

ANIMA D2.1 - Pan-European overview of Existing Knowledge and Implementation of Noise Reduction Strategies.

Report
SOURCE-WORK-ID:

262678

Contributors: Graeme Heyes
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Manchester Metropolitan University

ANIMA D2.10 - End User Endorsed Best Practice.

Report
SOURCE-WORK-ID:

262681

Contributors: Graeme Heyes
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Manchester Metropolitan University

ANIMA D2.2. - Noise Impact Mitigation Priorities Report

Report
SOURCE-WORK-ID:

262679

Contributors: Graeme Heyes
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Manchester Metropolitan University

ANIMA D2.5 - Critical review of Balanced Approach Implementation across EU Member States

Report
SOURCE-WORK-ID:

262680

Contributors: Graeme Heyes
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Manchester Metropolitan University

ANIMA D2.9 - Recommendations for the implementation of the exemplification case studies.

Report
SOURCE-WORK-ID:

262677

Contributors: Graeme Heyes
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Manchester Metropolitan University

EXEMPLAR CASE STUDIES OF AVIATION NOISE MITIGATION STRATEGIES IN THE EUROPEAN UNION: A REVIEW OF THE COMMUNICATION AND ENGAGEMENT STATE OF THE ART

Conference paper
SOURCE-WORK-ID:

256355

Contributors: Graeme Heyes; Paul Hooper; Fiona Raje
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Manchester Metropolitan University

New Everton football stadium could end up underwater thanks to global warming

Other
SOURCE-WORK-ID:

217255

Contributors: Graeme Heyes
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Manchester Metropolitan University

The potential for sustainable business model innovation : a case study of the airport retail sector in a low-carbon society

Dissertation or Thesis
SOURCE-WORK-ID:

272835

Contributors: Graeme Heyes; Paul Hooper; Callum Thomas; Cathy Urquhart
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Manchester Metropolitan University