Research

We have commissioned research on issues that are critical to London:

A Greater London: Making it Happen
Published in October 2007, ‘A Greater London: Making it Happen’ helps to set the sustainability agenda for London up to 2050. Drawing on international research undertaken on behalf of the Commission, the report features case studies from across the world that demonstrate an integrated approach to sustainable development.

Making it happen [PDF 2.8Mb]

Sustainability Challenge London
Sustainability Challenge London was commissioned in 2006 by the Commission and undertaken by Golder Associates. This international research informed the development of the Commission’s London Leaders programme and highlights key sustainability success factors critical for a sustainable city approach.

Sustainability Challenge London [PDF 1Mb]

Evaluating Sustainable Procurement
Part funded by the Defra Sustainable Development Partnership and Innovation Fund in 2006-07, this piece of research examines the use of an online sustainable procurement tool to help organisations develop a strategic approach to sustainable procurement.

Development and testing of a sustainable procurement evaluation tool [PDF 299KB]

Gaps and opportunities in implementing the UK Sustainable Development Strategy: Securing the Future
This is a summary of research undertaken on behalf of the London Sustainable Development Commission (LSDC) and Government Office for London (GOL) in 2005-06. It assesses how London is tackling the challenges set out in the new national sustainability strategy, 'Securing the Future', identifies any gaps in London’s policy response and suggests where opportunities may occur.

LSDC Gapsopps Summary [PDF 146Kb]
LSDC Gapsopps Summary [RTF 140Kb]

The Impacts of Air Transport in London

LSDC Air Transport Impacts [PDF 1Mb]
LSDC Air Transport Impacts [RTF 102Kb]

Detailed research for the Commission by SKM consultants

LSDC Air Transport SKM [PDF 662Kb]
LSDC Air Transport SKM [RTF 1.6Mb]