Can Europe’s Green Rules Bring British Factories Back to Life? - Lukman Lasisi

Year
2026
Organisation
Aston University
Tags
CBAM
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
Trade Policy
United Kingdom
European Union
Deindustrialisation
Green Investment
sustainable manufacturing
Foreign Direct Investment
Multinational Enterprises
climate policy
Industrial Strategy
net zero
Green Economy
international trade
Environmental Economics
Economic Development
public policy
Sustainable Growth
Economic research
Summary

This research investigates how the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) could reshape UK manufacturing investment. By analysing multinational firms and environmental trade policies, it aims to identify when green regulations encourage companies to invest in the UK, helping policymakers attract sustainable industries, create jobs, and reverse long-term industrial decline.