Decarbonisation of the Built Environment: the CEO Factor

Abstract: Previous studies identified key barriers to implementing decarbonisation strategies in change resistant organizational structures. Consequently this paper proposes a strategic research agenda focused on the decision-making behaviours of CEOs. Central to which being their risk perceptions and leadership models adopted. The analysis highlights five priority research areas: (1) how CEOs integrate regulatory pressures, financial constraints, and stakeholder expectation in decision-making; (2) evaluating leadership training programmes aimed at executives driving decarbonization initiatives; (3)Eeinvestigating board-level sustainability mandates on corporate environmental strategies; (4) assessing CEO-driven innovation accelerating adoption of low-carbon practices; and (5) exploring how corporate leadership actively facilitates or impedes sustainable transformation. By synthesizing economic, organizational, and policy considerations, this research agenda provides a framework for understanding CEO influence on corporate commitments to successful sustainability transitions. Keywords: Decarbonization, Built Environment, Green Hydrogen, CEO decision-making, Sustainable Transformation. Title: Decarbonisation of the Built Environment: the CEO Factor Author: Dr Olga Lozova International Journal of Engineering Research and Reviews ISSN 2348-697X (Online) Vol. 13, Issue 4, October 2025 - December 2025 Page No: 1-10 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 08-October-2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17294039 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/decarbonisation-of-the-built-environment-the-ceo-factor