Personal profile
Profile Keywords
Accountability; governance; sustainability
Biography
Shona is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Management. She is Co-Director of the Centre for the Social and Environmental Accounting Research and Associate Director of the Centre for the Study of Philanthropy and Public Good. She currently serves on the boards of Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal and Social and Environmental Accountability Journal.
Research overview
An engaged scholar committed to generating theoretically-informed and impactful research for academic, policy and practice communities in the areas of
- Governance, accountability and accounting technologies for the environment;
- Collaborative and interdisciplinary knowledge production in the domain of environmental science and policy; and
- Organising sustainability transitions
Teaching activity
- MN4238 Sustainable Development and Management
- MN5001 Contemporary Global Issues in Management
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Coaching at the edge of the climate crisis: ethical tensions in supporting sustainability professionals
Ellsworth-Krebs, K. & Russell, S., 6 Mar 2026, In: International Coaching Psychology Review . 21, 1, p. 24-36Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Draft Circular Economy Strategy for Scotland Consultation - Response ID ANON-HSP7-WWMH-5
Helmcke, C., Hooker, S., Roney-Dougal, C., Skrzypek, E., Reid, L., Wishart, L. J., Russell, S., High, M., Lawson, I., Cole, L. E. S., Hope, J., Sfrappini, E., Christie, E., Paul, F., Mallows, C., Auxtova, K., Twist, B. & Gregnanin, G., 2026Research output: Other contribution
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Draft Climate Change Plan Consultation - Response ID ANON-DNTH-7RRE-E
Helmcke, C., Hooker, S., Roney-Dougal, C., Skrzypek, E., Reid, L., Wishart, L. J., Russell, S., High, M., Lawson, I., Cole, L. E. S., Hope, J., Sfrappini, E., Christie, E., Paul, F., Auxtova , K., Gregnanin, G., Twist, B. & Mallows, C., 2026Research output: Other contribution
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Inclusive and sustainable futures for Scotland: Project report
Helmcke, C., Christie, E., Twist, B., Mallows, C., Roney-Dougal, C., Sfrappini, E., Skrzypek, E., Paul, F., Gregnanin, G., Joubert, G., Lawson, I., Hope, J., Auxtova, K., Reid, L., Wishart, L. J., Cole, L. E. S., High, M., Conlan, P. J., Hooker, S. & Russell, S., 27 Mar 2026, Online: University of St Andrews. 11 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Bringing Nature Into Decision-Making: (How) Can Accounting Help to Address the Biodiversity Crisis?
Sobkowiak, M., Russell, S. L. & Larrinaga, C., 19 Apr 2025, In: Social and Environmental Accountability Journal. Latest ArticlesResearch output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
Projects
- 3 Finished
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Community Priorities in the Creation of Sustainable Futures: An Exploration of Community-led Decision Making in Peatland Restoration Projects in Rural Scotland
Helmcke, C. (PI), Cole, L. (PI), Banerjee, M. (CoI) & Russell, S. (CoI)
1/09/22 → 31/07/23
Project: Standard
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Climate Literacy Grant: Centre for Social and Environmental Accounting Research (CSEAR) Network
Russell, S. (PI) & Russell, S. (PI)
4/04/21 → 30/07/21
Project: Standard
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Scotland in Transition: Scotland in Transition: Collaboration in Changing Climates
Russell, S. (PI)
1/06/14 → 31/08/15
Project: Standard
Activities
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CSEAR Education Community of Practice Workshop
Russell, S. (Organiser), Rodrigue, M. (Organiser), Linhares, C. (Organiser), McGuigan, N. (Panel participant), Derichs, D. (Panel participant), Galeote, D. F. (Panel participant), Masek, L. (Panel participant), Nygren, N. V. (Panel participant) & Kankainen, V. (Panel participant)
2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in or organising a workshop, seminar, course
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Current Trends in Sustainability Accounting Education
Russell, S. (Invited speaker), Rodrigue, M. (Speaker), Michelon, G. (Speaker), Andreaus, M. (Speaker) & Moneva, J. M. (Speaker)
13 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Fluid articulations : examining Earth accounting controversies
Russell, S. L. (Speaker)
25 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Infrastructures for nature restoration: imaginaries, temporalities and ruination in nature markets
Russell, S. L. (Speaker) & Roscoe, P. J. (Speaker)
2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Presentation
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ACCOUNTING EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENRICH THE PEDAGOGY OF CASES STUDIES
Russell, S. (Invited speaker), Thomson, I. (Invited speaker) & Rodrigue, M. (Invited speaker)
19 Nov 2024 → 20 Nov 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
Prizes
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Emerald Awards 2022 Outstanding Reviewer for Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal
Russell, S. L. (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Other distinction
Press/Media
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Embedding sustainability into the education of audit and accounting
13/12/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Relating to Research
Impacts
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Research dissemination and information sharing event for Arnol community
Jenkins, E. (Participant), Cole, L. (Participant), Helmcke, C. (Participant), Banerjee, M. (Participant), Russell, S. (Participant) & Macaulay, B. (Participant)
Impact: Environmental Impact, Social Impact, Public Discourse Impact
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Research dissemination and information sharing event for Carloway community
Jenkins, E. (Participant), Cole, L. (Participant), Helmcke, C. (Participant), Banerjee, M. (Participant), Russell, S. (Participant) & Macaulay, B. (Participant)
Impact: Environmental Impact, Social Impact, Public Discourse Impact