Our work analyses the scale of the challenge facing the West Midlands in order to close its output gap with the English average.
We aim to inform policy makers as to where best to target their efforts in relation to the low carbon economy. We work closely with experts and policy makers to shape our work and make it as valuable as possible to the region.
Meet the team
Susana Flores 
Research Analyst
Email susana.flores@wmro.org
Tel 0121 202 3283
Susana delivers analysis and data interpretation to support regional policy on low carbon, and is the key contact for Walsall and Wolverhampton.
Her previous experience includes socioeconomic research and public policy design. Susana has an MBA from Cranfield University (UK) and a BA in Economics from Universidad Panamericana (Mexico).
Low carbon
Since summer 2008, Advantage West Midlands and the West Midlands Regional Observatory have been working together on a three year programme that will enable the region to develop a stronger and more coherent evidence base around the low carbon economy.
This programme of work is designed to:
- Monitor the region's performance as it tries to develop a low carbon economy
- Identify the opportunities that a low carbon economy can offer
- Consider the impact that policy interventions will have in the region
The first year's findings highlight that even though the region has made progress in delivering a low carbon economy, with improvement shown against several low carbon indicators, more still needs to be done.
When comparing the West Midlands with the rest of the English regions, its ranking is typically between fourth and sixth position amongst all English regions.
The research delivered so far is available on our low carbon research pages.