Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)

We are an impact-led institute within the University of Cambridge developing industry leadership, sector pathways and commercially-viable solutions to transform markets for a sustainable future. 

New modelling: electrification key to UK economy & security

New modelling: electrification key to UK economy & security

Powering Prosperity: How electrification can strengthen the UK’s economy, resilience and energy security

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Courses

Find a world-class business sustainability course for individuals and organisations

Online courses Boards and non-executives Executive Postgraduate Customised programmes

Leading change through markets and business

Partnering with leaders to shape markets and drive change

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How we achieve impact

CISL partners with leaders in business, policy and finance to shape markets and drive large‑scale economic and industrial transition for long‑term prosperity.
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How we work with business

CISL works with global business to create bold and pragmatic approaches to compete in today's volatile and disruptive markets

How your organisation can work with us

We have a deep understanding of the changing global context

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Courses

Our programmes draw upon leading academics, practitioners and innovators to help inform business strategy and inspire action.
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Innovation programmes

Accelerating innovation to transform markets

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17 Jun 2026

CISLs Trisha Mani interviewed on FT podcast

Trisha Mani on an FT Podcast

14 May 2026

GaiaSicura joins CISL’s ClimateWise as its newest member

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12 May 2026

Celebrating the first Flexible Route Master’s graduates

7 May 2026

CISL heads to Innovation Zero 2026: turning innovation into impact

6 May 2026

CISL’s Investment Leaders Group brings in a new Senior Sponsor Co-Chair

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1 May 2026

The Investment Leaders Group welcomes its new platform Head

Elliot Cyriax

Events

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CSO Forum - 18-19 June 2026 (Cambridge, UK)

18 June 2026 6:00pm to 19 June 2026 5:00pm

London Climate Action Week, 20-28 June 2026

20 June 2026 9:00am to 28 June 2026 4:00pm London

London Climate Action Week 2026
Climate Innovation Forum | London - 22 June 2026

22 June 2026 4:30pm to 6:00pm Guildhall, London

Climate Innovation Forum 2026
What are contrails and why are they relevant to business travel? London - 22 June 2026

22 June 2026 6:00pm to 10:00pm Sustainable Ventures, County Hall

ClimateWise Insurability Readiness Matrix launch, London - 23 June 2026

23 June 2026 8:30am to 10:00am Convex office

Understanding Social Risk in Portfolios Roundtable, London - 23 June 2026

23 June 2026 2:30pm to 4:00pm London