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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)

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There has never been a more urgent time for leaders in business, government, and finance to act with clarity and ambition. In a world of disruption and division, today’s leaders must cut through complexity and deliver strategic, commercially smart solutions that build resilience.

CISL’s leadership programmes are built for this moment; equipping senior leaders, emerging changemakers, and sustainability specialists with cutting-edge insights, bold thinking, and practical tools they can apply immediately. With a mix of in-person and online formats, our immersive courses combine expert input, peer learning, and flexibility to suit busy professionals.

While individuals are welcome to apply, we invite organisations to connect with us to explore tailored packages that support your wider transformation goals.

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Leadership programmes:


CISL's Business & Sustainability Programme (BSP)

Established by then HRH Prince of Wales in 1994, CISL's flagship BSP equips senior leaders and board members to future-proof their organisation and lead with confidence, clarity, and purpose.

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Online programmes

Our tutor-led, 8-week online programmes equip individuals across an organisation with the insight, capability, peer network and personalised action plan to increase business impact.

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Leadership Labs

These immersive workshops offer collaborative and innovative learning focused on real-world application, equipping delegates with a clear direction and actionable plans for their business.

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Postgraduate study

For those looking for accredited postgraduate study, our programmes are deigned for those in full-time work and focus on transferable practical solutions that enhance business value.

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Specialised programmes


Non-Executive Directors Programme

Supplementing CISL's customised work with boards the NED Programme equips Directors to form strategic responses in relation to sustainability trends.

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Sustainability Practitioner Programme

Delivered in Australia and South Africa, this programme enables managers in the private or public sector to influence and guide their organisation in the direction of an integrated approach to sustainability.

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Multigenerational Leadership for Sustainability

Designed for impact-led families globally, this programme empowers leaders to engage deeply with the systems shaping our world and to lead with integrity, resilience, and impact.

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If you are looking at wider organisational development, visit our organisational strategy and development page, or get in touch.

2024 Annual Review

This report includes examples of how CISL has worked with businesses, financial institutions, civil society organisations and governments to advance thinking and accelerate action to design new systems, build new markets, transform whole sectors and systems, and foster innovation-driven solutions that align sustainability and competitiveness.

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CISL Campaigns

CISL's campaigns supports businesses and financial institutions to work effectively and strategically to drive market-wide change, demonstrating that transition is not only possible – it is already underway.

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