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Read more at: CISL at COP26: Our events, activities and reflections on the climate summit
CISL's first week at COP26

CISL at COP26: Our events, activities and reflections on the climate summit

5 November 2021

We outline the major pledges announced during the summit, including commitments to cut methane emissions, address deforestation, and drive the development of clean technologies, alongside CISL’s activities during the conference.

Read more at: Celebrating the leadership of Dame Polly Courtice
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Celebrating the leadership of Dame Polly Courtice

30 September 2021

29 September 2021 – The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership and leaders from across its global network came together to celebrate and thank Founder Director Dame Polly Courtice for her years of leadership.

Read more at: Chanel and the University of Cambridge announce a new partnership to focus on sustainability solutions and leadership
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Chanel and the University of Cambridge announce a new partnership to focus on sustainability solutions and leadership

26 April 2021

27 April 2021 – Chanel has today announced a new three-year partnership with the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL).

Read more at: World-first sustainable office retrofit begins at new University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership headquarters
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World-first sustainable office retrofit begins at new University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership headquarters

5 March 2021

9 March 2021 – The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) has announced the start of works on its new visionary headquarters.

Read more at: Clare Shine announced as next Director of the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
Clare Shine

Clare Shine announced as next Director of the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership

20 November 2020

23 November 2020 – The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) has announced Clare Shine will succeed Dame Polly Courtice as its new Director, effective April 2021.

Read more at: Robeco becomes newest member of CISL’s Investment Leaders Group

Robeco becomes newest member of CISL’s Investment Leaders Group

20 July 2020

23 July 2020 – Robeco is the latest organisation to join the Investment Leaders Group (ILG), a voluntary member initiative striving to create an investment chain that prioritises economic, social and environmental sustainability. The ILG is convened by the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL).

Read more at: Covid-19 and creating the future we want
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Covid-19 and creating the future we want

31 March 2020

2 April 2020 – Dame Polly Courtice, Director of the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), reflects upon the impact of Covid-19 on business, society, and our collective future.

Read more at: The Prince of Wales commends Cambridge ambitions for zero carbon flight during visit to University of Cambridge’s Whittle Laboratory
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The Prince of Wales commends Cambridge ambitions for zero carbon flight during visit to University of Cambridge’s Whittle Laboratory

30 January 2020

30 January 2020 – The Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) and the University of Cambridge Whittle Laboratory hosted a meeting for HRH The Prince of Wales, aviation business leaders, senior government officials and academics to announce the university’s ambition to develop the world’s first zero carbon flight.

Read more at: Aris Vrettos appointed Director of CISL’s Centre for Business Transformation
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Aris Vrettos appointed Director of CISL’s Centre for Business Transformation

15 January 2020

20 January 2020 – Aris Vrettos has been appointed Director of CISL’s new Centre for Business Transformation. The Centre will convene forward-looking companies, undertake research and explore innovative strategies and mechanisms to enable business to play a transformative role in delivering sustainability within the next decade.

Read more at: After three decades of championing sustainability, Dame Polly Courtice is stepping down as CISL Director
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After three decades of championing sustainability, Dame Polly Courtice is stepping down as CISL Director

12 December 2019

A message from CISL Director Dame Polly Courtice

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