27 Apr 2022
HRH The Prince of Wales and UK Business Sec Kwasi Kwarteng attend roundtable on sustainable aviation and view AIA’s interactive model
27 April 2022 - Two years ago, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales challenged a group of aviation industry players, convened through his Sustainable Markets Initiative, to half the time to achieve climate neutral aviation from 2050 to 2035, and asked the University of Cambridge to help unlock this change. The Whittle Lab and the Cambridge Instit…
20 Apr 2022
Corporate Leaders Groups top InfluenceMap ranking on climate policy engagement
20 April 2022 - InfluenceMap has recently launched an interactive platform tracking influencing efforts of companies and industry associations on key files within the EU Green Deal’s landmark initiative of the ‘Fit for 55’ package. The Corporate Leaders Groups were awarded an “A” ranking for their ongoing policy engagement for climate action, toppi…
5 Apr 2022
New Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership finance sector collaboration demonstrates materiality of nature-related risks to drive action
7 April 2022 – Case studies from the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) have revealed how the continued lack of focus on damage to the natural environment is increasing financial risks to businesses and investors. CISL worked with member institutions of the Banking Environment Initiative and Investment Leaders Group to researc…
29 Mar 2022
HRH The Prince of Wales visits world-leading collaborative sustainability projects at the University of Cambridge and opens pioneering green retrofit office
31 March 2022 - The Prince of Wales launches innovation hub for green entrepreneurs at heart of new Cambridge low carbon retrofit officeThe Prince of Wales, Patron of the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, today welcomed the launch of a ground-breaking innovation hub for SMEs at the opening of the organisation’s new re…
24 Feb 2022
CISL publishes Equality Action Plan
CISL has published a new Equality Action Plan which seeks to unlock greater participation of people from ethnically diverse backgrounds in CISL’s work, ensure fuller representation of their voices, and ensure the Institute counters racism as an employer, client and partner.The plan was drawn up following a staff survey where CISL staff were asked t…
14 Jan 2022
The ClimateWise Principles Independent Review 2021
20 January 2022 – The ClimateWise Principles Review shows continued improvement with the group score rising from 65 to 68 per cent.Read the ClimateWise Principles Independent Review 2021The ClimateWise initiative is convened by the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL). This year’s ClimateWise Principles Independen…
5 Nov 2021
CISL at COP26: Our events, activities and reflections on the climate summit
Week 1Week 2CISL's first week at COP26Find out more about the major pledges announced by government, business and finance this weekOn the eve of COP26 our CEO, Clare Shine reflected on the need to use this opportunity to ‘push for bolder faster action in every way we can.’ She said, “A huge amount of action and ambition setting has already happened…
30 Sep 2021
Celebrating the leadership of Dame Polly Courtice
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. The sun shone as CISL’s staff, senior faculty and partners gathered on the lawns of Kings College to celebrate Polly…
26 Apr 2021
Chanel and the University of Cambridge announce a new partnership to focus on sustainability solutions and leadership
27 April 2021 – Chanel has today announced a new three-year partnership with the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL).This unique multi-faceted partnership will combine tailored sustainability education programmes, innovative operational projects, and scholarships focused on driving greater inclusion. It will draw …
5 Mar 2021
World-first sustainable office retrofit begins at new University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership headquarters
9 March 2021 – The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) has announced the start of works on its new visionary headquarters. This world first for a retrofitted sustainable office building will set new standards for low energy use, carbon emissions and impact on natural resources as well as user experience and well…
20 Nov 2020
Clare Shine announced as next Director of the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
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.Clare is presently Vice-President and Chief Program Officer at Salzburg Global Seminar, an international non-profit, which challenges current and future le…
20 Jul 2020
Robeco becomes newest member of CISL’s Investment Leaders Group
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).Victor Verberk, Deputy…
31 Mar 2020
Covid-19 and creating the future we want
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.Dame Polly Courtice DBE, LVO, was Founder Director of the University of the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (1989–2021). She is now Emeri…
30 Jan 2020
The Prince of Wales commends Cambridge ambitions for zero carbon flight during visit to University of Cambridge’s Whittle Laboratory
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.During the meeting …
15 Jan 2020
Aris Vrettos appointed Director of CISL’s Centre for Business Transformation
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.Lindsay Hooper, CISL…
