Read all the latest University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) news.
Better measures needed to help savers choose investment products, new report finds
January 31 2019 – The Investment Leaders Group found that the data necessary to assess the social and environmental impact of funds is lacking.
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Master of Studies in Sustainability Leadership
Applications are now open for the 2020 intake for the Master of Studies in Sustainability Leadership, as well as the postgraduate Diploma and Certificate in Sustainable Business. Alexandra Brunner, Senior Project Manager at CISL, reflects upon 10 years of delivering the unique Master's course.
New report highlights the value of linking the Planetary Boundaries framework to business
16 January 2019 – A report produced in collaboration with Kering, explains how the Planetary Boundary framework can be applied in the context of corporate sustainability.
Helping insurers gear up for regulation on climate related financial risk: ClimateWise Principles now aligned with TCFD recommendations
17 December 2018 – The ClimateWise Principles, which aim to help insurers disclose their response to climate change, have now been revised to align fully with the recommendations set out by the Taskforce for Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
Renata Puchala awarded the 2018 Mentis Cleantech Bursary
27 November 2018 – We are delighted to announce that Renata Puchala, MSt in Sustainability Leadership Cohort 9, has been selected as the 2018 recipient of the Mentis Cleantech & Social Enterprise Futures Bursary.
The Royal Warrant Holders Association Scholarship for the MSt in Sustainability Leadership opens for applications
28 October 2019 – The Royal Warrant Holders Association opens the call for new applications.
Adepeju Jaiyeoba announced as the winner of the 2018 The Prince of Wales Prize
31 October 2018 – Last night, Unilever and the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership announced that Adepeju Jaiyeoba - founder of Mother’s Delivery Kit - has been chosen from eight winning entrepreneurs as the recipient of this year’s HRH The Prince of Wales Young Sustainability Entrepreneur Prize.
A growing wave of support from EU business and policy leaders for a zero emissions future at the Green Growth Summit
16 October 2018 – The 2018 GGP Summit, ‘From Here to 2050: taking the long-term view for innovation and transformation’ brought together over 80 Ministers, policy makers, key thinkers, and business leaders, alongside EU Commission officials and Members of the European Parliament, to take stock and discuss the opportunities, challenges and next steps to building an economy fit for the 21st century.
A landmark report supported by CISL assesses the financial impact of disruptive energy transition
11 October 2018 – On Monday, De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) launched an energy transition risk stress test for the financial system of the Netherlands. The study, supported by the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership's Centre for Sustainable Finance, provides a first attempt at assessing potential financial stability impact of a disruptive energy transition.
Green Growth Platform Summit 2018: “From Here to 2050: Building the business case for whole economy long-term strategy”
26 September 2018 – The Green Growth Platform will host its 2018 Summit on Monday 8 October in Luxembourg ahead of the European Environment Council meeting on 9 October.
The Natural Capital Impact Group welcomes Thames Water as its newest member
26 September 2018 - CISL are pleased to announce that Thames Water have joined the Natural Capital Impact Group. The group helps its members to understand the benefits of incorporating natural capital in their company decision-making to both their business and the environment.
Global Climate Action Summit: Governments must aim for net zero carbon emissions before 2050, say business leaders
12 September 2018 – Leading CEOs back calls from The Prince of Wales’s Corporate Leaders Group for ambitious targets to inspire transition to a low-carbon economy.
