Our latest thought leadership and research aims to inform and equip decision makers across business, finance and policy to lay the foundations for a sustainable economy.
Rewiring finance – a new approach to financing a sustainable economy
13 May 2025 – A CISL Business Briefing sets out the critical steps needed from the financial system to deliver a transformation to a sustainable economy.
7 April 2025 – At this historic moment of geopolitical change and economic transformation, the question for businesses is whether they will step up to shape the future – or be shaped by it. In our latest report, CISL CEO Lindsay Hooper and CISL Fellow Paul Gilding set out a pathway for the private sector to accelerate market-wide transition, to innovate and prepare to compete on a level playing field that rewards superior sustainability performance.
Exploring the potential health impacts of electrifying two-wheelers in Kampala, Uganda
19 March 2025 – A new report by Dr Gabriel Okello and Dr Lambed Tatah explores how the transition to electric motorcycles – commonly known as ‘boda bodas’ – may alleviate air pollution and related health risks in both Kampala and Uganda as a whole.
Circular Solar: The Opportunities For Increased Circularity In The Solar PV Industry
5th March 2025 – New report from CISL, E.ON Group Innovation and IfM Engage explores the challenges and circular solutions associated with the expected increase in end-of-life solar PV waste over the coming years, highlighting the need to avoid causing an environmental crisis by addressing the climate crisis.
The ClimateWise Principles Independent Review 2024
5 February 2025 - The ClimateWise Principles Independent Review for 2024 represents a landmark year of reporting against an ambitious and challenging set of new Principles.
29 January 2025 – The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), in partnership with the global law firm DLA Piper, is launching Phase 2 of the Future of Boards research study to support company boards and investors to align business success with sustainability outcomes.
Investing in Tomorrow: A Guide to Building Climate-Resilient Investment Portfolios
15 January 2025 - The climate crisis demands immediate attention—not only to mitigate risks but to adapt and build resilience. This guide serves as a roadmap for investors to build climate resilience within their portfolios and invest in systemic resilience through engagement with the broader ecosystem.
CISL’s 2024 Competitive Sustainability Index: Shaping a new model of European competitiveness ‘Beyond Draghi’
10 December 2024 - In the wake of the Draghi and Letta reports, and Commission President Von der Leyen’s prioritisation of competitiveness at the core of her second-term political agenda, the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) is launching the updated 2024 edition of the Competitive Sustainability Index (CSI).
4 November 2024 – The United Nations’ COP29 conference in Azerbaijan is taking place against a backdrop of geopolitical turbulence and growing urgency. Our four policy ‘asks’ set out what the globe needs in order to secure a safe and stable future for all.
