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.
Shape or be Shaped: Activating Business in an Age of Disruption
5 June 2025 - A new report by CISL marks 20 years of impact from the Corporate Leaders Groups and considers how CISL and the CLGs will enable businesses to shape, rather than be shaped by the markets we need in the future.
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).
