CISL

'Inflection point': How Africa's low carbon transition could emerge as the 'growth story of the 21st century'

Investment

'Inflection point': How Africa's low carbon transition could emerge as the 'growth story of the 21st century'

New analysis claims huge increase in climate finance tailored for African nations is urgently needed to accelerate green energy transition and hit 2030 climate goals

clock 30 January 2024 • 5 min read
BSI and CISL select six green start ups for inaugural year-long support programme

R&D

BSI and CISL select six green start ups for inaugural year-long support programme

Modern slavery, building efficiency and biodiversity restoration among 'pressing questions' being addressed by start ups taking part in scheme

clock 11 August 2023 • 3 min read
CISL releases first nature targets guide for fashion industry

Supply chain

CISL releases first nature targets guide for fashion industry

New report unveiled at Global Fashion Summit includes world's first fashion-specific guide for nature and biodiversity targets

clock 28 June 2023 • 4 min read
'No easy task': Government urged to launch new policies to decarbonise 'hard to abate' industries

Policy

'No easy task': Government urged to launch new policies to decarbonise 'hard to abate' industries

Researchers from Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership call on government to redouble efforts to boost investment in decarbonisation of carbon-intensive industries

clock 24 May 2023 • 5 min read
'Power pools': CISL calls for regulatory stability to help boost energy storage sector worldwide

Infrastructure

'Power pools': CISL calls for regulatory stability to help boost energy storage sector worldwide

Study maps out five-point-plan to help businesses and policymakers grasp 'crucial piece' of energy decarbonisation puzzle

clock 19 May 2023 • 3 min read
Report: Insurance sector failing to address 'vast and understated' nature risk

Risk

Report: Insurance sector failing to address 'vast and understated' nature risk

ClimateWise group sets out roadmap for insurers and reinsurers to take nature into account when underwriting escalating risks

clock 12 April 2023 • 4 min read
BSI unveils new standard for establishing corporate 'purpose beyond profit'

Management

BSI unveils new standard for establishing corporate 'purpose beyond profit'

Standards body unveils polling indicating consumers are more willing to spend money with purpose-driven businesses

clock 27 January 2023 • 3 min read
The five-point plan for a successful COP27

Climate change

The five-point plan for a successful COP27

Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership publishes checklist for governments attending COP27, arguing that focus should be on energy, adaptation, ambition, finance, and nature

clock 01 November 2022 • 5 min read
'We need a robust plan': Business leaders urge PM to accelerate net zero transition to tackle energy crisis

Policy

'We need a robust plan': Business leaders urge PM to accelerate net zero transition to tackle energy crisis

Letter to Liz Truss urges government to prioritise energy efficiency, renewables, and industrial decarbonisation as part of 'robust' energy security and net zero strategy

clock 21 September 2022 • 6 min read

Management

Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership launches new Business Transformation Group

Croda, dentsu international, Ingka Group, and Majid Al Futtaim form new group designed to accelerate the development of cutting edge sustainability practices

clock 29 June 2021 • 3 min read