The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) was pleased to host a delegation from the UK Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) as part of the Committee’s ongoing inquiries into environmental sustainability, housing growth and airport expansion. The visit brought together CISL’s expert teams and members from our leadership and innovation groups —including the Corporate Leaders Group, the Centre for Sustainable Finance, Canopy, and the Living Lab—alongside colleagues from Cambridge City Council and wider stakeholders in the finance, built environment, and startup communities to support the EAC in developing…
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The Coca‑Cola Company Joins MIT AI Impact Consortium to Tackle Real-World Problems With Tech
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging digital technologies are transforming nearly every aspect of The Coca‑Cola Company’s global business. From R&D and marketing to inventory management and supply chain procurement, the company is constantly exploring how AI can progress creativity, productivity and collaboration. Now, the company has joined the newly established MIT Generative AI Impact Consortium as a founding member. This collective is committed to harnessing the power of AI for societal good through bold collaborations. TCCC joins OpenAI, Analog Devices, Tata Group, SK Telecom and TWG Global in the…
Innovative Initiative To Protect Children In Cocoa-Growing Communities In Côte D’ivoire
A multi-stakeholder partnership between Save the Children, the Italian Cooperation, and Ferrero to improve children’s living conditions, enhance their well-being, and combat child labour. An innovative initiative bringing together institutions, private sector, and civil society to protect children and adolescents living in cocoa-farming communities in Côte d’Ivoire. This is the core of a new multi-stakeholder partnership between the Italian Cooperation, Save the Children, and Ferrero, with activities set to take place in the Haut Sassandra region and Montagnes district. The project, which will run until 2030, builds on and expands…
RJ Logistics Advances a “Beyond Green” Approach to Sustainability
In today’s logistics industry, sustainability is often framed around carbon emissions and greener operations. RJ Logistics, a customer-focused third-party logistics (3PL) provider serving North America, is challenging that narrative, advancing a “Beyond Green” approach that recognizes people, ethics, and accountability as essential to building lasting supply chain resilience. The need for this broader perspective has never been clearer. Across the industry, labor challenges remain a pressing concern. Only 13% of the logistics workforce is under 25, according to recent research, underscoring the sector’s difficulty in attracting younger talent. Companies that…
Launch of International Mesothelioma Nurse Development Grant
Global organisations campaigning for the eradication of the asbestos hazard and support for the injured have come together to mount a new initiative: The International Mesothelioma Nurse Development Grant.[1] The launch of this pioneering grant took place on 27 August 2025 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Asbestos and Dust Diseases Research Institute (ADDRI), the World Health Organisation’s Collaborating Centre for Elimination of Asbestos-Related Diseases and Mesothelioma UK, the UK-based national asbestos-related cancer charity, were in Phnom Phen as part of a team delivering a three-day training programme aimed at translating knowledge…