Tag: University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)

CISL’s leading banking initiative announces new Chair

Stuart Mitchell

Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Caroline Barr, Head of Sustainability Expertise UK at ABN AMRO Bank N.V., U.K. Branch, as the new Chair of the Banking Environment Initiative (BEI). Caroline brings significant experience in the sustainable finance sector, and has been an active contributor across the banking sector on issues related to climate transition, nature, and the role of financial institutions in shaping a more resilient and sustainable economy.  Michael Sheren, CISL Fellow, will continue to support the platform in his role as Vice‑Chair.…

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Closing the Capital Gap for Global Clean Energy Innovators: CISL x TERA-Award host UK Roadshow

Stuart Mitchell

Leaders from investment, academia and industry gathered in London on 26 March to explore how breakthrough energy technologies can move from lab to market – fast enough to meet the demands of the global energy transition.  Hosted by the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership in partnership with the TERA-Award, the roadshow brought together founders, investors and policymakers to examine the UK’s role as a global hub for clean energy innovation- and how this year’s $1.15M TERA-Award can help to scale deep-tech solutions.  “We have the technologies we need – now markets must evolve”  Opening the event, James Cole,…

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IPA partners with CISL to offer best-in-class sustainable marketing training

Stuart Mitchell

The IPA has partnered with the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) to offer its members comprehensive training to help them rethink the role of marketing in sustaining people and the planet. The IPA Excellence in Sustainable Marketing Management course is delivered by CISL across eight weeks of online, tutor-led learning which explores the complexities of brand strategy, consumption behaviour, greenwashing and marketing’s carbon footprint as well as practical strategies for positive change, Throughout the course, delegates will  articulate their ambition for change and deliver a personal Strategy for Action…

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CISL partners with global innovation leaders to accelerate climate solutions through $1M TERA‑Award 2026

Stuart Mitchell

Applications for the TERA-Award 2026 programme are now open, supported by an expanded $1.15 million prize fund, underscoring the urgent need to scale breakthrough technologies capable of driving the global energy transition. Now in its fifth year, the Award continues to invest in innovators developing solutions that can deliver measurable, real-world climate impact. A first prize of $1million will be awarded to the overall winner.   Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) has joined the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) as a strategic international partner for the TERA‑Award 2026 programme for a second year…

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Transition planning momentum builds across the insurance sector

Stuart Mitchell

The insurance industry continues to demonstrate a strong commitment to climate action, according to the 2025 ClimateWise Principles Independent Review. The report, published today by the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), shows that the sector is further embedding climate resilience and transition planning into core business strategies, even as external conditions continue to evolve. The 2025 ClimateWise Principles Review highlights a “culture of improvement,” with members of the initiative achieving a 6% average score increase on a like-for-like basis compared to the previous year. This progress is supported by…

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