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

CISL Living Lab Accelerates Water Efficiency Innovation

Stuart Mitchell

Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) has been selected for support through the new Water Efficiency Cambridgeshire Fund (weCB Fund), helping to accelerate the development and testing of practical solutions to one of the region’s most pressing challenges: water scarcity Cambridgeshire is one of the most water-stressed regions in the UK. At the same time, it is home to a world-leading innovation ecosystem and ambitious plans for future growth. Addressing water scarcity is increasingly recognised as critical to enabling sustainable economic development across the region. Through its Living Lab, CISL…

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CISL launches partnership with Standard Chartered GPB

Stuart Mitchell

Standard Chartered Global Private Bank (“the Private Bank”) and the University of Cambridge’s Institute for Sustainability Leadership (“CISL”), today announced the launch of Standard Chartered Global Private Bank Mastery Programme – Leadership and Legacy at a two-day Kick-Off Seminar in Singapore. The Leadership and Legacy programme is a four-month executive development programme for the Private Bank’s most senior leaders including Market Heads and Team Leads. This programme is aligned with Standard Chartered’s strategic priority to grow its Affluent business through investment in its people. With a backdrop of rapidly evolving…

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New insurance tool developed to protect vulnerable communities from the financial fallout of climate

Stuart Mitchell

Against the background of intensifying physical climate risks, today the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) is launching the ClimateWise Insurability Readiness Matrix, a first of its kind early warning and engagement tool to help insurers better assess and communicate the insurability of locations and projects to financiers, corporates and policymakers.  Natural disasters caused US$318 billion in losses in 2024, 25 per cent above the ten-year average, with over half of those losses uninsured. Detailed in the report “The ClimateWise Insurability Readiness Matrix: A shared language for action,” the tool…

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GaiaSicura joins CISL’s ClimateWise as its newest member

Stuart Mitchell

Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) is pleased to welcome GaiaSicura as the newest member of ClimateWise, its insurance leadership group convened by the Centre for Sustainable Finance. Represented by Founder and CEO William Butler, alongside colleagues Sagal Ali and Kai Cooper, GaiaSicura will join ClimateWise members in advancing research and leadership tools that support the implementation of the ClimateWise Principles and drive sustainable transformation across the global insurance sector. GaiaSicura is London’s first specialist nature-focused insurance broker, with a mission centred on securing a future for nature. Its expertise…

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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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