Explore the benefits of sustainable finance systems and develop a plan for creating a sustainable economy with long-term value returns. In today’s business landscape, it’s no longer sufficient for organizations to simply acknowledge global sustainability challenges like climate change, resource depletion, and inequality – they’re expected to lead the way through them. The Sustainable Finance online short course from the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) offers the tools and insights needed to develop financial strategies that create value for society and invest in a sustainable future. Over eight weeks, you’ll learn about the pressures, trends, and opportunities in the current financial system. You’ll also investigate the strategic business implications of social and environmental challenges, and discover how best to plan for the future through sustainable initiatives like impact investing, the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing, and positive screening.

Learn to argue the business case for sustainability, develop integrated sustainability strategies, and implement them throughout your sphere of influence.

Become a leader for sustainable value creation in your organisation. Corporations are under increasing scrutiny for their contributions to society and the environment. Against this backdrop, a business strategy that considers its environmental impact is vital. There is an increased demand for corporate leaders with the ability to drive sustainability and shift the traditional methods of value creation towards the concept of the triple bottom line.

By attending this course, you will look at sustainability from a global, environmental perspective. Following on from the Covid-19 pandemic, the world is refocusing on global warming and climate change, and what actions companies and citizens can take to slow the negative impacts of CO2 emissions. Many organizations avoid the consequences of their unsustainable business practices, and seek to "externalize" – that is to say, transfer- the costs of pollution and climate change to others. Meanwhile the poorest countries suffer from poverty, poor sanitation, hunger or lack other fundamental human rights. Our course considers collaborative initiatives from a range of corporate and global actors, such as the United Nations, allowing us to unpick the threads of sustainable development, globalization, climate change and environmental sustainability. The course will wrap with a summary of the key learning points, followed by an action planning exercise with a view to apply the acquired knowledge and skills immediately upon your return to work. Post-course support is also available in relation to the implementation of your action plan, up to six (6) months following course completion.

This semester will provide students from around the world, with a diverse and multidisciplinary approach to wood science and sustainable management. It will enable participants to contribute to a more sustainable world through the use of engineering tools. The course is delivered entirely in English.

Climate change. Income inequality. Social injustice. These are just three of the big problems of our time. In Sustainable Business Strategy, you will learn how businesses can thrive and grow while simultaneously playing a major role in solving some of these big problems. You will also learn how you as an individual can make a difference.

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the goal to achieve a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, increasing pressures on veal industries, and the depletion of fossil fuels are recurring themes in daily news programmes. However, understanding the precise implications of these issues and their impact on individuals and businesses is crucial. But what does it exactly mean? What are the consequences on you? On business? And what can you do to make a positive change to this situation? How can you find your inner drive to stimulate positive change in business? Let’s find that out together in this Summer Course!

Be at the forefront of sustainable development by learning to leverage cutting-edge disruptive technology for meaningful, high-performance urban solutions.

Sometimes it is difficult to match your skills and experiences to what we would normally expect of a student entering an undergraduate programme. This is because with such a diverse student body, with such a range of life choices, it is not always easy to see whether students and MLA College are a good match for each other.

This course has been designed to equip the next generation of critical thinkers to consider the world’s increasingly complex water challenges. This course will challenge participants to consider water in new ways, develop the tools to do so, and equip them with the skills to apply their learnings in different contexts.

Business and Climate Change will help you understand the science, economic impact, and policy implications of climate change. You’ll explore how companies in various industries are adapting to and preparing for climate change and learn how to identify and communicate emerging opportunities and risks.

Improve your profit and purpose, guided by world-class faculty and experts.

Masterclass in Evaluation for Resilience: Investments in building resilience must be evidence-based and targeted at people in need to ensure no one is left behind. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development underlines the importance of high-quality data generated at the national level to track progress toward development goals. This requires strong localized evaluation systems and the COVID-19 pandemic has only highlighted this.

Achieve long-term growth when you integrate environmental, social, and governance factors into your investment decision-making.

Gain insights into the organisational risks and opportunities posed by climate change, and learn to lead a transition to net-zero emissions, and rewire your business model for long-term value and resilience. As public concern over sustainability challenges and ESG integration intensifies and climate-related organizational risks escalate, the ability to build more resilient business models that thrive in a net-zero economy has fast become a strategic imperative. The Business and Climate Change: Towards Net Zero Emissions online short course from the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) provides a comprehensive understanding of how to mitigate the business risks of climate change and oversee a transition to net-zero emissions for long-term resilience and overall value. Over eight weeks online, you’ll explore real-world examples of successful low carbon initiatives and discover how to utilize innovation to build a resilient, profitable business model for the future, stimulating a ‘triple bottom line’ of people, profit, and the planet. On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with a practical action plan to transition to net-zero emissions and the ability to lead change within your organization and beyond.