The CISL Newsletter
Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)
CISL, part of the University of Cambridge, develops leadership and solutions for a sustainable economy.
During April we focused on why we need to put people at the heart of a just transition. We examined the deep interconnectedness of business, climate and socioeconomics, and considered how the private sector can impact the lived experiences of communities and individuals. Read our?Global Leadership in the Age of Turbulence?report - a synthesis of the dominant themes that emerged from the discussions from our inaugural?Summit in February, in particular the need for effective leadership.
Elsewhere, Dr Priya Rajasekar , convenor of our?Business and Social Justice?course considers the impact businesses can make when they focus on the 'S' in ESG.
In our next newsletter we will be examining the Built Environment, with a closer look at the value it can create for people, nature and climate as demands on the sector grow. To stay up to date with our latest work,?sign up for email updates.
Global Leadership in the Age of Turbulence report
On Earth Day, 22 April, CISL launched new report Global Leadership in the Age of Turbulence, exploring the tough and courageous decisions needed from leaders to inspire and empower action at scale.
Following our inaugural Global Leadership Summit earlier this year, which brought together experts and thought leaders from across international sectors, the report synthesises the rich and challenging discussions that unfolded. It also offers recommendations on the actions needed to address the unprecedented challenges that currently face global leadership, all of which offer hope for the way forward.
Canopy members and accelerator programme alumni have strong showing in Forbes 30 Under 30 2024
CISL's Canopy and Accelerator alumni have been recognised in this year's Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe, which spotlights the top industry figures across Europe. The list illustrates the power young entrepreneurs and leaders have to transform business and society. Keep reading.
The role of diversity in business decision-making
In this blog, Priya Rajasekar explains the importance of knowledge diversity that allows informed decision-making.
Priya Rajasekar led the development of CISL's Business and Social Justice: A Force for Social Change course in the hopes of inspiring professionals to place people at the heart of business operations. Read Priya's blog now.
Business and Social Justice: A force for social change
Where does a business begin its conversation and work on social justice? CISL has developed 'Business and Social Justice: A force for social change' in response to the growing recognition of the critical role of business in addressing the social dimension of sustainability issues.
Join this 8-week, tutor-led online learning course to explore the societal role of business in achieving an equitable world. Find out more.
Special Circular Economy Webinar
As part of the World Circular Economy Forum's programme of side events, Corporate Leaders Group Europe's Materials and Products Taskforce hosted a webinar titled 'How the new EU institutions can kickstart the Circular Economy'. Watch the webinar here.
Sustainable marketing: Putting people first
Alexis Eyre and Paul Randle, CISL alumni, advisory panel members, and assessors on the Sustainable Marketing, Media, and Creative course, spoke to Charlie Thompson, CISL Director of Commercial Strategy, discussing the core concepts behind their new book and their next steps in the mission to transform marketing. Watch the video here.
Postgraduate Student Spotlights
Want to hear first-hand what it's like to study one of CISL's part-time postgraduate sustainable built environment programmes? Seven of our students share their experiences of studying the Master's in Interdisciplinary Design for the Built Environment (IDBE). Watch here.
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April blogs
Filling a gap in community social space
Publicly funded social infrastructure is vanishing, but supermarkets and retailers are providing much-needed space and resources. Caroline Lee, Senior Research Associate, and Rosa Marks, Research Assistant, ask if it's time to recognise their contribution. Read the blog
Geo-politics and social justice - Do we need activists or actionists?
Salil Tripathi, CISL Senior Associate, explains the need for actionists, including businesses and civil society organisations, to lead change that achieves social justice. Read the blog
Just transition: why is it so difficult?
Tracey Davies, course contributor and executive director of the non-profit shareholder activism organisation Just Share, explores the deep-rooted struggles that need to be reframed for change to be possible. Read the blog
Why decent and inclusive circular jobs hold the key to progress
CISL's Bianca Drotleff and Krisztina Zálnoky reflect on why a socially just transition to a circular economy is essential to ensuring equitable benefits for all workers if the EU is to deliver upon its Green Deal ambition to 'leave no person and place behind'. Read the blog.
Thought Leadership: People in Sustainability
Putting people at the heart of decision making. Find out more about CISL's thought leadership on our?reports page.
Towards a Just Transition for SMEs
CISL's Banking Environment Initiative has published a Bank Action Guide to help banks begin to facilitate a just transition for acutely vulnerable SMEs and assert their role as key partners to communities and civil society, contributing to a more resilient, inclusive and sustainable global economy. Read the report.
Inclusive Circularity: Creating decent and fair jobs in the EU
CLG Europe's Materials & Products Taskforce has released a report on the importance of the connection between the transition to a circular economy and the creation of decent and inclusive jobs for all. Read the report.
In the News
Hear from CISL staff as they provide opinions and commentary on some of the key stories in the media this month:
???Ursula Woodburn Op-ed on 2040 Climate Target: European businesses want robust climate targets and politicians must listen?| Financial Times | European businesses want robust climate targets and politicians must listen, writes Ursula Woodburn in the Financial Times
???Canopy member discusses Billie Eilish and sustainability in music on BBC News?| BBC News | Canopy member Greg Cochrane was featured on BBC News talking about Billie Eilish's sustainability plan for her new album
???Is the energy transition in trouble??| BusinessGreen | Governments must step up to support clean energy companies facing a number of challenges in today's shifting world order, writes CISL's Katherine Quinn in BusinessGreen
???Why the insurance industry needs to step up and finance the green transition?| Sustainable Views | Ursula Woodburn, Director of CISL’s Europe office and the Corporate Leaders Group Europe, explains how insurers can take action to help mitigate against the effects of climate change and why MEPs can influence this.