The CISL Newsletter

In March we looked at the leadership needed to meet the unprecedented ecological, societal and geopolitical challenges we collectively face in the decades to come. Read about the Global Leadership in the Age of Turbulence Summit hosted by CISL last month, where we brought together influential thinkers, experts and leaders to discuss those challenges; and hear from our CEO, Lindsay Hooper, as she considers why good leadership is needed now more than ever.

We highlight the strong message from 100 business leaders to the EU to cut greenhouse gas emissions of at least 90 per cent by 2040, convened by Corporate Leaders Group Europe. We also celebrate one of our own trailblazing leaders , Dr Nina Seega, Director of Sustainable Finance; and, finally, in this month’s blogs, CISL Senior Associate and one of the facilitators for the Sustainability Practitioners Programme, KHANYI MLAMBO , discusses?the need for a comprehensive leadership approach to sustainability challenges in South Africa and beyond. ?

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CISL welcomes delegates to discuss 'Global Leadership in the Age of Turbulence'

CISL brought together influential thinkers, experts and leaders for a two-day summit last month to address the unprecedented challenges that currently face global leadership.

We're producing a report in the upcoming months, synthesising insights from the event, to inform the leadership agenda over the coming critical year. Register your interest to receive a copy .

CISL CEO on why leadership is needed now more than ever

With climate and nature in crisis and geopolitical tensions, conflict and AI dominating political agendas, CISL's CEO Lindsay Hooper reflects on the challenges facing global leadership and what they mean for sustainability. Read more.

Asia's crucial role as a leader in global sustainable business

In the midst of a global business context where sustainable outcomes are becoming an ever-important consideration, Munish Datta ????? ????? , CISL Fellow, discusses how Asia is becoming a driving global force in terms of opportunity, innovation, and resources. Read more.

See more:

• CISL's Business & Sustainability Programme
• From 1994 to 2054: transformative leadership for a sustainable, equitable world

Business tells EU: aim for 90% cut in emissions by 2040

Leaders from over 100 organisations convened by Corporate Leaders Group Europe and the We Mean Business Coalition - including IKEA, Coca Cola, Unilever and Google - have signed a joint letter to the EU. Read more.

CISL launches fundraising for the Living Lab

Help us to achieve our vision of turning our award-winning sustainably retrofitted office and innovation hub, the Entopia building, into a Living Lab for sustainability innovation. The Living Lab will provide a test bed for innovation and communication of new solutions with the potential to drive higher sustainability ambition and impact throughout the built environment. Read more.

Courses

• Postgraduate study for mid-career professionals
• Self-paced and tutor assisted online learning courses
• Strategic business and sustainability leadership workshops for executives
• Customised learning

Job Opportunities at CISL

6-month Internship – Strategic Communication/Events (CISL Belgium) ??- Closing date 14 April 2024

6-month Internship - Policy (CISL Brussels) - Closing date 21 April 2024

Addressing nature in agri-food businesses with ASDA

Unsustainable agriculture is a main driver of nature loss. We've released a report in partnership with ASDA and four of their suppliers to understand how they can take nature-positive action. Go to the report.

Student Spotlights

Hear from CISL's postgraduate students about their experiences, challenges, and triumphs while studying our Sustainable Business and Sustainable Built Environment programmes in our new Student Spotlights video series.

Webinar: What is Sustainable Marketing?

What is the role of marketing in driving the sustainable transformation? Charlie Thompson and Jaideep Prabhu , had a conversation about this with Munish Datta. Watch the webinar which includes details of the online and in-person sustainable marketing programmes offered by the University of Cambridge. Watch the webinar.

Green Growth Partnership dinner discusses the 2040 goal

On 25 March, after the EU Environment Council, the Green Growth Partnership - a strategic partnership between Corporate Leaders Groups Europe and the Green Growth Group of Member States - held a dinner between Environment and Climate Ministers and other senior officials from 13 EU countries, the European Commission and leading businesses from CLG Europe and The Shift vzw/asbl Belgium. Read more.

Blogs

The Crucial Role of Leadership in Sustainable Development: Bridging the Gap for a Better Future

Khanyi Mlambo, CISL Senior Associate, discusses the need for a comprehensive leadership approach to sustainability challenges in South Africa and beyond. Read more.

A breath of fresh air for the built environment

As part of CISL's Living Lab, Rishi Chowdhury , Co-Founder of Incube Space , discusses the opportunities presented in teaming up with the Entopia Building to accelerate innovation in the built environment. Read more.

CISL in the news

Hear from CISL staff as they provide opinions and commentary on some of the key stories in the media this month:

?? Dr Nina Seega, Director of Sustainable Finance, recognised as one of Reuters' Trailblazing Women in Climate | Reuters | Dr Nina Seega was named as one of Reuters' Trailblazing Women in Climate

?? CISL's Canopy selected as one of Europe's leading startup hubs by the Financial Times | Financial Times

?? EU countries' approval of contested nature restoration law hangs in the balance | Euractiv | Programme Manager Adeline Rochet was quoted in Euractiv

?? Harry Greenfield: "Farmers can't be expected to tackle the climate and nature crisis on their own" | Farm News | Farmers Guardian | Harry Greenfield , Nature Lead at CISL, wrote an op-ed for Farmers Guardian

?? European businesses want robust climate targets and politicians must listen | Sustainable Views | Ursula Woodburn , Director of CLG Europe, wrote an op-ed for Sustainable Views

?? Coca-Cola, Unilever: Big businesses call for EU emission reduction target of 'at least' 90% by 2040 | The Brussels Times

?? UN climate chief pleads for funding as government budgets feel strain | Financial Times

?? The planet is going bankrupt: We must invest in climate disaster risk | Forbes | Dr Nina Seega, Director of Centre for Sustainable Finance, on the need for managing climate risk for Forbes