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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)
CISL, part of the University of Cambridge, develops leadership and solutions for a sustainable economy.
This year almost half the world's population can take to the polls. We're looking intensely at policy and the role that CISL plays in influencing policy decisions that must be made for a sustainable future. Visit our Policy hub here .
Corporate Leaders Groups Europe's brand-new?Business Agenda report ? is a prime example of our policy advocacy, setting out the business agenda for the new EU Parliament over the next five years.
Our international policy team look to COP29 with their new policy briefing, and Executive Chair, CISL Europe, Dr Martin Porter discusses the crucial need for sustainable business to be directed by public policy.
Our next newsletter will be examining Business Transformation and the key practices and principles businesses need.
What could the green economy expect from a Labour Government?
CISL's Chief Systems Change officer, Eliot Whittington , writes as the UK goes to the polls: business wants clarity, stability, commitment and delivery from the government elected on Friday. Read here .
What could a year of elections mean for the future of our planet?
During June's myriad global elections, our CISL Directors from across our global offices in Brussels, Cambridge and South Africa ( Richard Calland , Ursula Woodburn , Beverley Cornaby & Katherine Quinn ) offer their views on the direction of travel needed in this most pivotal year in our new blog. Read here.
COP29: What to expect
As we look forward to COP29 in November, our new briefing sets out what to expect from the negotiations, the elements needed for a successful outcome, and how the private sector can help to push the international climate agenda forward. These insights will be invaluable for businesses planning to engage with COP29, as well as policymakers seeking to understand the dynamics at play this year.
The Business Agenda for a Sustainable, Competitive and Resilient Europe
Following the recent European elections, a new political cycle begins - during which the EU heads of state will establish a new set of strategic priorities for the next five years. CLG Europe, in partnership with We Mean Business Coalition , published a report designed to serve as a guide for incoming institutions.
CLG UK convenes businesses for a forum to increase net zero ambition
The UK Business Group Alliance for Net Zero (BGA), part of CLG UK, convened a cross-sector working forum, the Business Leaders' Summit to discuss topics where the UK government needs to increase net zero ambition as part of London Climate Action Week 2024.
A comprehensive report will follow in preparation for COP29. Find out more
CISL speaks at Reuters Responsible Business Europe on the role of businesses in the transition to net zero
CEO Lindsay Hooper , and Chief Systems Change Officer, Eliot Whittington , discussed the necessary roadmaps for net zero at the recent conference. Read the full story.
June's blogs
What do businesses need to know about policy and regulations in sustainability? - The EU example
Dr Martin Porter, Executive Chair, CISL Europe, discusses the crucial need for sustainable business to be directed by public policy and for business to embrace its role in activating change for a sustainable future. Read blog .
How will the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive change the way companies operate within the EU?
CISL Fellow Livia Ventura delves into the shift in our recent blog. Read the blog.
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ClimateWise updates Principles to prepare insurers for an evolving disclosure environment
ClimateWise insurance group has updated its reporting framework principles to prepare the sector for evolving disclosure requirements on climate and nature-risk management. Read here.
ClimateWise releases pioneering nature-related financial opportunity use cases
CISL’s ClimateWise, alongside two of its members, Howden and MS Amlin , has developed new nature-related financial opportunity case studies, aimed at galvanising further assessments of the pivotal role the insurance industry can play in supporting nature.
News from the Network
CISL brings together CSOs for a discussion on enabling critical systems change
Ben Kellard , Director of Business Strategy, reflects on the challenges and enabling practices that emerged from discussions with cross-sectoral CSOs at our recent Forum. 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:
???Green Deal implementation will hinge on social and industrial rules, say business leaders ?| FT Sustainable Views
???EU leaders must double down on sustainability to secure a competitive and resilient future ?| Euronews | A joint op-ed from CLG EU chairs on the Business Agenda report was featured in Euronews
???EU must manage social impact of carbon pricing says CLG EU ?| Carbon Pulse
???EU Elections: Security is the buzzword, but what about climate action? ?|?Forbes.com ?| Dr Nina Seega writes on the need to consider finance in EU Elections in Forbes this month
???Comment: Despite extreme heat, climate change barely rated a mention in India's elections ?| Reuters | Dr Priya Rajasekar writes on the Indian Elections and the lack of focus on the climate crisis for Reuters
???With the far right looming large, we must escalate the pace and the scale of the green transition ?| Euronews | Eliot Whittington writes on the need for the green transition to scale up in the face of right-wing political gains in Euronews
???As EV sales slip, can the auto industry navigate bumps in the road to net zero? ?| Reuters | CISL Fellow Ian Ellison featured in Reuters discussing EVs and the road to net zero
???Stop moaning and start acting: Can 'collective effervescence' solve climate change? ?| edie | Katherine Quinn considers whether pessimism is stopping world action in edie
???How companies strive for profitability and sustainability by design ?| Foresight Media | CISL's Diāna Potjomkina featured in Foresight Media article on circular economy in the EU
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