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Developing leadership and influenceMaster’s, postgraduate and online learning

For 800 years, the University of Cambridge has fostered leadership, ideas and innovations that have benefited and transformed societies. The University now has a critical role to play to help the world respond to a singular challenge: how to provide for as many as nine billion people by 2050 within a finite envelope of land, water and natural resources, whilst adapting to a warmer, less predictable climate.

The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) brings together business, government and academia to find solutions to critical sustainability challenges.

Capitalising on the world-class, multi-disciplinary strengths of the University of Cambridge, CISL deepens leaders’ insight and understanding through

its executive programmes; builds deep, strategic engagement with leadership companies; and creates opportunities for collaborative inquiry and action through its Business and Policy Leaders Groups.

Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership – an overview

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The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) is a globally influential Institute developing leadership and solutions for a sustainable economy. We believe the economy can be ‘rewired’, through focused collaboration between business, government and finance institutions, to deliver positive outcomes for people and environment. For over three decades we have built the leadership capacity and capabilities of individuals and organisations, and created industry-leading collaborations, to catalyse change and accelerate the path to a sustainable economy. Our practitioner orientated research builds the evidence base for action.

Patron HRH The Prince of Wales

Offices Cambridge, Cape Town and Brussels

Leadership Groups • Corporate Leaders Groups on climate change • Banking Environment Initiative • Investment Leaders Group • ClimateWise for the insurance sector • Natural Capital Impact Group

Network 16,000 alumni and network members 250+ major clients annually

Advisory services Guiding strategy for a sustainable transition

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Introduction

At the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, we focus on building the capacity to effectively tackle the world’s most critical social and environmental challenges. For nearly 30 years, we have worked with business, government and finance leaders to address these challenges. We operate within the 800-year old University of Cambridge, providing world-class research and teaching that business can apply to solving today’s problems.

Our graduate programmes are designed for those working in full-time employment, based on a blended approach of short residential workshops and virtual learning.

We offer content that is specifically designed to provide students with the opportunity to focus on transferable practical solutions, with the purpose of enhancing business value for their organisation, alongside increasing their value to society.

Leaders today are making decisions in a world which is more volatile, complex and uncertain than ever before. Many organisations are recognising the need to respond to and, where possible, inform the changing context in which they operate.

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Leaders today are making decisions in a world which is more volatile, complex and uncertain than ever before. Many organisations are recognising the need to better understand this changing context and equip themselves to lead positive change.

Our hope and expectation is that it will be possible to deliver our graduate courses starting in 2021 with the usual in-person workshops; however the COVID-19 pandemic situation remains uncertain and there might be further ‘waves’ and/or international travel restrictions. We will continue to follow University and government guidance and to monitor and respond to the changing public health situation. Our aim is to achieve the learning outcomes and offer a rich experience, even if in-person participation is not possible for all/some students. During 2020, we have worked with participants and tutors to develop new and creative ways to build peer networks and deepen learning across digital platforms, and have now established a successful track record of high-quality delivery under pandemic-imposed restrictions.

Overview of graduate programmes Cambridge qualification Master of Studies Degree Master of Studies Degree

Focus Interdisciplinary Design for the Built Environment

Sustainability Leadership (Business perspective)

Type of programme Full Master’s degree Full Master’s degree

Accreditation 180 CATS points at level M 180 CATS points at level M

Who would benefit? Professionals with a minimum of 3 years’ experience who are involved in the commissioning, design, construction or management of projects in the built environment, who are looking to expand their understanding of global challenges and opportunities facing the industry.

Mid-career, current and aspiring leaders who want to develop their capacity to drive the business response to sustainability challenges, drawing on the research excellence of the University of Cambridge.

Duration and format • Part time over 2 years• 6 week-long residential workshops in

Cambridge

• Part time over 2 years• 4 week-long residential workshops in

Cambridge

Course emphasis Equipping built environment professionals for strategic decision-making, inventive problem solving and evidence-based design in interdisciplinary design teams.

Specific leadership responses to complex sustainability challenges and opportunities in a business context, and building leadership capacity to think creatively, holistically and systemically.

Progression routes n/a Continuation option for PG Certificate alumni

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Overview of graduateprogrammesCambridge qualification Master of Studies Degree Postgraduate Certificate

Focus Interdisciplinary Design for the Built Environment

Interdisciplinary Design for the Built Environment

Type of programme Full Master’s degree Postgraduate qualification equivalent to 1/3 of a Master’s degree. Progression to IDBE Master’s is available.

Accreditation 180 CATS points at level M 60 CATS points at level M

Who would benefit? Professionals with a minimum of 3 years’ experience who are involved in the commissioning, design, construction or management of projects in the built environment, who are looking to expand their understanding of global challenges and opportunities facing the industry.

Mid-career level professionals involved in all aspects of the built environment who are practitioner focused and not in a position to undertake a research dissertation.

Duration and format • Part time over 2 years• 6 week-long residential workshops in

Cambridge

• Part time over 10 months• 11 days residential in Cambridge via 2

workshops

Course emphasis Equipping built environment professionals for strategic decision-making, inventive problem solving and evidence-based design in interdisciplinary design teams.

Equipping built environment professionals to work better in interdisciplinary teams and respond to sustainability challenges through the design of projects.

Progression routes n/a. Apply to continue to the Master of Studies in Interdisciplinary Design for the Built Environment.


Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certificate

Sustainable Business Sustainable Business(Organisational perspective)

Sustainable Value Chains (Business perspective)

Postgraduate qualification equivalent to 2/3 of a Master’s degree. Progression to Master’s is under development.

Postgraduate qualification equivalent to 1/3 of a Master’s degree. Progression to PG Diploma or Master’s is available.

120 CATS points at level M 60 CATS points at level M

Mid-career professionals who wish to enhance their existing knowledge and gain a higher qualification through practical assignments rather than a research dissertation.

Mid-career professionals who wish to gain a broad and action-oriented introduction to sustainability in a strategic business context, and apply within their organisation.

Mid-career professionals who wish to gain a broad and action-oriented introduction to sustainability in a strategic business context, and apply across their organisation’s value chain.

• Part time over 1.5 to 3.5 years

• 15 days residential inCambridge via workshops and Labs

• Part time over 10 months• 8 days residential in Cambridge via 2 workshops

Provides an opportunity to take a ‘deeper dive’ into topical and emergent leadership responses to sustainability in a business context.

Equipping individuals to respond to sustainability challenges and opportunities in mainstream business practice and ‘real-life’ industry contexts.

Equipping individuals and teams to respond to sustainability challenges and opportunities experienced by organisations seeking to embed sustainability principles across their value chains.

Continuation option for PG Certificate alumni

Apply to continue to the Postgraduate Diploma or Master’s in Sustainability Leadership

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Master of Studies Degree

Sustainability Leadership (Business perspective)

Full Master’s degree

180 CATS points at level M

Mid-career, current and aspiring leaders who want to develop their capacity to drive the business response to sustainability challenges, drawing on the research excellence of the University of Cambridge.

• Part time over 2 years• 4 week-long residential workshops in

Cambridge

Specific leadership responses to complex sustainability challenges and opportunities in a business context, and building leadership capacity to think creatively, holistically and systemically.

Continuation option for PG Certificate in Sustainable Business alumni.

Postgraduate Diploma

Sustainable Business

Postgraduate qualification equivalent to 2/3 of a Master’s degree. Progression to Master’s in Sustainability Leadership is under development.


Mid-career professionals who wish to enhance their existing knowledge and gain a higher qualification through practical assignments rather than a research dissertation.

• Part time over 1.5 to 3.5 years• 15 days residential in Cambridge via

workshops and Labs

Provides an opportunity to take a ‘deeper dive’ into topical and emergent leadership responses to sustainability in a business context.

Continuation option for PG Certificate in Sustainable Business alumni.

Postgraduate Certificate

Sustainable Business(Organisational or Value Chains stream)

Postgraduate qualification equivalent to 1/3 of a Master’s degree. Progression to PG Diploma or Master’s in Sustainability Leadership is available.


Mid-career professionals who wish to gain a broad and action-oriented introduction to sustainability in a strategic business context, and apply either within their organisation (Organisational stream), or across their organisation’s value chain (Value Chains stream).

• Part time over 9 months• 8 days residential in Cambridge via 2

workshops

Equipping individuals to respond to sustainability challenges and opportunities in mainstream business practice and ‘real-life’ contexts, or by organisations seeking to embed sustainability principles across their value chains.

Apply to continue to the Postgraduate Diploma or Master’s in Sustainability Leadership.

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Continuation option for PG Certificate inSustainable Business alumni. A route to continue to a Masters in Sustainability Leadership is under development.

• 15 days taught delivery via online and residential workshops and Labs

• 8 days taught delivery via online and residential workshops


Master of Studies in Interdisciplinary Design for the Built Environment

The fully accredited Master’s course is structured around how individual professionals can better work in interdisciplinary teams to engage with emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges within the built environment such as: sustainability and resilience, health, energy, efficiency, conservation and heritage, stakeholder engagement, and political and regulatory landscapes.

The Master of Studies in Interdisciplinary Design for the Built Environment (IDBE) is a two-year part-time course offered by the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership and supported by the Departments of Architecture and Engineering.

IDBE is an incredible, powerful and transformative course. Learning from professionals from a variety of backgrounds was invaluable. In addition, combining real-life experiences, meaningful projects and a networking environment provided me with an edge in a highly competitive industry.Seun Adekunbi, Infrastructure Management Consultant

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Interdisciplinary Design for the Built Environment (IDBE)

The IDBE courses are structured around how individual professionals can better work in interdisciplinary teams to engage with emerging trends, opportunities and challenges within the built environment. Modules cover: sustainability and resilience; innovation and technology; leadership and interdisciplinary practice; design thinking, and research skills.

The IDBE is offered as a part-time two year Master’s or a ten-month Postgraduate Certificate, delivered by the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership and supported by the Departments of Architecture and Engineering.

I was used to examining work issues through my own particular, narrow, lens but now I was able to see things from a range of other people’s perspectives, which I found fascinating… studying the IDBE has been instrumental to my recent career progression.Gary Cass, Regional Operations Manager, Aedis Regulatory Services Ltd

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Sustainability Leadership for the Built Environment (IDBE)

The programme is offered as a part-time two year Master’s or a ten-month Postgraduate Certificate, delivered by the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership and supported by the Departments of ArchitectureThe University of Cambridge Sustainability Leadership for the Built Environment (IDBE) explores the importance of building knowledge and leadership skills to drive real change through multiple professions and disciplines working together. We teach global best practice through project-based learning, with a focus on collaboration and leadership throughout the course.

Students will:

• Gain a deeper understanding of the global challenges and opportunities of the built environment

• Learn about different systems and approaches from around the world – explored through real life case studies

• Broaden their perspectives and explore new ideas and approaches within a safe environment

• Develop leadership skills to help collaborate effectively and empower them to advocate for themselves, their team and their projects

• Join the CISL alumni Network and connect with leaders and practitioners from around the world

Master of Studies in Sustainability Leadership

The two-year programme aims empower individuals and organisations to take leadership to tackle critical global challenges.It is fully accredited by the University of Cambridge, and is delivered as an interdisciplinary programme by the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, drawing on academic expertise from, among others the Departments of Engineering, Geography, Land Economy and the Cambridge Judge Business School.

The Master of Studies (MSt) in Sustainability Leadership is a full Master’s degree, delivered part-time for working professionals.

The Master’s in Sustainability Leadership at CISL has made a major contribution to my career progression; not only through the direct learning, but also through the connection to an outstanding network of sustainability professionals. Jeremy Harrison, Director Market Development, Forest Stewardship Council

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Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Business

Fully accredited by the University of Cambridge, it is equivalent to two-thirds of a Master’s, and is delivered by the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, in partnership with other University departments including the Cambridge Judge Business School, and Institute for Manufacturing.

Students can take from 18 months to three years to complete this course. Part 1 comprises one of the Postgraduate Certificates in Sustainable Business. Part 2 provides participants with the opportunity to take a ‘deep dive’ into emergent innovations and levers for change in a business context. Learning is highly collaborative and practical, underpinned by academic rigour.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Business (PG Dip) is a Master’s-level graduate programme. It is a flexible, practically-applied option for continued professional development, exploring innovations in sustainable business.

The PGDip has provided me an excellent opportunity to build on my PCSVC course, offering flexibility to balance a full time role in sustainability with ongoing learning. Recently moving from a business role to sustainability, the course combined with the broad networking opportunities have been invaluable to build and expand my knowledge. Critically for me it has significantly increased my confidence and credibility to talk about the key sustainability opportunities and challenges, how other organisations are dealing with them, as well as develop, propose and drive sustainable solutions for Gore Fabrics.Carole Anne Wilkinson, W.L.Gore & Associates (UK) Holding Company

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Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Business

Fully accredited by the University of Cambridge, it is equivalent to two-thirds of a Master’s. This course is delivered via a blended learning approach, with face-to-face and virtual components.

Students can take from 18 months to three years to complete this course. Stage 1 involves completing either the organisational or the value chains stream of the Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Business. Stage 2 provides participants with the opportunity to take a ‘deep dive’ into emergent innovations and levers for change in a business context. Learning is highly collaborative and practical, underpinned by academic rigour.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Business (PG Dip) is a Master’s-level graduate programme. It is a flexible, practically-applied option for continued professional development, exploring innovations in sustainable business.

The PGDip has provided me an excellent opportunity to build on my Postgraduate Certificate course, offering flexibility to balance a full time role in sustainability with ongoing learning. Recently moving from a business role to sustainability, the course combined with the broad networking opportunities have been invaluable to build and expand my knowledge. Critically for me it has significantly increased my confidence and credibility to talk about the key sustainability opportunities and challenges, how other organisations are dealing with them, as well as develop, propose and drive sustainable solutions for Gore Fabrics.Carole Anne Wilkinson, W.L.Gore & Associates (UK) Holding Company

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Postgraduate Certificates in Sustainable Business and Sustainable Value Chains

The ten-month programme, now in its 20th year, is equivalent to one third of a Master’s. It is designed to equip participants with a robust knowledge of global social, environmental and economic trends, helping them to develop the critical skills and confidence to communicate sustainability-related messages effectively, and to embed sustainability into business action.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Business (PCSB).

The ten-month programme, launched in 2014, is equivalent to one third of a Master’s. It aims to provide participants with exposure to a range of established and emergent approaches, tools and techniques for developing resilient and sustainable value chains. The programme equips them with the knowledge and skills to argue the business case for embedding sustainability across value chains, putting insight into action.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Value Chains (PCSVC).

To progress the sustainability agenda, you not only need the passion and commitment to do it, but also the knowledge. CISL has given me the fundamentals and latest understanding in the field through access to an overwhelming array of academic resources and the best learning ambience.Mayu Avila, Regional Director Corporate Sustainability, HSBC Latin America

There are many sustainability courses, but PCSVC is unique. The Cambridge setting, the faculty’s knowledge, the people you meet, the social and personal experience. This programme will remain a highlight in my educational career.Sascha Reimann, Airbus, PCSVC Cohort 3

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There are many sustainability courses, but the Postgraduate Certificate is unique. The Cambridge setting, the faculty’s knowledge, the people you meet, the social and personal experience. This programme will remain a highlight in my educational career.Sascha Reimann, Head of Logistics Contract Management, Airbus

This stream is designed to equip participants with a robust knowledge of global social, environmental and economic trends, helping them to develop the critical skills and confidence to communicate sustainability-related messages effectively, and to embed sustainability into business action.

Organisational Stream This stream aims to provide participants with exposure to a range of established and emergent approaches, tools and techniques for developing resilient and sustainable value chains. Formerly known as PCSVC, the programme equips students with the knowledge and skills to argue the business case for embedding sustainability across value chains, putting insight into action.

Value Chain Stream

The Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Business (PCSB) is a ten-month programme. It is offered with two streams meaning that the course is tailored to the student’s professional interests and caters for an individual’s learning requirements.

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The Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Business (PCSB) is anine-month programme. It is offered with two streams meaning thatthe course is tailored to the student’s professional interests andcaters for an individual’s learning requirements.

Postgraduate Certificates in Sustainable Business and Sustainable Value Chains

The ten-month programme, now in its 20th year, is equivalent to one third of a Master’s. It is designed to equip participants with a robust knowledge of global social, environmental and economic trends, helping them to develop the critical skills and confidence to communicate sustainability-related messages effectively, and to embed sustainability into business action.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Business (PCSB).

The ten-month programme, launched in 2014, is equivalent to one third of a Master’s. It aims to provide participants with exposure to a range of established and emergent approaches, tools and techniques for developing resilient and sustainable value chains. The programme equips them with the knowledge and skills to argue the business case for embedding sustainability across value chains, putting insight into action.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Value Chains (PCSVC).


There are many sustainability courses, but PCSVC is unique. The Cambridge setting, the faculty’s knowledge, the people you meet, the social and personal experience. This programme will remain a highlight in my educational career.Sascha Reimann, Airbus, PCSVC Cohort 3

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This stream is designed to equip participants with a robust knowledge of global social, environmental and economic trends, and how business can catalyse wider system-level change. The programme equips candidates with the knowledge and skills to develop the strategic business case for organisational change, embed sustainability into business action and lead organisational change.

This stream aims to provide participants with exposure to a rangeof approaches, tools and techniques for developing resilient and sustainable value chains. Formerly known as PCSVC, the programme equips candidates with the knowledge and skills to influence and engage customers, to shape the market context and argue the business case for embedding sustainability acrossvalue chains.


Residential short courses

With access to cutting-edge insight, best practice and peer learning, you will experience an engaging ‘masterclass’ in a specific sustainability topic. The workshops are designed to support your continued professional development, and equip you with the knowledge and tools to return to your organisation with a clear direction and plan to implement change.

Lab topics and themes include:• Business model Innovation• Leadership• Embedding natural capital• The Circular Economy• Innovation for resilience

Our two-day immersive Sustainability Leadership Labs focus on pressing issues and emerging opportunities, with real application to your organisation.

The Labs provide a forum for open discussion, challenge andan opportunity for the business world and academia to cometogether in a collaborative way.Elizabeth Wild, Social Responsibility Director, BP

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Residential short courses

With access to cutting-edge insight, best practice and peer learning, you will experience action based learning in a specific sustainability topic. The workshops are designed to support your continued professional development, and equip you with the knowledge and tools to return to your organisation with a clear direction and plan to implement change.

The topics and themes of our Labs include:• Leadership• The Circular Economy• Business Model Innovation• Embedding Natural Capital

Our two-day immersive Sustainability Leadership Labs focus on pressing issues and emerging opportunities, with real application to your organisation.

The leadership Labs are the place to meet like-minded people,to discuss the changes that are so needed. The Lab is a safeenvironment to share and learn about business success and failure.Galina Shishkova, Project Manager, Global Sustainability,C&A

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Individual Labs are not credit bearing from the University but can be undertaken for continuing professional development. They form the taught element of stage 2 of the PG Diploma in Sustainable Business.

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Short courses

Online tutor-assisted short course

Available entirely online, anywhere in the world, our part-time Business Sustainability Management course empowers individuals and organisations to take the lead in tackling critical global challenges. The 8-week part-time course includes ongoing guidance and support from expert tutors, and is designed to help participants devise their own action plan for integrating sustainable practices into their business strategy. You’ll leave this tutor-assisted course with well-rounded knowledge and your own approach to sustainability.

The course gave me a holistic understanding of sustainability leadership and how leveraging sustainability can create new market opportunities, fuel innovation and be the catalyst for power partnerships that increase your competitive advantage.Jayne Harvey, Founder and CEO, Lily & Mortimer, Thailand

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Online tutor-assisted short coursesAvailable entirely online, anywhere in the world, our flexible, tutor-assisted part-time courses empower individuals to lead and drive change.

The eight-week part-time course is designed to help participants devise their own action plan for integrating sustainable practices into their business strategy. The course will equip you with well-rounded knowledge and the confidence to argue the business case for sustainability.


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Business Sustainability Management Online

High Impact Leadership OnlineThe eight-week part-time course is for future-focused current and aspiring business leaders who want to pioneer meaningful change in any context. You’ll be equipped with versatile leadership skills and develop leadership strategies relevant to a changing business world.

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Online tutor-assisted short coursesAvailable entirely online, anywhere in the world, our flexible, tutor-assisted part-time courses empower individuals to lead and drive change.

The eight-week part-time course is designed to help participants devise their own action plan for integrating sustainable practices into their business strategy. The course will equip you with well-rounded knowledge and the confidence to argue the business case for sustainability.


www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/learnonline

Business Sustainability Management Online

High Impact Leadership OnlineThe eight-week part-time course is for future-focused current and aspiring business leaders who want to pioneer meaningful change in any context. You’ll be equipped with versatile leadership skills and develop leadership strategies relevant to a changing business world.

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Sustainable FinanceGain an in-depth understanding of the social and environmental pressures facing the current financial system, and explore how sus-tainable finance strategies can create long-term value for business and society.

Sustainable Supply Chain ManagementFrom climate change disruption to rapid innovation in technology, supply chain management is an increasingly complex and challeng-ing task. This online course is designed to upskill professionals to create future-focused sustainable supply chain strategies.

Communicating for Influence and Impact Develop your communication skills to overcome barriers and influ-ence change within and beyond your networks. Build the knowledge and skills to embed purpose in your organisation using impactful communication, storytelling and other techniques to influence change.

High Impact LeadershipDesigned for future-focused current and aspiring business leaders, this online course explores a holistic approach to leadership to deliver meaningful outcomes. You’ll be equipped with versatile lead-ership skills and develop leadership strategies relevant to a changing business world.

Business Sustainability ManagementDesigned to address the growing need for sustainability practices in business. Gain the knowledge and confidence to argue the business case for sustainability and the tools to pioneer meaningful change throughout your organisation.

Sustainability Essentials for BusinessThis self-paced four hour online sustainability course helps individ-uals understand global sustainability trends and effective business responses. The learner-centric design allows users to learn in their own time, completing modules over a number of days or weeks anywhere around the world.

Online courses are not credit bearing from the University but can be undertaken for continuing professional development. Candidates who successfully complete a CISL online course may apply to continue their learning journey through a Postgraduate course.

Online tutor-assisted short course

Available entirely online, anywhere in the world, our part-time Business Sustainability Management course empowers individuals and organisations to take the lead in tackling critical global challenges. The 8-week part-time course includes ongoing guidance and support from expert tutors, and is designed to help participants devise their own action plan for integrating sustainable practices into their business strategy. You’ll leave this tutor-assisted course with well-rounded knowledge and your own approach to sustainability.


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The CISL Network

Sustainability leadership requires deep knowledge and understanding. It requires progressive, ambitious, courageous leadership. And it requires collaborative action.

Members of our Network can enjoy access to ongoing professional development, networking events including reunions, gala dinners and roundtable discussions and the latest thinking, action and research from CISL and the University of Cambridge.

We provide opportunities to connect with alumni and members who share an interest in sustainability leadership, and our regional CISL ambassadors who champion our work have also set up groups of common interest in countries worldwide.

We are proud of the CISL Network which includes alumni of our graduate programmes, participants from our executive education programmes, members of our business leadership groups and expert faculty and contributors to our work.

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The CISL Network

Sustainability leadership requires deep knowledge and understanding. It requires progressive, ambitious, courageous leadership. And it requires collaborative action.

Members of our Network enjoy access to ongoing professional development, networking events including reunions, gala dinners and roundtable discussions, and access to the latest thinking, action and research from CISL and the University of Cambridge.

We provide opportunities to connect with alumni and members who share an interest in sustainability leadership. Our regional CISL ambassadors who champion our work manage groups of common interest in countries worldwide.

We have active alumni groups in Asia, Australia, Europe, Middle East and the USA.

We are proud of the CISL Network which includes alumni of our graduate programmes, participants from our executive education programmes, members of our business platforms and expert faculty and contributors to our work.

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A snapshot of some of our work

African Development Bank: Equipped key individuals in mainstream roles with the knowledge and skills to integrate climate change into existing policies and operations.

Anglo American: Built the knowledge and understanding of executives to enhance the company’s contribution to social development in the regions in which it operates.

DEWA: Provided one-day programme for the top management and the senior leadership team and a two-day programme for the senior managers, exploring international leadership and organisational excellence, in order to support DEWA’s vision as a world-class sustainable utility and the implementation of ambitious sustainability goals.

Guangdong Province, China: Equipped Mayors and senior departmental leaders from across the Province with insight into innovative technological, regulatory and commercial approaches to achieve sustainable economic growth and urbanisation.

Interface: Helped leading carpet manufacturer Interface engage suppliers on sustainability in order to reduce CO2 and accelerate performance towards the circular economy.

Jaguar Land Rover: Engaged specific functions to translate sustainability goals into science-based targets and develop a strategy to decouple business environmental impact from business growth.

Nedbank: Supported one of South Africa’s largest financial institutions with the development of a strategy framework for sustainable development finance innovation, which has resulted in integrating sustainability considerations into the bank’s decision criteria.

The Tata Group: Assisted Chief Executives and Managing Directors from the main operating companies to build organisational resilience to climate change and a growth strategy in a low carbon economy.

We work with more than 250 major organisations each year. For example:

Other organisations we work with include:3M – AON – Anglian Water – Asda – Asian Development Bank – Aviva – Barclays – Beijing Municipal Government – BNP Paribas BNY Mellon – BT – Deutsch Bank – DSM – Goldman Sachs – GSK – HSBC – Interserve – Kering – Kingfisher – Lloyds Banking Group Mars – Mondi – Nestlé – Network Rail – Nordea – Novo Nordisk – Olam – Old Mutual Group – Philips – Sainsbury’s – Skanska – Sky Standard Chartered – Unilever – Volac – The World Bank – Zurich

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Who we work withEach year we work with over 600 organisations worldwide, helping thousands of leaders across business, finance and policy deliver impact for a sustainable future.

Strategic partners

We bring together business, government and finance groups to tackle challenges they could not solve alone.

These groups include:

The Prince of Wales’s Corporate Leaders’ GroupA cross-section of European business leaders that advocates forward-looking solutions on climate change to policymakers and business peers.

CISL’s business and policy leaderships groups give a collective voice to business, government and finance leaders, enabling them to influence policy and practice. We unite partners around problems of shared interest and work, helping them to identify solutions and advocate change. In doing so we foster an exchange of ideas across traditional boundaries to generate new, actionable thinking.

Supporting collective action towards a sustainable economy

Banking Environment InitiativeSome of the world’s largest banks working to lead their industry in directing capital towards sustainable economic development.

EU Green Growth PlatformFacilitating business and EU ministers to address the economic challenges and opportunities involved in the transition to a sustainable economy.

ClimateWise for the insurance sectorA global network of insurers who share a commitment to reducing the impact of climate change on society, as well as the insurance industry.

Natural Capital Impact GroupA global network of companies working collaboratively, to determine how business can sustain the natural world and its resources through its strategies and operating practices.

Investment Leaders GroupManagers and asset owners focused on shifting the investment community towards responsible, long-term value creation.



Collective action for greater impact in policy and practice

Leading cross-sectoral UK business voice supporting policy leadership for a climate neutral economy by 2050

Global banks working to lead their industry in directing capital towards environmentally and socially sustainable economic development

Leading cross-sectoral EU business voice supporting policy leadership for a climate neutral economy by 2050

Leading investment managers and asset owners working to help shift the investment chain towards responsible, long-term value creation

Global network of companies working to determine how business can sustain the natural world and its resources

Leading insurers, reinsurers and brokers and who share a commitment to reducing the impact of climate change

Find out moreFor more information about our postgraduate programmes, please contact us at:

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• build new knowledge and insight into criticalchallenges and leading-edge responses

• strengthen leadership skills• create strategies for action

• enhance the ability and motivation to translatenew knowledge and awareness into practice

• enable participants to think systemically in orderto engage with the interconnected nature of oursocial, environmental and economic systems.

What are the benefits of our programmes?

Our programmes are designed to:

Our Network is made up of over 16,000 senior leaders, executives and sustainability practitioners from around the world. Many of our relationships are multi-year engagements where we support different teams and divisions across major organisations. In this way, real impact is achieved by embedding sustainability into the decisions and operations of key functions.

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