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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 01/09/2026

🗽 New York, we're coming. At #ClimateWeekNYC 2026, CISL will be exploring how markets, policy and finance can unlock sustainable growth and resilience, while convening two flagship events on 22 Sept. See our programme: www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/events/climate-w…

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 07/07/2026

Water is one of the defining constraints on Cambridge's future growth. Through CISL's #LivingLab, we're helping to test and validate practical water-efficiency solutions that support a growing economy while strengthening resilience. 💧 Read more: ow.ly/MNvU50Zlays

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 22/06/2026

Launching at London Climate Action Week: Cambridge: Investing in Climate Innovation - a new prospectus showing how Cambridge is translating world‑leading science into scalable solutions and investable opportunities across key systems. 👉 ow.ly/FMWu50ZeFrQ

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 17/03/2026

🥳CISL's Canopy has been named by the Financial Times as one of Europe’s Leading Start‑Up Hubs - for the 3rd year running. 🏆 #10 in the UK 🏆 Only Cambridge hub included Read more 👇 ow.ly/tE5n50Yv9np #CISL #ClimateTech #Startups #FTRanking

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 05/03/2026

We’re proud to partner with the $1M TERA‑Awards. CISL will help strengthen the programme’s impact framework for climate innovation on: 🤖 AI × Energy ⚡ NextGen Energy 🟢 Green Fuels 🔋 Storage & Conversion 💡 Energy Saving 🌐 Smart Energy Apply ow.ly/9LML50YpHCK

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 27/02/2026

👋Excited to welcome the third Trust in Sustainability Accelerator cohort, in partnership with BSI, to Cambridge! Nine global start-ups are advancing trusted, tech-enabled solutions for sustainable value chains. Learn more: ow.ly/xMkS50YmYN7

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 19/02/2026

🌿 The future of agri-food must be nature-positive. Join us in Brussels on 25 March for an all-day innovation sprint to scale sustainable business models. 📍 Sofitel Brussels Europe 🕘 09:00 start 🔗 Register: ow.ly/Nq7X50YifWT

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 05/02/2026

Support for bold climate action is waning in many G7 countries. Our report shows how leaders can rebuild public consent with a positive, credible vision: deliver gains, play to strengths, believe in better. Essential reading for policymakers & business 🔗 ow.ly/nnyn50Y8grn

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 28/01/2026

In 2025, sustainability moved from glossy goals to the hard reality of implementation. Despite the challenges, momentum proved resilient. Our Annual Review launches today - showing how Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership works to help leaders shape future markets 👉 ow.ly/Lh4c50Y4oPe

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 25/11/2025

"#COP30 wasn't just a conference—it was a preview of our climate future. Belém showed us what's at stake." Dr Nina Seega shares her reflections on the key wins and remaining gaps in her latest Forbes piece: lnkd.in/eN_8ZAK3?utm_source=hootsui…

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 05/11/2025

📢 We're pleased to support the Ellen MacArthur Foundation #2030PlasticsAgenda for Business. 🔗 Join us to take the lead, have the opportunity to shape the market and set up for long-term resilience: ow.ly/XG9Y50XmAvz

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 05/09/2025

👋 We welcomed @commonseac.parliament.uk to Cambridge yesterday alongside experts from finance, aviation, policy & the built environment to support MPs in shaping bold, green policy. 🔗: cisl.cam.ac.uk/news/cisl-we... @tobyperkinsmp.bsky.social @pippaheylings.bsky.social

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 19/08/2025

👩‍⚕️Continuing our focus on where real market transformation takes place, this week we're shining a spotlight on health systems and how to unlock win-wins that support people’s health and the economy, and how businesses can support a healthier society. 👉 cisl.shorthandstories.com/transforming...

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 14/08/2025

📢We're pleased to announce a new project with RICS. This collaboration aims to align CISL’s sustainability leadership expertise with RICS’ mission to achieve a built and natural environment that is sustainable, resilient and inclusive for all. 👉 ow.ly/EJPk50WG89L

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 07/08/2025

🏆 The Entopia Building – CISL’s retrofit HQ in Cambridge – has been shortlisted for the 2025 RIBA Reinvention Award! Already a multi-award winner, Entopia is a Living Lab for sustainable innovation in the built environment. More: bit.ly/EntopiaRIBA

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 05/08/2025

Last week, we welcomed leaders to the formal launch of the #LivingLab – a collaborative innovation community in our award-winning Entopia HQ. 👉 Join a knowledge, innovation & action community driving systemic change across the built environment sector: ow.ly/lNy450WzVcz

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 29/07/2025

🏡Did you know that Cambridge homes = 27% of the city's emissions? To hit #NetZero by 2030, @camcitco.bsky.social and @cisl.cam.ac.uk new report on scaling up retrofits details the 6 key actions with transformative climate, health and job benefits. Find out more 👉https://ow.ly/NZUg50WwBsb

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 28/07/2025

🏗️The built environment shapes how we all live, work and move. Find out how CISL is working with businesses, innovators, investors and policymakers to incubate new solutions, drive green building standards, and scale sustainable infrastructure cisl.shorthandstories.com/transforming...

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 28/07/2025

👋We're delighted to have welcomed a distinguished group of new Fellows and Senior Associates to our global network of sustainability leaders over the past year. Read the full story www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/news/cambrid...

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 24/07/2025

🌍 A major market disruption is coming to the global food system. In our new paper, CISL Fellow Paul Gilding argues: transformation isn’t optional—it’s inevitable. Will we act fast enough to build a renewable food system, or face crisis? 🔗 Read more: ow.ly/OfnV50WuuR9

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 23/07/2025

🛒We need a systemic approach to local problems such as losing supermarket cafés, argues CISL Fellow @cazzerlee.bsky.social in her latest op ed for @thegrocer.bsky.social. Read👉https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/comment-and-opinion/losing-supermarket-cafes-means-losing-vital-community-spaces/705859.article

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 21/07/2025

🚜🌾Land, food, and agriculture sit at the heart of society, playing a critical role in our economy, health and culture but also providing a powerful connection to climate and nature challenges. Discover how CISL is helping transform these systems 👉https://ow.ly/plS250WswA4

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 16/07/2025

📢👑We are pleased to announce our partnership with @thecrownestate.bsky.social to accelerate sustainable innovation and collaboration in the built environment and support nature recovery across the UK. Read the full story here: www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/news/cisl-an...

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 15/07/2025

📢 Announcing the Ibero-American Business Network for Green Growth: a coalition of 17 groups driving sustainable, inclusive growth in Latin America. Ahead of #COP30 in Brazil, we commit to a just, resilient energy transition. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/greenIABN

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 14/07/2025

🔋The shift to electrify energy is accelerating, with innovations opening the door to a cheaper, efficient, cleaner & secure energy system. 🔦Find out how CISL is supporting this shift to accelerate #renewables, phase out #FossilFuels, & ensure access 👉 ow.ly/awtz50WpjMz

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 10/07/2025

🔓Blended finance is key to unlocking private capital for sustainable development in EMDEs—but risk perceptions, fragmentation & inefficiencies still block progress. Our new report explores barriers, solutions & pathways to scale. 🔗https://ow.ly/UPe850WntYw

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 08/07/2025

"Our report provides essential guidance for driving meaningful change, and offer[s] a strategic blueprint for organisations ready to lead.” The latest CISL x BSI report covered in @yahoonews.com today 👉https://www.yahoo.com/news/circularity-tipping-point-trust-bsi-185352730.html?guccounter=1

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 08/07/2025

In partnership with BSI we've launched a global study exploring trust as the key to accelerating circularity. Read the report 👉https://www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/news-and-resources/publications/tipping-point-building-trust-circular-economy Explore the campaign 👉https://ow.ly/na7y50Wm8nI

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 27/06/2025

We were thrilled to host a roundtable at Goals House during #LCAW2025 with our CIO @jamestweeets.bsky.social and co-host Rachel Barré, marking our new partnership with L'Oréal. We explored how to turn promising sustainability innovations into scalable global solutions. 🌍

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 26/06/2025

🌿 New report: "Building Capacity to Identify & Assess Nature-Related Financial Risks" — a collab by our Centre for Sustainable Finance team, DBS, UOB, OCBC explores financial impacts of nature-related risks. Read → cisl.cam.ac.uk/news-and-res...

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 23/06/2025

Kicking off #LCAW2025, we convened a series of workshops today with a diverse group of stakeholders to explore insights to accelerating blended finance in EMDEs. Find out more about the rest of the events we'll be running 👉https://www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/events/london-climate-action-week-21-29-june-2025

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 23/06/2025

💄We’re delighted to announce our partnership with @lorealgroupe.bsky.social, launching a new accelerator programme run by our @cisl-canopy.bsky.social experts, which will seek & support startups, SMEs & established innovative companies with ready-to-pilot solutions. Apply 👉 ow.ly/aC8250WeRep

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 23/06/2025

🎡 We're in the capital kicking off our #LCAW2025 events today - ready for a week filled with action across sectors to drive transformative change, the focus of our new campaign, coming soon. Sign up here to make sure you don't miss it 👉web.cisl.cam.ac.uk/cn/arm1c/tsapr

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 20/06/2025

We are pleased to announce that Alice Spencer has been appointed as our permanent Executive Director of Education. Under Alice’s leadership, thousands of leaders worldwide have gone on to align business performance with positive outcomes for society.👉 ow.ly/23i350WcKna

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 19/06/2025

🚈 We’re heading to the UK capital next week for #LCAW2025 next week, to mobilise businesses, investors and policy-makers to drive transformative change across markets. Check out our schedule: www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/events/londo... #CISLLCAW2025

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 18/06/2025

🏡 Retrofitting isn’t just a carbon fix — it’s a strategic investment. @cisl.cam.ac.uk new report shows how banks, insurers, and government can unlock healthier, more resilient homes and tap into real financial value. 👉 ow.ly/yRBo50W8uWs

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 17/06/2025

🌊 Our Nature Lead Harry Greenfield commented on why last week's #UnitedNationsOceansConference signalled an increase in recognition for the importance of ocean protection - and why there is a clear business case for it too. Read his response 👇 www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/news/all-sea...

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 12/06/2025

🏆We are delighted to share that our CEO, Lindsay Hooper, won the Leader of the Year award at the 2025 @businessgreen.bsky.social UK Green Business Awards last night! Read the full story 👉https://www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/news/lindsay-hooper-awarded-leader-year-green-business-awards #BusinessGreenAwards

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 10/06/2025

🌏 The Climate Innovation Forum, hosted by Climate Action, returns as a flagship event of London Climate Week on 25-26 June. 💡 Our Chief Innovation Officer, James Cole, will be chairing a roundtable on climate tech innovation: www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/events/clima... #CIF25 #LCAW2025

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 06/06/2025

Yesterday we were delighted to host our annual CSO Forum, focusing on: ♟️The case for competitive sustainability 📈 Redefining value by changing markets 🔎The enablers & blockers for the transition 👉cisl.cam.ac.uk/news/leaders-gather-cambridge-discuss-future-competitive-sustainability-success

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 05/06/2025

📚Our new report by marks 20 years since @clg-uk.bsky.social was established: ow.ly/xJUP50W45hV #20YearsOfImpact At this critical moment, we are building on the insights of our members to: ✍ Reset the narrative 🤝 Broaden the base of support 🗣️ Support business to speak out

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 04/06/2025

We're partnering with @jbs.cam.ac.uk @cambridgezero.bsky.social @cambridgeup.bsky.social at the @timeshighered.bsky.social Global Sustainability Congress to discuss the vital role that education, business & govt must play to counter climate misinformation & accelerate action ow.ly/kVv250W48Ky

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 04/06/2025

👋 We're delighted to attend London Climate Action Week, mobilising whole-of-society climate action through innovative coalitions and bringing together world-leading expertise to help solve the crises we are facing. Here’s where you’ll find us at #LCAW2025: www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/events/londo...

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 28/05/2025

How can businesses integrate credible sustainability strategies for impact and growth? Our CIO James Cole spoke on a panel last week at @financialtimes.com #FTClimateImpact on why integrating credible and impactful sustainability programs is no longer optional—it’s a competitive imperative.

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 21/05/2025

🌍“UNEP FI stands with CISL to help supercharge the well-managed transition we urgently need.” - Jessica Smith, Nature Lead at UNEP FI @unep.org Learn more about the 3️⃣ critical steps needed to deliver a transformation to a sustainable economy 👉 www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/news-and-res... #RewiringFinance

Quote from Jessica Smith, Nature Lead, UNEP Finance Initiative: "Shifting finance within planetary boundaries at the required pace and scale demands more than incremental fixes - it calls for bold narratives, strategic coalitions, and more inclusive spaces for action. Rewiring Finance distills what we've learned so far and sets the stage for a step-change in effectiveness."

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 20/05/2025

🥇Off the back of its recent BCO award win, we're delighted to share that Entopia has added more accolades to its trophy cabinet - this time with three RIBA East awards. Read the full story 👉 cisl.cam.ac.uk/news/cisls-s...

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 19/05/2025

“The report underlines that hope is not a strategy. The impact is already happening around us, and business as we know it today will change, requiring a rethink of how we look at sustainability" - Jo Sharples, CIO, Aon's DC Solutions Read the full report 👉ow.ly/fcEp50VT5P0 #RewiringFinance

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 16/05/2025

📈Against the backdrop of a challenging geopolitical context, the systemic transformation of industry is already underway, and our #RewiringFinance campaign enables leaders to take the critical steps needed for this transition. Find out more 👉cisl.shorthandstories.com/rewiring-finance/index.html

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 16/05/2025

Our CIO @jamestweeets.bsky.social will be speaking at @financialtimes.com #FTClimateImpact Summit. 🗣️Panel: Integrating credible sustainability strategies for impact and growth 📆 22nd May, 4.30- 5.10pm Save 20% off your pass with code CISL: bit.ly/4its3mX

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership @cisl.cam.ac.uk · 08/05/2025

📺Did you tune in? @itvnews.bsky.social and BBC Cambs caught up with the AIA academics who were on board the first electric flight out of Cambridge City airport ✈️ 📹Watch here: youtu.be/o1q9nStugeo?... 🎙️Listen to Deepanshu on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire: youtu.be/xVD4uxv-FNA?...

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