University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership

The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) is a globally influential Institute developing leadership and solutions for a sustainable economy.

For over three decades we have built individual and organisational leadership capacity and capabilities, and created industry-leading collaborations, to catalyse change and accelerate the path to a sustainable economy.

Our interdisciplinary research engagement builds the evidence base for practical action, through a focus on six cross-cutting themes critical to the delivery of the SDGs: sustainable finance, economic innovation, inclusive development, natural capital, future cities and leadership.

Widely regarded as some of the best in the world, our part-time sustainability graduate programmes include the Master's in Sustainability Leadership and Postgraduate Certificates in Sustainable Business.

Our executive education programmes provide senior leaders with innovative and commercially compelling approaches to addressing sustainability challenges, and aim to develop the leadership needed to drive change across and beyond organisations.



Forthcoming Courses


On Demand Courses

Postgraduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Design for the Built Environment

Provider: University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
Buildings and the spaces and places between them represent a critical piece of any global low carbon future. It is therefore crucial that the built environment sector shifts towards more sustainable development.This requires a new approach and a new way o... book online

Master of Studies (MSt) in Interdisciplinary Design for the Built Environment (IDBE)

Provider: University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
he Master of Studies (MSt) in Interdisciplinary Design for the Built Environment (IDBE) is a transformative part-time master's course at the University of Cambridge, for global practitioners working in the built environment. The programme is structured ar... book online

Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Business - value chains stream

Provider: University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
The Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Business (PCSB) is a 9-month Master's-level graduate programme, designed to strengthen your leadership skills, help you embed sustainability in your organisation or across your supply chain to achieve positive, ... book online

Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Business - organisational stream

Provider: University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
The Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Business (PCSB) is a 9-month Master's-level graduate programme, designed to strengthen your leadership skills, help you embed sustainability in your organisation or across your supply chain to achieve positive, ... book online

Master of Studies in Sustainability Leadership

Provider: University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
The Master of Studies (MSt) in Sustainability Leadership is designed for senior and mid-career professionals and managers who want to enhance their ability to respond to sustainability challenges and are looking to further their own personal developm... book online

Transforming Business to Deliver Sustainable Value: Sustainability Leadership Lab

Provider: University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
Leading organisations are shifting from regarding sustainability as a problem to be minimised to seeing it as an opportunity for value creation. This intensive two-day Lab will focus on generating and delivering opportunities for sustainable value. Collab... book online

Sustainability in Major Projects: Sustainability Leadership Lab

Provider: University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
The infrastructure and industry that supports our modern lifestyles has been established, and continues to expand, via the construction of major projects. Such projects provide the roads, railways, harbours, airports, factories, dams, mines, power station... book online

Innovation for Resilience and Market Access: Sustainability Leadership Lab

Provider: University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
Join other senior professionals at this two day Lab to understand how your company can: €¢ develop creative, leading-edge responses to sustainability opportunities and challenges €¢ be more resilient; anticipating future resource... book online

Sustainability Leadership Labs

Provider: University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
Our Sustainability Leadership Laboratories are two-day events held biannually in Cambridge. The Labs focus on some of the most pressing issues and cutting-edge opportunities relating to sustainable business. They provide the opportunity to remain up-to... book online