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Sustainability

The transition to a net zero, inclusive economy is vital to our survival — and business has a central role in making it happen.

Our research brings together finance, technology and leadership to turn climate ambition into real-world action, from capital markets and supply chains to the policies that will shape our future. 

Research in Sustainability

The methane emissions gap

Inconsistent methane reporting masks true corporate emissions as hidden financial risk totals US$40bn under stricter measurement.

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ESG scores pointing investors in the wrong direction

Companies operationally transforming sustainability outperform market by 41%, yet ESG scores reward communications, not real action.

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Who pays for decarbonisation?

Carbon cost rises threaten steel and cement firm viability with pricing power as the key survival factor.

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How the sustainability role shapes business strategy

CSO's position in company structure determines whether sustainability gives genuine business transformation or remains cosmetic.

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Research Centres

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Centre for Climate Finance and Investment

Developing research, analytics and market solutions that convert climate and nature-related risk into decision-useful financial insight, supporting resilient and sustainable growth.

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Leonardo Centre on Business for Society

Building a new model of enterprise for a flourishing economy, using AI-driven data analysis and System Impact Research to drive corporate sustainability and systemic change.

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Gandhi Centre for Inclusive Innovation

Researching how innovation can be designed to reach underserved communities, translating findings into practical tools for governments, non-profits and social enterprises.

Insights in Sustainability

Sustainability

How to market sustainability that actually converts

Consumers' environmental concerns don't always translate into action. Professor Eduardo B. Andrade argues that businesses must rethink marketing to make sustainable consumption a reality.

Education in Sustainability

Our degree programmes and executive courses explore the business of climate change and sustainability, from financing and scaling climate technologies to shaping the strategies and policies that support a net zero, inclusive economy. Students and leaders develop the commercial, financial and strategic judgement to turn sustainability ambition into practical organisational impact. 

Programmes and courses

Executive courses in Sustainability

MSc Climate Change, Management & Finance

Modules and electives

  • Advanced Financial and Sustainability Reporting
  • Business Economics, Climate Change and the Environment 
  • Energy Business and Strategy 
  • Finance in CleanTech 
  • Impacts and Adaptation to Climate Change
  • Innovation for Climate Change and Cleantech Solutions 
  • Mitigating Climate Change
  • Shareholder Activism and Corporate Responsibility 
  • Sustainability and Competitive Advantage
  • Sustainable Business Simulation
  • Sustainable Finance and Investment 
  • Sustainable Management and Strategy 
  • Sustainable Marketing and Consumption