Environmental, social and governance
Now is the time to make a difference. The global shift in the market, social and moral landscape is the most significant of our generation. It requires reskilling in environmental, social and governance disciplines on a grand scale.
What is ESG?
ESG signifies the environmental, social and governance activities and impacts of organisations. ESG transformation is the process by which institutions and organisations are transformed into more environmentally and socially sustainable entities.
ESG transformation is essential. It is a now a source of sustained competitive advantage for organisations. Investors demand that companies report on ESG impacts. Consumers want to purchase from organisations with sustainable supply chains and a positive social impact. Employees want to work for organisations with a purpose.
Environmental – What steps do organisations need to take towards protecting the environment? Environmental transformation centres around green policies, sustainability practices, progress towards net zero and more.
Social – How can organisations become truly inclusive, and manage their social impacts more intentionally? Social ESG activities focus on how organisations approach employee relationships, suppliers, communities and society.
Governance – How can organisations put governance structures in place to enable impactful ESG strategies? Governance transformation relates to how organisations engage with leadership, audits, internal controls, shareholders and executive pay. Organisations can be the vehicle for change but no progress can be made without governance reform.
Why ESG?
The benefits of ESG transformation include:
- enhanced financial returns
- sustained sources of market value
- a more motivated workforce
- meeting the moral case for organisational change
Cambridge Judge ranked first for sustainability research in the 2022 QS World University Rankings for Sustainability.
Also ranked first in Business & Management and in Earth Systems & Environmental Sciences in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.
Acting on ESG impacts and opportunities is critical to good business today and in the future. It is no longer about simple compliance or addressing the demands of investors; businesses should work for all – the planet, consumers, employees and their community. ESG actions, taken systematically, can help a business stay in business in the long run. That is sustainability: pursuing business activities that operate within planetary limits, enhance social foundations and contribute to the bottom line.
Why choose Cambridge Judge?
Begin your ESG journey today, by booking a discovery meeting with us to help you identify your unique ESG goals, how ESG fits in with your existing KPIs, and how a CJBS programme can help you meet your goals.
Unmatched track record
- We advise governments, organisations and public services around the globe.
- We work with some of the world’s largest organisations, including global consultancies, financial services institutions and pharmaceutical companies.
- Our research centres actively engage with policy makers.
Innovative green tech ecosystem
- Our programmes engage with the latest technologies, from Green Tech to AI.
- AI-based research into energy efficiency is already helping to minimise organisational carbon footprints.
- We are creating a more circular food economy by integrating waste food into the biofuel supply chain.
Unique specialist ESG institutes
- Scott Polar Research Institute – cutting-edge research into understanding the polar regions of our planet.
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden – leading scientific discovery in biodiversity.
- Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation – providing a platform for research and engagement with social innovators and academia.
We help organisations:
- Identify ESG drivers – contextualising them for specific organisations, enabling an understanding of national and international implications of ESG and why ESG should be embedded into practices and processes.
- Operationalise ESG initiatives – assessing the impact of ESG on organisations, and establish global industry best practices, and providing the tools required to create a successful ESG initiative to help drive business performance and secure organisational longevity.
- Innovate and enhance ESG – developing practices for the continuous improvement, measurement and monitoring of ESG progress and practices.
There is no time to waste. To avoid continued climate crises, we all need to work together to achieve individual and collective climate commitments. A tailored ESG programme is a key step towards achieving your net zero goals and demonstrating a commitment to a sustainable and equitable future the consumers are increasingly demanding. Take action and set the standard for your company and industry.
Our programmes in ESG
Cambridge Judge Business School is a global pioneer in upskilling leaders to lead ESG transformation. We provide unrivalled and actionable insights for leaders and learners, allowing them to transform their strategies, operations, market presence, business models and themselves.
Our programme delivery formats are designed to suit any schedule, organisational need, and support participants at every stage. Our approach brings together the best of Cambridge knowledge and innovative programme design, using immersive and experiential learning elements.
Our experts in ESG
Our faculty is immersed in ESG research: at Cambridge Judge Business School we have over 20 research centres dedicated to generating the latest evidence-based research on how organisations and individuals can integrate ESG into strategy and operationalise change.
PhD (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
PhD (University of Michigan)
PhD (HEC Paris)
Director of the Executive Master of Accounting Programme
PhD (Wharton School of Business)
Fellow of the Centre for Business Research (CBR)
PhD (University of Cambridge)
PhD (University of Cambridge)
Director of the MPhil in Innovation, Strategy and Organisation Programme
Co-Director of the Entrepreneurship Centre
PhD (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Vice Dean for Programmes
Co-Director, Centre for Financial Reporting and Accountability (CFRA)
PhD (Pennsylvania State University)
PhD (HEC Paris)
Director of the MPhil in Finance Programme
Co-Director of the Centre for Endowment Asset Management (CEAM)
Our connection to the University of Cambridge perfectly positions us to deliver unmatched ESG education programmes. The research we draw from is cutting-edge and our delivery is unparalleled.
