Institute for Sustainability Leadership
Knowledge made purposeful
The Institute for Sustainability Leadership (ISL) is a Center of Excellence that facilitates knowledge exchange, bringing together business leaders, academics, policymakers, and civil society to accelerate the transition toward a more regenerative and sustainable economy. By connecting knowledge with action, the ISL translates cutting-edge research into practical insights, fosters cross-sector collaboration, and supports the development of leaders who take an active role in helping us achieve a more prosperous and equitable society by addressing complex global challenges.
It generates business-relevant knowledge through research projects, case studies, and frameworks, convenes leaders through executive forums, conferences, and workshops, and builds strategic alliances with leading institutions such as the Business Schools for Climate Leadership and the Future of Capitalism initiative.
Sustainability is already changing dominant business models, and IESE recognizes that business schools play a fundamental role in driving this transition.
Challenges such as climate change, poverty, global health, and social inequality are complex and marked by deep uncertainty. Addressing them requires not only technological innovation but also profound institutional transformation across financial, corporate, and public sectors. This involves rethinking strategies, business models, investment practices, policies, and consumer behavior. Ultimately, it calls for a redefinition of the role of business in society—from minimizing harm to actively serving as a force for positive social and environmental impact.
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Research pipeline in sustainable leadership.
People, Work, and Inclusion
Corporate Sustainability and System Change
ESG Policy, Disclosure & Corporate Performance
Circular Operations, Supply Chains& Industrial Decarbonization
Responsible and Impact Investing
Climate & Nature Finance
Cities and Society
Initiatives nurtured by the ISL.
Vice-presidents and founding members.
Founding members.
Videos.
Outreach.
The Institute for Sustainability Leadership is committed to impacting a broad audience by connecting with industry, other like-minded research initiatives and the public at large to promote sustainable leadership while developing learning and materials for the IESE community, and we’re built to engage. Contact us at ISLiese@iese.edu to get started.
Gatherings with finance, company and community leaders
Collaboration with sustainability research initiatives
Sustainability-focused learning and materials
Leadership team.
Leadership team.
Academic Director
Fabrizio Ferraro
Professor
Strategic Management
Executive Director
Fernanda Accorsi
