Ranked among the best in the world for sustainability, the University of Edinburgh is a trusted partner in climate and sustainability education. We are 4th in the world for sustainability (QS World University Rankings 2026). We are joint 1st in the world for Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure in sustainability (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025).
Read about our awards and recognition for sustainability
Our programmes bring together world-class expertise from across the University and industry, bridging the gap between theory and practice and blending cutting edge research with impactful education. That means we’re embedded in academia yet always looking outward to create and inspire impact in the real-world. We combine leading practice in business strategy, finance and leadership with cross-campus expertise spanning energy, engineering, AI, and more.
Customised programmes for all sectors
We work with businesses, financial institutions, international organisations, NGOs and other universities to build climate and sustainability capability. Our clients come from Scotland, the UK and around the world.
Our customised programmes are designed around the specific business opportunities and challenges in your organisation. Whatever sector you are in and wherever you are, we’ll ensure your programme delivers exactly what you want it to.
International partnerships
We welcome groups of learners who come to Edinburgh from around the world to learn about climate and sustainability.
Edinburgh is a compelling place to learn: a vibrant, international capital city where people and ideas come together. It is a major financial centre, with thriving sectors including sustainable finance, energy, data and AI.
Our programmes are outward-looking and energetic. We complement highly interactive teaching with industry insights and curated site visits to local enterprises, helping you translate learning into real-world action. And beyond the classroom, you will enjoy memorable social and cultural experiences in our beautiful city.
As well as our programmes in Edinburgh, we also teach online or in-country.
Clean technology and energy
Partner with us to learn about the business opportunities in renewable energy and clean technologies. Position yourself to take advantage of financial opportunities in the green transition, whilst tackling climate change and promoting sustainability. Our programmes in this area bring together Business School expertise with academics from the Schools of Engineering, GeoSciences and Law.
Sharing hydrogen technology with Korean energy leaders
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Boosting expertise on energy transition technologies with Lloyds
View case studyNature and biodiversity for business
Our academics are at the forefront of research into nature finance, risk management and supply chain impacts. We can help you understand the relationship between nature and biodiversity and your business, and the action you need to take.
Nature and Biodiversity for Business
A customised programme to demonstrate the importance of nature and biodiversity to your business and equip your colleagues to manage related risks and opportunities.
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Understanding nature and biodiversity in financial markets
View case studySustainability leadership and decision making
Understand what sustainability means to your business, how to make good decisions, deal with uncertainty, and take practical action to translate ambition into impact.
Partnering for a company-wide climate transformation at NatWest Group
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Shaping climate strategy with Dundas Global Investors
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Empowering climate leadership at ScottishPower
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Reimagining entrepreneurship with Peking University
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Executive Education | Developing a whole team climate strategy at Dundas Global Investors
David Keir from Dundas Global Investors discusses how collaborating with the Business School engaged his whole team in developing a company-wide climate strategy.
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School wins AMBA & BGA ‘Best Business School Partnership’ alongside NatWest Group
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Learn about low carbon finance and investment from experts in our Centre for Business, Climate Change and Sustainability. Topics we teach include carbon accounting, reporting, climate policy and risk.
Climate stress testing and climate scenarios
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Assessing climate change risk in finance
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Financing the Scottish Government's climate change ambitions
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Executive Education | Understanding climate risk at Franklin Templeton
Jen Willetts, from asset management firm Franklin Templeton, explains how their investment teams gained confidence in understanding climate risks and opportunities by learning from experts at the Business School.
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Executive Education | Taking climate action at the Scottish National Investment Bank
Craig Love from the Scottish National Investment Bank explains how we helped him position the Bank at the forefront of climate governance, strategy and risk management.
Watch videoScaling action on climate and sustainability
Discover how we can equip you with the knowledge and confidence to act.
Download our Scaling Action brochureto Project Fair Membership (PDF)Get in touch
Speak with our team to explore how we can support you to scale action on climate and sustainability.
Elspeth Wray is our Climate and Sustainability Portfolio Manager.
elspeth.wray@ed.ac.uk
Sandy Smith is our Head of Client Development within Executive Education.
sandy.smith@ed.ac.uk