Ranked among the best in the world for sustainability, the University of Edinburgh is a trusted partner in climate and sustainability education. We are 2nd in the UK and 7th in the world for sustainability (QS World University Rankings 2025). We are joint 1st in the world for Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure in sustainability (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024).
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.
Customised programmes for all sectors
We create custom programmes for organisations across sectors such as energy, utilities, banking and financial services, designed around specific business opportunities and challenges.
We work will all sizes of organisation, from multinational companies to small businesses and NGOs. We also create programmes for international partners, welcoming groups of learners to Edinburgh from around the world who come here to learn about climate and sustainability.
Clean technology
Partner with us to learn about the opportunities and challenges of major and emerging 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
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Understand what sustainability means to your business, how to make good decisions, deal with uncertainty, and take practical action to translate ambition into impact.
Sustainability in the Boardroom
A new training programme on risk management, climate adaption, and resilience for business.
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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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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.
Assessing climate change risk in finance
View case studyScaling 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