The Center for Sustainable Finance fosters the role of Finance in building a Sustainable World
By combining top-tier academic research with practical solutions such as specialized training programmes, the Center for Sustainable Finance (CSF) empowers individuals, businesses, and society to actively develop pathways to a more prosperous, just, balanced and sustainable world.
Explore our Annual Report 2024/25
Discover the milestones, insights, and stories from our first year in the 2024/25 Annual Report. From pioneering research and courses to impactful events like the first edition of Lisbon Sustainability Week, this report reflects our journey in advancing sustainable finance - and the collective efforts of our community to drive change.
10.000+ People Reached
2.500+ Awarded Certificates
2.000+ Members on LinkedIn
Lisbon Sustainability Week
Lisbon Sustainability Week is an annual gathering of global leaders committed to advancing sustainability across finance, policy, business, and society.
After a successful first edition in 2025 at Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, the 2nd Lisbon Sustainability Week returns on June 29–July 2, 2026, at Universidade Católica Portuguesa. LSW26 will feature Nobel Laureate Robert F. Engle and over 30 world-renowned speakers in four days of conferences, masterclasses, and networking.
Co-organized by the Center for Sustainable Finance, LSW creates a unique space for collaboration on building a sustainable future.
Let’s Empower Sustainable Change
Academic Research
Explore the emerging Center’s academic research.
Through peered-reviewed research and partnerships with global researchers and centers, we aim to better understand and communicate on how finance can lead the way into a more sustainable future.
The CSF supports academic research that delves into the most pressing sustainability issues the world faces today and where finance may play a role, including:
Transitioning to a Low-Carbon Economy, investigating the role of Finance in supporting the global shift to low carbon economy.
Climate Change, Physical Risks and Adaptation, studying the financial implications of the ongoing climate change and how to finance resilience.
Carbon Markets, its pricing, trading and micro-structure as well as its potential in helping reduce or mitigate emissions.
Biodiversity, namely how to account for the services of the ecosystems to our economy and society, in order to foster its preservation.
Explore our Courses
Enrich your learning journey with our courses, designed to equip you and your business with the knowledge and tools to navigate the field of corporate sustainability from a financial perspective.
5.500+ Online Participants
26 Countries Reached
2.000+ Awarded Certificates
Take Action, Make a Difference
Whether you are a corporation, institution, individual or media outlet, there are numerous ways to partner up.
Join us in building pathways to a more prosperous future. Get involved andmake a positive impact as an individual or Institution. Together, we can have a significant impact on society.
