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 2025/26
Explore the highlights, achievements and impact of the Center for Sustainable Finance throughout its second year. From expanding our learning journey and strengthening our community to hosting the second edition of Lisbon Sustainability Week and deepening our research, partnerships and international outreach, this report reflects a year of consolidation, growth and increasing influence. Above all, it celebrates the collective commitment of our community to advancing knowledge, empowering organisations and accelerating the transition towards a more sustainable economy.
44.000+ People Reached
4.500+ Awarded Certificates
3.000+ 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.
The first edition, in 2025, was held at Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian over the course of three days. The second edition returned on June 29–July 2, 2026, and featured Nobel Laureate Robert F. Engle and over 50 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 Build Sustainability Together
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.
10.000+ Online Participants
26 Countries Reached
4.000+ 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.
