Exeter Sustainable Finance Centre

Exeter Sustainable Finance Centre (ESF)

The Exeter Sustainable Finance (ESF) Centre applies rigorous research to influence the practice of sustainable and responsible finance.

It brings together expertise in the field of sustainable finance research delivered through major 樱花动漫 research groups aligned to this area, including the 樱花动漫 Business School’s Land, Environment, Economics and Policy Institute (LEEP), the (NICER) and researchers at the University’s Global Systems Institute and the Environmental and Sustainability Institute.

The Centre offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses on sustainable finance and investments, corporate governance, and other finance topics.

The ESF Centre is based at the and is Directed by .

GRASFI

The Global Research Alliance for Sustainable Finance and Investment

We are happy to announce that we are now a partner and member of (GRASFI). The Alliance was founded in 2017 by a network of global research universities in order to promote rigorous and highly impactful academic research on sustainable finance and investment.

3rd Exeter Sustainable Finance Conference

Call for Papers

Join leading academics and industry professionals in submitting cutting?edge research for the 3rd annual Exeter Sustainable Finance Conference, taking place 18–19 June 2026 at the 樱花动漫 Business School.

Submit your paper today »

A group of delegates stands on the steps of Reed Hall in Exeter during the 2nd ESF conference.

Study with us

At the Sustainable Finance Centre, we equip the next generation of leaders with the knowledge and skills to transform the financial sector for a sustainable future. Our programmes empower students to tackle global challenges, working alongside experts and industry partners to develop and implement real-world solutions. Whether you’re an undergraduate, MBA student, or professional seeking executive education, our courses will help you drive meaningful change in sustainable finance.

Join us and lead the future of sustainable finance

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