Exeter Sustainable Finance Centre (ESF)
The Exeter Sustainable Finance (ESF) Centre applies rigorous research to influence the practice of sustainable and responsible finance.
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It brings together expertise in the field of sustainable finance research delivered through major University of Exeter research groups aligned to this area, including the University of Exeter Business School’s Land, Environment, Economics and Policy Institute (LEEP), the National Interdisciplinary Circular Economy Research Hub (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 University of Exeter Business School and is Directed by Professor Chendi Zhang.
2nd Exeter Sustainable Finance Conference
Call for papers now open
The 2nd Exeter Sustainable Finance Conference returns 18–19 September 2025. Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit papers on ESG, impact investing, climate finance, and more. Don’t miss the opportunity to contribute to vital conversations shaping the future of finance.
GRASFI
The Global Research Alliance for Sustainable Finance and Investment
We are happy to announce that we are now a partner and member of The Global Research Alliance for Sustainable Finance and Investment (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.
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.
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Conferences
| When | Time | Description | Add to your calendar |
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| 18 - 19 September 2025 | 9:00 | 2nd Exeter Sustainable Finance (ESF) Conference | Add event |
Seminars and research events
| When | Time | Description | Add to your calendar |
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| 28 May 2025 | 2:00 | ESF Seminar Series with Onur Tosun (Cardiff University) | Add event |
| 9 July 2025 | 12:30 | Exeter Sustainable Finance Centre (ESF) PhD Workshop | Add event |
| 17 September 2025 | 9:00 | ESF and GRASFI PhD Workshop | Add event |
