There has never been a greater focus on sustainability than it is today. Far from the latest fad, concerns about sustainability are changing everything from the way today's discerning consumers shop to the creation of major new business paradigms. Indeed, the consistent high growth in emerging markets such as China, India, Brazil and Russia is fuelling the need for change as global resources come under increasing pressure.

The overall result is that businesses around the world can no longer simply respond to changing market dynamics, but must develop proactive strategies to tackle this urgent issue. Now is the time for thought leaders to engage in an active exchange of ideas, pool their intellectual and political resources, and chart the future course of sustainable development.

This escalating situation forms the focal point of thought leadership at the Centre. The activities entail research and training on the macro - economic, political, and business aspects of achieving sustainable practices.