About us
Our vision is a net-zero emissions future supported by a sustainable global economic and financial system – a healthy planet and a more prosperous, fairer world. We help to achieve that vision through our world-leading research, teaching and partnerships.
- Our research delivers business-focused solutions to stabilise the climate and protect our natural world, by shifting the global economic and financial system to sustainability.
- Education is at the heart of our mission – we equip the next generation through undergraduate and graduate teaching, and empower business leaders through executive education.
- We host public lectures and academic conferences, and convene business, finance and enterprise partners from around the world.
Introduction to the Oxford Smith School - Transforming economics so people and nature thrive together
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Who we are
The Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment was established in 2008 through the generosity of Sir Martin and Lady Elise Smith, and their family. We believe that to address climate change and environmental sustainability, it is essential to bring business into the conversation.
Our work draws on our multi-disciplinary researchers who collaborate with like-minded academics from across our home institution, the University of Oxford. A number of our staff hold joint appointments or are affiliated with other parts of the university including at the School of Geography and Environment, the Saïd Business School, the Institute of New Economic Thinking, the Economics department, the Law faculty, and the Oxford Martin School.
We are based at the School of Geography and the Environment. This gives us invaluable access to the department's Environmental Change Institute and the Transport Studies Unit, as well as their expertise in delivering outstanding teaching.
Find out more
- Read about our Founders
- Take a look at our research themes: Biodiversity, Climate, Energy, Food, Regenerative economy and Water
- Find an executive education course
Our MSc in Sustainability, Enterprise and the Environment (MSEE) aims to address two fundamental challenges of our time: making the transition to a zero-carbon and environmentally sustainable economic model, and simultaneously enabling sustainable development for everyone, poor and rich alike.
Latest news
Turning commitments into capital: The next step for the Tropical Forest Forever Facility
MSc SEE alumna Juliana Santo Oliveira examined the Tropical Forest Forever Facility and how its financial architecture creates the incentives needed to attract private capital.
COP31: "Zero Waste" must move from climate ambition to climate action
COP31 kicked off today, with "Zero Waste and Methane Reduction” a top priority. Dr Amani Maalouf comments on why waste contributes to climate change, and how technology can help identify the worst offending waste sites.
New research ahead of Anthropic’s IPO on how the company will affect society’s capacity to absorb AI safely
As Anthropic prepares to list, new research from Silicon Boundaries, a joint initiative of the Oxford Sustainable Finance Group and Theia Finance Labs, asks how far Anthropic helps or hinders society in staying within a safe operating space for AI.