Called the Pentland Centre, its aim is to bring together the best minds in science and commerce to find more sustainable ways of working that can be applied and scaled by business.
Research areas include ethical supply chains; sustainable soils and land use; food, energy and water issues; ecosystems risk; and sustainable lifestyles and cities.
Stephen Rubin, chairman of Pentland Group, says: “It’s vital that we have the brightest minds in business and science working closely in a field that’s so important for businesses to act on.
“I hope the Pentland Centre will inspire business leaders of today, as well as the next generation.
“Corporate sustainability is a relatively new discipline, requiring people with new skills and expertise.
“The Pentland Centre is providing the next generation of talent the chance to gain experience and apply their knowledge in a commercial environment.”
