The Centre for Climate Engagement to support launch of new journal, ‘Cambridge Forum on Corporate Climate Governance’
The Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) based at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, will support the launch of a new open access journal on Corporate Climate Governance published by Cambridge University Press (CUP). It will be the third title in their Cambridge Forum series of topic-focused open access journals, designed to support and promote cross-disciplinary conversations on issues of importance to societies globally.
The journal Cambridge Forum on Corporate Climate Governance will explore how actions to address climate change by the corporate sector can contribute to a sustainable future and the decision-making processes and legal, regulatory and financial frameworks required to facilitate this.
The journal will support the growth of academic research in this area and aims to push forward the global corporate climate agenda by using peer-reviewed research to better inform, engage and influence individuals working in or advising private-listed companies, family-owned businesses, state-owned enterprises and other corporate entities. It seeks to publish academic articles alongside contributions from non-academic experts and policymakers as well as papers jointly authored by academics and their counterparts in business.
A themed issue format will be used to bring together research from the many disciplines that are fundamental to understanding corporations, including business, law, finance and more. Accessible language will promote meaningful exchanges between academics and non-academic experts in disciplines and roles with specialist terminology, where it is useful to be clear to foster mutual understanding. This is a journal for academics, legal and financial advisers, corporate executives, board members, shareholders, regulators, investors, policymakers and all individuals critical to climate action within businesses.

Head of Academic Engagement at CCE, Dr Eldrid Herrington, will be one of the five Editors-in-Chief of the new journal. She said:
“The launch of Cambridge Forum on Corporate Climate Governance marks a pivotal step forward in addressing one of the most pressing issues facing corporate boards today. As businesses worldwide navigate the complex transition to a net zero economy, the need for clear, actionable insights has never been greater. Our publication will bridge the gap between academic research and practical application, offering high-level analyses that resonate with board directors, legal experts and practitioners alike.”

The launch issue is planned for late 2025 and will cover topics relating to the current state of corporate climate governance around the world. Look out for a call for papers coming soon!
Further issues will be released two to four times a year and will address subjects including Climate Finance, Global Trade, Nature & Biodiversity, Human Rights, Family-Owned Businesses, European Regulation and its Global Impacts, New Business Models and Cognitive Diversity in the Boardroom.
The Editors-in Chief will be:
- Lisa M. Fairfax, Penn Carey Law, University of Pennsylvania, USA.
- Eldrid Herrington, Centre for Climate Engagement, Hughes Hall; Honorary Fellow, Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, UK.
- Sherwat Elwan Ibrahim, The American University in Cairo, Egypt
- Jane Nelson, Corporate Responsibility Initiative, Harvard Kennedy School, USA.
- Dan W. Puchniak, Centre for Commercial Law in Asia, Singapore Management University, Singapore