A world-class centre of excellence for independent sustainability research, demonstration and knowledge dissemination

The Institute is an independent, private sector led charity created to significantly advance the UK's ability to deliver solutions for a sustainable future.

Through extensive networks spanning the private, public and academic sectors and our sister institute in Shanghai, the Institute establishes close-to-market, collaborative research and demonstration projects.  As a registered charity, we use the learning from these to promote best practice and support regeneration.  Our aim is to develop practical and affordable technologies, systems and services that can be readily implemented.

Our initial focus within Thames Gateway, Europe's largest regeneration area, not only provides us with a huge test-bed for research activity, but also a ready market for the solutions we are helping to develop.