Climate Week NYC will host over 600 in-person and online events across New York City between September 22 and 29 this year. This annual climate event is expected to bring together tens of thousands of diverse stakeholders to collaborate and drive global climate progress.
To help you navigate the extensive agenda and make the most of your time, we’ve put together a guide highlighting key corporate sustainability events, along with additional activities and tips.
Climate Week NYC is a significant global event focused on accelerating climate action, held annually in New York City alongside the United Nations General Assembly. Launched in 2009 by the Climate Group, it has grown in scope and impact over the years and has become an essential platform for governments, businesses, non-profits, and communities.
The theme for this year, “It’s Time,” underscores the urgency of accelerating climate action and systemic change. The primary public events of Climate Week NYC 2024 include:
In addition, hundreds of side events will be hosted by various organizations throughout the week, ranging from high-profile conferences, panel discussions, and workshops to community-led activities, climate tech exhibitions, and networking events.
1. The Nest Climate Campus
This three-day event offers a unified climate destination with Main Stage sessions, collaborative meetings, climate-focused activities, and network opportunities. The Main Stage agenda covers topics like climate leadership, sustainable food systems, clean energy, nature-based solutions, the circular economy, and climate finance, with speakers from various industries, NGOs, government, and academia.
2. Solutions House
This three-day “Answers Only” event brings together climate experts, entrepreneurs, storytellers, and influencers for over 20 discussions, showcases, and workshops focused on fostering innovative solutions for a sustainable future.
3. Economist Impact
Economist Impact convenes business, government, and civil society leaders through expert panels and close-door sessions to drive action towards net zero. The topics include green finance, sustainable cities, food industry sustainability, biodiversity protection, and the impact of climate change on human health—all focusing on challenges, solutions, and opportunities.
4. Ceres
Ceres’ two-day event at the Nest Climate Campus features a main program and three concurrent tracks — Ambition 2030, Sustainability, and Transportation — with panels, roundtables, and breakout sessions. The event will address trends in sustainable business leadership, climate disclosure, transition planning for high-emitting sectors, Paris-aligned policy engagement, and investor expectations for water and nature stewardship.
5. REGEN House
REGEN House hosts 5 days of discussions on regenerative food systems through round tables, fireside chats, and exhibitions. Co-designed with partners like General Mills, Unilever, and Whole Foods, it fosters inclusive dialogue among food system leaders, farmers, and local communities.
1. Nasdaq Annual NY Climate Week Conference
The full-day Nasdaq event convenes sustainability leaders from business and investor sectors to discuss issues like sustainable leadership, regulatory and voluntary reporting, and AI’s role in sustainability and capital markets. It includes keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.
2. Fusion Fashion Tech Summit
This Fashion Tech Summit unites industry leaders to advance sustainability and circularity. In alignment with the NYC Fashion Sustainability Act and UN Sustainable Development Goals, it features panels, workshops, and networking opportunities on ethical production, sustainable practices, and innovative technologies like blockchain and AI to promote transparency and accountability in fashion.
3. Solutions for Scale
This event offers a full day of panels and workshops with corporate leaders from Walmart, General Mills, Toyota, Hallmark and more. The morning sessions focus on connecting climate and nature, while the afternoon sessions address Scope 3 emissions and climate disclosures.
1. Net Zero Value Chains: Accelerating Collaborative Decarbonization
This half-day event focuses on the critical challenge of Scope 3 carbon emissions. It brings together corporate leaders and industry experts to explore innovative solutions, collaborative strategies, and credible reporting practices to drive meaningful progress toward Net Zero.
2. Reporting on the SDGs with Double Materiality: A Workshop on Enhancing Corporate Sustainability
This evening workshop provides practical insights, explores current reporting challenges, and discusses how aligning SDG reporting with global standards can drive meaningful progress and enhance business resilience. It is suited for corporate sustainability reporters with varying levels of reporting maturity.
3. Accelerating the transition to 100% Sustainable Technology
The GEC event gathers industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to explore the future of sustainable electronics. Through keynotes, discussions, and case studies, participants will explore strategies for achieving sustainability in electronic products, renewable energy infrastructure, and procurement.
4. How to Respond to Climate Disruption of Agriculture
This FPC/IDH event addresses the growing supply disruptions caused by climate crisis and explores solutions for mitigating climate risks to essential tropical commodities (palm oil, beef, cocoa, and coffee), while highlighting landscape-level actions to protect and regenerate forests.
Looking for a break from corporate sustainability sessions? Climate Week NYC 2024 offers a range of activities for you to relax, connect, and recharge while experiencing the city. Here are a few recommendations:
Plan and register early
Review the NYC Climate Week agenda in advance to identify events of interest. Be sure to sign up early, as many events have limited capacity. Choose accommodation near event venues or central locations to reduce commuting time.
Stay active on social media
Follow official accounts and the #ClimateWeekNYC hashtag to stay updated. Share your plans before Climate Week and your experiences during it to connect with other attendees.
Be mindful of your footprint
Embrace sustainable practices using public transportation, walking, or biking to navigate the city. Bring reusable essentials like a water bottle, coffee cup, and tote bag to minimize waste. Connect with new contacts on LinkedIn instead of using business cards.
Aligned Incentives is excited to be part of Climate Week NYC 2024 and looks forward to connecting with fellow sustainability professionals. If you’d like to discuss best practices and tools for accelerating corporate and product footprinting efforts at scale, please contact us — we’d love to explore ways to drive a more sustainable future together.
