From 22-29 September, a CISL delegation is to join over 1,000 leaders drawn from governments, corporations and civil society at Climate Week NYC. More than 600 diverse events and activities will take place during the week, united by the theme “It’s Time”. The theme emphasises the urgent need to accelerate solutions for a sustainable economy.
Many sustainability problems are still growing faster than the solutions, evidenced by another year of record-breaking global temperatures in 2024. This Climate Week NYC creates a valuable opportunity for CISL to unite and convene global business leaders and policymakers to drive impact at pace.
CISL’s delegation includes: interim CEO Lindsay Hooper, Director of the Centre for Sustainable Finance; Dr. Nina Seega, Director of the Centre for Sustainable Finance; Ursula Woodburn, Director of the Corporate Leader Group Europe; and Director of Policy and Systems Change Collaboration, Beverley Cornaby. By leveraging the unique convening power of CISL, they will bring together leaders capable of aligning economic, policy and commercial decision-making with sustainability.
Corporate Leaders Group Europe events
Unlocking industrial electrification: High-Level Dialogue on driving public and private action
- When: Tuesday 24 September, 08:30-10:00
- Where: Empire State Building (20 W 34th St., New York, NY 10001) – WORKDAY offices
- For whom: CEOs and C-suite level
- For more information, email: roger.martinezdolz@cisl.cam.ac.uk
On the occasion of UNGA and New York Climate Week we will take the opportunity to address how to tackle one of the key questions of the climate and nature crisis – industrial electrification. This event will bring together C-suite level stakeholders from the industrial sector, energy supply, grid operation and financial services to explore strategies, challenges, and opportunities in industrial electrification. It will be a high-level roundtable discussion with key EU decision-makers, business and finance leaders under Chatham House rules.
Supporting We Mean Business 10-year anniversary gala dinner – CLG Europe table
- When: Tuesday 24 September, 19:00-23:00
- For whom: CEOs and C-suite level
Nature round table - Discussion on the way to a nature-positive economic system
A small event oriented towards experts and organisations working on nature.
- When: Wednesday 25 September, 15:00-16:30
- Where: Jay Suites, 15 W 38th Street, New York, NY 10018
- For more information, email: roger.martinezdolz@cisl.cam.ac.uk
Informal networking dinner to discuss COP plans (TBC)
- When: Wednesday 25 September, evening (TBC)
- Where: midtown NYC restaurant (TBC)
- For whom: Members of CLG EU and UK and members of CLN
- For more information, email: roger.martinezdolz@cisl.cam.ac.uk
Corporate Leaders Network events
Closed-door roundtable meeting of the IberoAmerican Green Growth Group - 'Catalysing Renewables advocacy in Latin America ahead of COP30'
- When: Tuesday 24 September, 14:00-16:00
- For whom: Participants will include representatives from CLG Chile, the Spanish Green Growth Group, CISL, and relevant Latin American business stakeholders
- For more information, email: annabelle.roblin-sserwanja@cisl.cam.ac.uk
Corporate Leaders Network for climate action panel event – ‘Tripling renewables through robust regulation: aligning the needs of businesses across borders’
- When: Thursday 26 September, 15:00-16:30 EDT
- Where: Deutsche Bank, AG 1 Columbus Circle, New York, NY
- To secure your place, please register here.
This event will be preceded by networking and light refreshments from 14:30-15:00. The event will launch the CLN’s new campaign calling for ‘Robust Laws for #MoreRenewables’, seeking to accelerate the implementation of renewables through cross-border business cooperation and government advocacy, and drawing on examples from Latin America, Europe, and Asia. The event will explore the types of laws businesses need to support the integration of renewables in their own operations and supply chains, and the opportunities to embed these legal changes through international processes including the setting of Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement during 2024 and 2025.
Speakers will include senior business representatives, national-level business association representatives, and renewable energy experts. The event will also provide a valuable representational opportunity for businesses and business associations interested in supporting the campaign and the tripling renewables target more broadly. Please note that access to the event is strictly restricted to registered individuals and that you will be required to show your photo ID on arrival at the venue.
CISL and Corporate Leaders Group Network event: Climate Week NYC 2024
- When: Wednesday 25 September, 18:00 EDT
- Where: Tanner Smiths restaurant at 204 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019
- To secure your place, please register here
- For more information, email: network@cisl.cam.ac.uk
We would like to invite members of CISL's Network to join us to meet fellow alumni and to discuss priorities for COP29 over drinks and a light dinner. Places are limited, so please register your interest now.
Centre for Sustainable Finance events
Nature Finance: The role and impact of nature on financing decisions
- When: Thursday 26 September, 13:00-14:30
- Where: Deutsche Bank Circle, 1 Columbus Circle (entrance on 58th Street), New York
- Co-sponsors: Deutsche Bank and Robeco
- Please register here
With nature skyrocketing up the agenda for both the public and private sector, this event will seek to demonstrate to the audience how we are moving from the “so what?” (why is nature important?) to “now what?” (what role does it play in their lending and investment decisions?). The purpose is to demonstrate the path forward and opportunity for action on nature for private finance, using practical, real-world examples from leading practitioners to bring this to life.
Breakout table discussions will be used to gain feedback from participants that will inform CISL’s messaging and inputs to discussions at COP 16. The discussion will be followed by networking and light refreshments.
Please note that access to the event is strictly restricted to registered individuals and that you will be required to show your photo ID on arrival at the venue.
Partner events
Climate Action’s Sustainable Investment Forum
- When: 24 September
- Where: Ziegfeld Ballroom
Join us at the 9th annual Sustainable Investment Forum North America in partnership with UNEP FI during UN General Assembly (UNGA) and Climate Week NYC.
Recognised for uniting asset owners with over USD $3 trillion in assets under management, the Forum sets the stage for the finance community during UN General Assembly (UNGA) and Climate Week NYC.
The Forum serves as a collaborative platform for participants to engage, share, and develop sustainable investment strategies on both regional and global levels, driving the momentum towards a just, sustainable, and nature-positive global economy.
Key speakers:
- Eric Usher, Head, UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)
- David Atkin, CEO, Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
- Nili Gilbert, Chair, GFANZ, Advisory Panel of technical experts, Chairwoman, David Rockefeller Fund
- Carine Smith Ihenacho, Chief Governance and Compliance Officer, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM)
- Pedro Guazo, Representative of the Secretary-General (RSG) for the Investment of the Assets, United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund
- Samantha Hill, Head of Sustainability Integration, CPP Investments
- Anna Murray, Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Sustainable Investing, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP)
- Jean-Baptiste Tricot, Chief Investment Officer, AXA Group
- Peter Paul van de Wijs, Chief Policy Officer, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
- Bertrand Millot, Head of Sustainability, CDPQ
- Steven M. Rothstein, Founding Managing Director of the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, Ceres
How to register
If you are an Institutional Investor or you are eligible for a Climate Leader Pass, then please apply today for a complimentary pass. Check the criteria for complimentary passes.
CISL is also delighted to have a 25% discount for our network to attend the Forum - use code CISL25.
Contact Marketing and Partnerships Manager Rachel Cooper directly if you have any questions at rcooper@climateaction.org
Check back here soon for more information on further events.
