Co-Hosted Events on The Campus

Taking climate action is no longer just the right thing to do for people and planet – it’s the only way we ensure a thriving business and economy for generations to come.

The good news is the case for action has never been clearer. We know from experience that by taking climate action we can reduce costs, create jobs, improve health and ensure we stay competitive. And many of the solutions are already in our hands. Now, we must enable implementation at speed and scale.

Explore our exhibition of 20 Climate Actions to The Nest Climate Campus in the Javits Center, along with an immersive climate experience and a collaborative programme.

Struggling with complex sustainability data, endless reporting, evolving compliance needs, and pressure to show real impact? You're not alone.

That’s why, on September 23 at Javits, where the High Line meets Hudson Yards, we’re bringing together peers, practitioners, and policymakers who’ve lived those same frustrations to discuss what's broken and why the next decade must be AI-first.

You’ll see how AI can make reporting faster, more accurate, and less painful, so teams can shift energy from compliance firefighting to real impact. This isn’t about features, it’s about solving the problems that keep sustainability teams stuck. If that sounds familiar, this room is for you.Enjoy an exciting brunch built for conversation, because the best ideas don’t just happen on panels, they happen over coffee and a good plate.

Network with leaders who've faced your challenges, see how AI simplifies sustainability reporting, and get an unfiltered view of how teams can do less reporting work and make more real impact.

Ceres will host a one-day residency at The Nest to highlight investor, business, and policy action on climate change. The program will feature a mainstage session and several roundtables and panels. Participants can connect with peers and industry experts, share insights and analysis, and find new ways to collaborate toward high-impact solutions. 

CDP’s flagship event within Climate Week NYC will offer a unique opportunity to explore the cost of AI-driven water usage, both on a financial level and as a risk which applies beyond individual businesses.

By attending, participants will consider how to price water within their own financial planning, whilst also identifying how to manage hidden water-based risks across their supply chains – and identifying the potential opportunities which could emerge from this enhanced knowledge.

This gathering will spotlight women driving innovative climate and nature finance solutions. You’ll hear from changemakers across philanthropy, policy, grassroots action, and investment—each leading bold, community-rooted change. Following a short panel, we’ll move into small roundtables designed to spark meaningful conversations and foster new collaborations.

Speakers include:

• Ana Maria Loboguerrero (Gates Foundation)
• Ann Vaughan (CARE)
• Loren Mayor (WWF)
• Zainab Salbi (Daughters for Earth) 
• Darshana Myronidis (Virgin)

Unlocking Sustainable Finance for SMEs: Real-World Solutions for Scalable Impact. White paper release and panel discussion hosted by Impact Disclosure Taskforce SME Subgroup Co-Chairs Michele Bongiovanni (HealRWorld) and Matt Helgeson (Magnolia Advisors), in partnership with Seton Hall University, and moderated by S&P Global Sustainable1. This dynamic session tackles the trillion-dollar SME funding gap with innovative solutions, real-world frameworks and case studies. Confirmed panelists include leaders from LG Nova, Great Green Wall of Africa Foundation, Siemens Financial Services, Plug and Play and Federated Hermes. Learn more at www.IDTSME.org 

MSA presents Music Biz Climate Hub: In the Round — a "fishbowl" conversation that puts music business sustainability challenges at the center. Industry experts and community members explore merch, fan travel, the role of nature and emerging challenges.

Joel Makower guides the discussion, creating space for both expert insight and community wisdom. The session closes with a networking reception.

Join us for an open dialogue where every voice helps drive the conversation forward.

Taking place during New York Climate Week 2025, the Utility Solutions Forum is a gathering where utility leaders connect, learn, and exchange ideas about how to navigate an evolving energy landscape — with 2030 fast approaching.

Framed around the theme “Learning from the Past to Work Toward the Future: The Countdown to 2030,” this full-day forum provides a platform for forward-looking, practical conversations that help utilities address shared challenges and emerging opportunities over the next critical five years.

Breakfast with fellow sustainability, risk and finance professionals for the launch of the new global state-of-the-nation Risilience report that takes the pulse of the climate-and-nature agenda across business in 2025 and beyond.

Hear from Dr Andrew Coburn, Risilience CEO, who will reveal findings from the 'Climate and Nature Risk Report 2025' that explores how the world’s largest corporations have responded to climate and nature risk in the wake of global geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

Confirmed speakers:

• Jennifer Duran, Global Head of Sustainability, Kenvue
• David Grant Senior Director, Global Climate & Water Solutions, PepsiCo
• Michael Weber, Senior Director Sustainability, Mondelēz International
• Dr Andrew Coburn, CEO, Risilience

This year promises to be a pivotal year for businesses, banks, and investors seeking opportunities in future energy scenarios, climate resilience, and innovation, from AI to new energy technologies. S&P Global predicts $60 Trillion in energy investment through 2050. During this same period, there is also a projected $25 Trillion in cumulative financial impact on the world’s largest companies due to changing climate exposure. Join this event at Climate Week NYC to explore the key considerations of risk, resilience, and opportunity. 

Following the official launch of the CMO Blueprint for Sustainable Growth at Cannes, the United Nations Global Compact and Kantar, in collaboration with ANA, Ad Net Zero, and the Nest Climate Campus are now convening the next milestone of this initiative on Wednesday, 24 September during New York Climate Week.

This invite-only session will bring together a curated group of CMOs and marketing leaders, CSOs, innovation and brand leaders to explore the first global results of the Sustainable Growth Benchmark Survey — and translate them into collective, practical solutions.

If you are a senior leader interested in sustainable transformation working in marketing, sustainability, innovation or brand, we need your voice and pragmatic mind in the room.

 On September 23, Widehall, in partnership with Siemens, will be at The Nest Climate Campus during Climate Week in NYC, bringing together the brightest minds in AI and energy. Through fast-paced, talk-show style we will examine the delicate balancing act required to harness AI's transformative benefits while managing energy usage. 

Speakers include: 

• Barbara Humpton, CEO, Siemens USA
• Nat Keohane, President, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
• Josh Parker, Head of Sustainability, NVIDIA

After the program, a high-level cocktail reception will allow attendees to connect and network.

Please join the Toyota Research Institute for a lunch and mingle session to continue discussions and exchange information on climate awareness, with a focus on collaborative conversations around hydrogen, AI, carbon accounting, the circular economy, vehicles in operation (VIO), and resilience and adaptation to climate change.