The Hub Live
The Hub Live, Climate Week NYC’s interactive program on Monday and Tuesday, brings together heads of government, business leaders and experts to delve deeper into some of the world’s most urgent climate obstacles, policies and solutions. In three flagship, plenary sessions and dozens of breakouts, side events and roundtables, they will unpack issues that are captured in four streams:
Industry and Built Environment
Built environment and heavy industry are at the heart of the global emissions challenge but they’re also part of the solution. From green construction to circular supply chains and industrial electrification, we must lead the charge in reimagining how we build and produce to drive efficiency and future-proof the industries that form the backbone of our economies.
Energy and Transport
Energy and transport are the lifeblood of the global economy and key to unlocking deep emissions cuts. From accelerating the clean energy transition to scaling electrified and low-carbon transport solutions, we must transform how we power our world and move people and goods to enhance energy security, build resilient infrastructure and ensure sustainable development for all.
Nature, Food Systems and Health
Nature, food systems, and health are deeply interconnected, forming the foundation of a thriving, sustainable world where success is measured not only on carbon emission reduction but the impact it has on human lives. But as climate change accelerates, these systems face unprecedented pressure, disrupting ecosystems, food security, and public health. It’s critical to anticipate and address these hurdles to build a future where people and the planet can thrive together.
Leadership and Green Growth
To speed up the transition, we need to finance solutions and technologies at scale –but funders can be hesitant to finance solutions that aren’t scalable yet. To break that deadlock, we’ll be looking at the finance that exists, new models, ways of collaboration between governments and the private sector, and the importance of the transition being fair and just.
Day 1 – Monday September 22
Flagship One: 1:30 – 3:00pm
The defining year – how is leadership advancing now?
The task list for the world’s leaders is growing, and our multipolar world is giving rise to a myriad of competing priorities for attention. But with the stakes on a changing climate escalating, disrupting economies and destabilizing security with lives and livelihoods in the balance, we’ll need bold leadership to forge coalitions, mobilize resources, and deliver solutions that match the scale of the challenge.
2025 is our defining moment – we’re at the halfway point in the most decisive decade for climate action. But despite meaningful progress, the risk of backsliding is real, and it’s present against a backdrop of uncertainty. In this moment of crisis and opportunity, how is leadership evolving and shifting gears to drive us forward?
Welcome
Keynote: Fix the system, fuel the shift – rewriting the rules for a just, clean economy
The world stands at a pivotal moment with Africa at the epicenter – rich in potential, young in spirit, and on the frontlines of a crisis it did not create. For too long, development and climate action have been treated as competing priorities. But growth and green are not antithetical. They are two sides of the same coin.
To ‘power on’, we will need to:
• Reform the global financial system and bridge the funding gap
• Build resilience where it’s needed most
• Restore trust in multilateral cooperation
This is our chance to reshape economies, unlock inclusive progress, and prove that climate action is development done right. The world is watching, and Africa is ready to lead. Let’s deliver.
Speech: The resilience endgame - building prosperity through climate adaptation
As climate impacts accelerate, adaptation has become a frontline priority, essential not just for protecting communities but for unlocking sustainable growth. No longer just a cost to bear, adaptation is smart economics; it delivers resilience, drives innovation, and creates economic opportunity. From climate-smart infrastructure to more secure food systems and innovative finance, adaptation is already generating jobs and mobilizing billions. This is a call for bold leadership to scale what works and turn climate risk into resilient, inclusive growth.
Panel: The high stakes at hand – how to lead in an era of peril and possibility
As we stand at the intersection of a changing climate and the ‘see-sawing’ of geopolitical upheaval, leadership has never been more critical. Our action, whether policy-driven or business-motivated, needs to move swiftly and decisively because the reality is clear: climate change doesn’t wait for interests, alliances, or global consensus to align. We need bold new frameworks that push the boundaries of what we thought was possible - policies that don’t just mitigate risk but capitalize on the opportunities for transformative change
In this thought-provoking discussion, we explore:
• How are leaders managing the chaos of shifting power dynamics, resource competition, and an unpredictable global market?
• How can the public-private sector work together to build the coalitions needed to tackle climate change now?
• What bold, cross-sector policies must emerge to meet the scale of the crisis and drive transformative change?
In conversation with: A climate without borders – why we must take charge to lead the world
In a polarized world, climate leadership and diplomacy are more critical than ever. But no one nation can tackle a global challenge alone. We will need to build a new ‘coalition of the willing, uphold treaties and pool resources to power on and accelerate the transition.
We ask, how are the ‘willing’ taking charge? What tough decisions lie before them? And what assistance do they need from us to walk the talk?
Panel: From promise to practice – putting people and place at the center of action
As the impact of a changing climate intensifies, disrupting lives and livelihoods, especially in provinces and stateshomes, businesses and communities are at the frontline where the effects of climate change are most concentrated and the need for resilience is greatest.
But as the global policy environment evolves in the face growing urban vulnerability, so too must the role of business. The next frontier of credible climate leadership will hinge not only on corporate ambition, but on how progress translates into resilience for people and places
During this high-level panel, we ask:
• How can communities most vulnerable to climate shocks build resilience that protects lives, livelihoods, and essential infrastructure?
• What coordinated policy and finance approaches are needed to ensure climate action supports equitable, people-centered outcomes at the local level?
• How can businesses safeguard their progress amid shifting regulations and continue to scale ambition in ways that contribute to durable economic and social resilience?
Leadership and Green Growth
Systemic by design: scaling circularity through culture, innovation, and infrastructure
Circularity in apparel has too often been relegated to recycling bins and limited-run pilots. But as climate pressures mount, it’s clear the industry must evolve from fragmented experiments to scalable, systems-based solutions. In this session, Arc’teryx CEO Stuart Haselden along with a dynamic panel of changemakers, will explore what it truly takes to rewire global supply chains and cultural expectations for a circular future.
Rooted in performance design and tested by mountain professionals, Arc’teryx is building circularity into the core of its operations through System 0, a systems-level blueprint that integrates product design, manufacturing, and infrastructure to decouple growth from waste. More than a sustainability initiative, System 0 represents a performance-first approach to regeneration that meets the highest standards of technical durability.
Panelists will explore key questions: How do we embed regenerative thinking into design from day one? What does true accountability look like? And how can brand credibility, especially in performance sectors, be leveraged to shift consumer and athlete expectations toward longevity and reuse?
Part playbook, part provocation, this session offers leaders a grounded, replicable framework for moving from pilot to proof, and designing apparel and gear for life.
Industry and Built Environment
From volatile to viable - the new playbook for energy security
As global energy demand surges amid shifting geopolitics and volatile fossil fuel markets, energy security is more critical than ever. Commitments to doubling energy efficiency and tripling renewables by 2030 also form a strong mandate for resilience and security.
This session cuts through the noise to showcase real-world progress where energy efficiency and clean energy work in tandem to slash emissions and fortify energy independence. We'll explore how the private sector can drive sustainable energy transitions and how international governments can push corporations to align energy security with climate ambition.
This session will ask:
• How can governments’ energy security goals and businesses’ energy security needs for their operations work in tandem?
• What role do corporates have to support countries seeking energy independence to do so through renewables and energy efficiency, rather than fossil fuels?
• What measures could pay off for security, accelerating progress to net zero, and economic growth?
• How can we accelerate the implementation of energy efficiency and renewables to meet both sides of the COP28 pledge?
Nature, Food Systems and Health
The future protein economy – one bite at a time
Global protein demand is set to double by 2050, which is great news for the planet and profit as investors look to alternative proteins to drive food security while cutting carbon. But the real question is, where will the next disruption hit the market, and how transformative will it be?
While alternative proteins are capturing billions in investment and headlines, the path to mass adoption is still riddled with scientific, regulatory, and consumer hurdles. Are we on the cusp of a step-change or stuck in incrementalism?
This session unpacks the latest trends, policy shifts, and breakthrough innovations shaping the future of protein. Through real-world case studies, we’ll explore how investors, policymakers, and businesses can accelerate the protein transition to sustainably build a resilient, low-carbon food system that meets global demand.
This session will ask:
• What’s the next big market breakthrough in alternative proteins, and who’s best positioned to seize it?
• What bold policy moves, or investor bets, could tip alternative proteins from fringe to front-of-plate?
• What are the untapped economic wins for governments and businesses that get ahead of the curve on protein innovation?
Energy and Transport
Charging ahead: driving the global EV transition in a shifting political landscape
Electric transport is rapidly becoming the new norm, yet 2025 presents a critical juncture for the global EV transition. Amid shifting political priorities and economic pressures, businesses and policymakers must find innovative ways to maintain momentum and drive investment.
This session explores how successful EV policies have thrived in regions with diverse political landscapes, offering actionable strategies to depoliticize the transition. By aligning electric vehicle initiatives with economic growth, job creation, and energy independence, we will uncover opportunities for collaboration and investment that can accelerate EV adoption, regardless of political shifts. Join us for insights on how the public and private sectors can forge a unified path toward a sustainable, electrified future.
• What key stakeholders are responsible for ensuring that transport policy does not backslide? What actions do they need to take?
• How can progressive policy like corporate fleet targets be implemented in the new political landscape?
• What are key messages that need to be conveyed to new governments to ensure the progress of the EV transition?
Leadership and Green Growth
Powering progress - grid innovation, AI, and the next US energy transition
As AI, data infrastructure, and digital services scale at unprecedented rates across the US, their impact on the country’s energy systems is fast becoming one of the defining challenges and opportunities of the decade. While surging demand from AI and advanced manufacturing is placing new pressure on America’s grid, the technologies driving this transformation could also be the key to unlocking smarter, cleaner, and more efficient energy systems. This session explores how leaders across sectors navigate this double-edged transformation, grappling with surging demand while leveraging innovation to modernize the grid, optimizing energy use, and unlock new value from renewables, storage, and demand-side flexibility. We’ll examine the policies, permitting reforms, and investment frameworks needed to meet rising load demands, while accelerating the deployment of smart grids, demand-side innovation, and resilient clean energy systems.
In this high-profile session, we ask:
• How is the growth of AI and data centers reshaping the US energy landscape, and how can we respond proactively?
• How is grid modernization, expansion, and the role of permitting reform evolving?
• How do innovative investment models such as public-private partnerships, blended finance, and incentives contribute to the energy transition?
• How can we better align clean energy deployment with industrial policy and economic development goals?
Day 2 – Tuesday September 23
Flagship Two: 9:00 – 10:30am
The new clean economy – can we unlock a sustainable advantage?
The market defines the new clean economy. We have witnessed unstoppable momentum on solar and EVs in the East, and green investment and carbon pricing in the West, both of which seek to win the race for futureproofing today's industries.
As we begin to assess the full potential of the new clean economy, it’s clear that the opportunity to drive growth while reducing emissions has never been greater. But where should we be hedging our bets? How can we reconcile short-term gains with longer-term yields? And how can we cement the sustainable advantage and ensure those who go further, faster, can unlock it?
Welcome
Speech: The policies that pay – clean growth from the ground up
Clean electricity is more than energy, its influence, investment and a catalyst for lasting economic transformation. From renewables to electrified transport, the countries which lead on clean power will lead on prosperity. But while progress varies from country to country, momentum is building from the ground up and it’s clear that climate leadership isn’t just national, it’s local, and it’s accelerating.
The economics are clear; clean power means lower costs, stronger resilience, and a global market advantagewhether you’re a nation state, a city or a province. The race is on to dominate the new clean energy. Who will win?
In conversation: Designing the clean economy from the grid out
The clean economy is accelerating, but sustainability can’t be an add-on. It must shape how companies operate, invest, and grow. In this conversation, we go inside the boardroom to ask how utilities are aligning climate ambition with core business goals.
What does it take to scale clean energy systems that are firm, equitable, and investable? And how can today’s infrastructure leaders push beyond incremental change to deliver the systems that tomorrow’s economy will rely on?
Panel: Have corporates converted green into growth?
In a turbulent economy of low growth, rising taxation, and cuts to public sector spending, corporate leaders must shore up revenues and strengthen balance sheets. But surely, going green will help; it isn’t just ethical, it’s essential for survival and profitability. But, just how true has this mantra proved for business? During this dynamic panel, we investigate the following:
• Is the clean economy creating a competitive advantage, or are companies still waiting for a clear business case?
• How can we decide which actions have paid off and which have been more problematic?
• What shifts – policy and market-driven, must be taken to ensure industries maximize ROI on faster climate action?
In conversation: From soil to stock – making nature bankable
Nature is more than a climate solution; it’s a growth opportunity hiding in plain sight. As momentum builds toward COP30, unlocking the full potential of the bioeconomy and nature-based solutions is fast becoming a strategic advantage in the clean economy race. But today, nature remains undervalued, underfinanced, and perceived as high risk. This session brings together leaders in finance and policy who are shifting that equation. With a diverse range of tools at our disposal from blended finance to nature bonds - the question is no longer why invest in nature, but how fast can we make it bankable?
Panel: Betting on a breakthrough - where should the smart money go now?
According to the IEA, global green investment is surging with clean energy spending now outstripping fossil fuel investment by 2:1. Yet, capital remains concentrated in a few markets, leaving major opportunities untapped.
With the market for renewables more buoyant than ever, while hydrogen, carbon capture, and SMRs struggle with scale and cost competitiveness, where should the smart money go now? Should investors chase high-growth frontier markets where energy demand is soaring, or should they play it safe in regions with strong policy but intensifying competition?
Here we delve into how investors can unlock the highest returns whilst driving the transition forward
Industry and Built Environment
What’s next for green trade in an evolving global
landscape?
Trade is back on the agenda with a bang, but with reshoring, government action, and tariffs now all the rage. What does this new age of protectionism mean for climate action? With the US government triggering tariffs on steel and aluminum and creating other tariff and non-tariff barriers for solar and wind, how is this feeding through to the cost of green investment in the USA? And is this opening-up capacity and reducing costs in other regions of the world?
This session will explore how the disruption and uncertainty created by the rise of new trade barriers is unfolding and what it could mean for the climate.
In this topical discussion, we ask:
• How are rising trade barriers impacting the flow of green technologies and low-carbon goods across borders?
• How are G20 economies and multi-national businesses responding?
• Is protectionism a roadblock or can it be leveraged as a domestic innovation and investment catalyst?
• Can the economics of the energy transition create opportunities for new alliances to develop and new export champions to emerge?
Nature, Food Systems and Health Climate, health and the bottom line – rethinking risk in a warming world
The health impacts of climate change come with huge costs beyond those felt by individuals, families, and communities. We have witnessed everything from heat stress and respiratory conditions to malnutrition and vector-borne diseases result in rising insurance and productivity losses, healthcare system strain, and economic
disruption for all. As climate-driven health threats intensify, understanding and mitigating these risks is fast becoming a business imperative, not just a humanitarian concern.
This session will look to further our understanding of how we can better quantify true cost of climate change and how taking a data and evidence-based approach, we can better equip business leaders and policy creators to make decisions will protect us all. Tackling climate change is the ultimate investment in our future, this session will bring together thought leaders to establish how best to measure the true value of that investment.
This session will ask:
• What do experts currently predict the true health cost of climate change to be?
• Why is there so much disparity in how this is measured, and how can we work together to create a unified approach?
• How can a risk-based approach to climate change influence both business strategy and policymaking at a global and community level?
Energy and Transport
Fair finance: Unlocking revenue from the world’s heavy polluters
As COP30 comes into view, a growing movement is exploring new ways to unlock climate finance that is both innovative and equitable. One promising approach is the introduction of polluter-pays mechanisms targeting highemission sectors like aviation, where over half of emissions are generated by the wealthiest 1%, yet fuel remains largely untaxed. At the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4), eight countries launched the Coalition for Premium Flyers’ Contribution to Fair Transitions and Resilience, aiming to redirect aviation wealth toward climate adaptation and just transitions.
This session will explore how a global levy on premium flyers could generate up to €78 billion annually, generating predictable, debt-free funds for developing countries. Led by the Global Solidarity Levies Task Force, which is an alliance of 20 governments, this initiative is rapidly building momentum ahead of COP30. Join us in this pivotal moment on the road to Belém, as experts examine the political, economic, and operational challenges of implementing such levies, and how coalitions of the willing across public and private sectors can drive forward fair and resilient climate finance.
This session will ask:
• Why should we be looking to heavy emitters to generate climate and development finance?
• How do you mobilize the right actors to help drive policies forward in time for COP30?
• What does equitable redistribution look like and where should funds generated from levies be prioritized?
Energy and Transport
Plugging into the future: how to scale the grid for EV adoption
The rapid rise of electric vehicles is reshaping global transport, but behind the wheel of this transition lies
An equally urgent question is: Can our power grids keep up? From Europe and Asia to US states such as California and Georgia, governments at all levels and utilities are reaching new thresholds of progress on EVs, pouring billions into grid modernization, charging infrastructure, and renewable integration to support an electrified future.
Yet despite these unprecedented investments, grid constraints present a major challenge to business. The ability to scale EV deployment quickly is at risk if the grid infrastructure doesn’t evolve in parallel. For businesses, this means risks to carbon footprints and cost savings alike. To realize the full potential of electrified mobility, strategic coordination across regulators, energy providers, and fleet operators will be key to turning today’s investments into tomorrow’s connected, clean, climate-resilient transport systems.
Join us for a solutions-driven discussion on how businesses can prepare the grid for a future dominated by EVs. We will explore:
• How can utilities, regulators, and fleet operators collaborate to accelerate grid upgrades and avoid bottlenecks in EV deployment?
• How is corporate EV procurement impacting grid preparedness?
• How can businesses better leverage smart charging and battery storage to balance electricity demand and maximize renewable energy use?
• What policy and market mechanisms can ensure that EVs are powered by clean electricity while maintaining grid reliability and affordability?
Industry and Built Environment
Bridging the gap: How and where is philanthropy stepping in on climate?
With economic recoveries slowing, inflation on the rise, and shifting political priorities, national and multilateral climate commitments are facing uncertainty right when the need is bigger and more urgent than ever. But climate action cannot stop when priorities shift. Philanthropy is stepping in to keep momentum moving, and in many cases, helping to push it forward.
Around the world, philanthropic organisations, NGOs, and mission-driven funders are working alongside businesses and subnational governments to fill critical gaps, accelerate solutions, and bring new voices to the table. This session will explore how philanthropy can help maintain ambition, support delivery, and strengthen resilience through periods of uncertainty.
This session will ask:
• How can philanthropy help sustain climate progress and support climate finance goals when leadership falters and/or funding slows?
• What are the most effective ways to turn bold giving into real-world impact?
• How can funders stay focused and flexible in the face of geopolitical turbulence?
• Where can funders best use their voices to influence policy, business decisions, and public opinion?
Flagship Three: 2:00 – 3:30pm
The power in our hands – which levers of change can we pull?
Progress is well under way, and climate action is no longer an afterthought; it’s a strategic agenda item for governments and businesses. Today, leaders, from continent to continent, are spearheading innovative approaches to achieving a net zero future that delivers lasting change and prosperity for all. Despite challenges, we must continue to pull on all the levers that can bring about change. How do we tap into humanity’s ability to step up and turn the seemingly impossible into reality? What transformative policies, investments, and commitments will deliver the future?
Panel: Big emissions, bigger bills - how can we hold the world’s biggest polluters to account?
Just 100 companies are responsible for over 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions, making them central to the climate crisis. As calls for accountability grow louder worldwide, climate justice demands that those most responsible contribute fairly, not only financially, but also by addressing the disproportionate impacts borne by frontline communities.
Join experts as they explore how legal, financial, and grassroots strategies can work together to hold polluters accountable, ensure equitable climate resilience funding, and empower affected communities. This conversation will dive into the intersection of policy, justice, and activism.
Panel: The challenge, the tech and the change
The human drive for progress has fueled advancements throughout history, turning the impossible into reality. In the digital era, we’ve witnessed global internet access surge by over 40% in just 15 years. As we face a climate crisis, urgent, decisive action is needed.
To drive climate action, we must lean on technology to accelerate innovation, not just to solve immediate challenges, but as a lasting catalyst for change. The digital age connected the world, digitized industries, and demonstrated the power of global collaboration. The question is, how can we apply the same scale of innovation and collaboration to ensure a sustainable future for all?
• What strategies can we learn from those who drove the digital transformation about driving transformative change?
• How can we maximize technology as a lever of change while ensuring it remains accessible?
• Where do we risk placing too much faith in technology, and how do we strike the right balance with policy and people?
Panel: Beyond the echo chamber – how can our language change to drive more change
In a world of information overload and rising polarization, how we talk about climate action is as crucial as the action itself. PR and communications are powerful levers for change. And businesses are highly experienced at reaching across divides and shifting from abstract statistics to compelling stories that captivate audiences and drive momentum.
The right message can turn awareness into action, skepticism into solutions, and ambition into results. But how do we move beyond rhetoric to realism and turn comms into a catalyst for change? In this panel we ask:
• Which narratives drive the most impact beyond the comfort zone of the climate community?
• What is the business experience of driving support for major new energy, transport or other new tech solutions?
• How can storytelling reframe the climate crisis as an opportunity rather than a burden? And which communicators can we take our lead from?
Industry and Built Environment
Green foundations – can reindustrialization cement a low-carbon future?
Steel and concrete form the foundation of modern industry but decarbonizing them is now a litmus test for whether the new wave of global reindustrialization can truly deliver on climate.
As governments from Asia to Europe and North America pivot to reshore manufacturing, rebuild critical industries, and reshape global supply chains, the question is no longer if reindustrialization will happen, but how it can be done sustainably.
In a world of rising tariffs, export restrictions, and supply chain disruptions, greening the core materials that power infrastructure from green steel to low-carbon concrete is emerging as both a major challenge and a strategic opportunity for governments and businesses. It requires bold policy intervention, smart procurement, and unprecedented public-private collaboration. Join us for an interactive, practical session to learn:
• What are the practical implications of tariffs, carbon border adjustments, and trade tensions on scaling green steel and concrete?
• How are businesses adapting procurement and supply chain strategies to respond to material shortages and rising costs while staying on track for climate targets?
• How are businesses and producers collaborating to build green supply chains?
• Where is more supply chain collaboration needed to accelerate the materials transition, and how can policymakers help?
Energy and Transport
Tackling the energy trilemma – security, affordability, sustainability
As businesses around the world navigate an increasingly volatile energy landscape, balancing security, affordability, and sustainability, the energy trilemma has never been more complex or urgent. The current era of geopolitics is driving supply disruptions and price volatility, forcing business leaders to rethink how they source, manage, and decarbonize their corporate energy use.
In this high-level discussion, industry leaders will unpack how these forces shape corporate energy strategies across global markets and explore the cutting-edge solutions they’re deploying to stay ahead of disruption while driving real emissions reductions. As part of a broader suite of tools from PPAs to smart grids and flexible demand, 24/7 CFE represents a bold new frontier in tackling the energy trilemma at scale.
In this session, we ask:
• How is today’s geopolitical volatility impacting energy security and affordability?
• What does this mean for businesses?
• How are leading companies using 24/7 CFE as part of their energy procurement strategy – and why should others follow their lead?
• What’s needed from policymakers, utilities, and markets to support broader adoption of 24/7 CFE?
Nature, Food Systems and Health
From prototype to powerhouse - scaling cleantech beyond the lab
Clean technology is no longer just a climate imperative; it's a clear business opportunity for the S&P 500. US cleantech investment is expected to exceed $100 billion by 2025 and outpace fossil fuel investment despite a curtailment in federal funding.
From energy storage to EVs, companies that can lead innovation and secure market share today are positioning themselves as the market leaders of tomorrow, driving both economic growth and competitiveness. But can private capital move fast enough to capture the economic upside, support rapid commercialization, and accelerate deployment at home?
Join us as we dive into the strategies, challenges, and opportunities driving the future of cleantech and explore how companies can unlock long-term growth while addressing the climate crisis. We ask:
• How is the global market for cleantech unfolding, and how can forward-thinking businesses in the US keep hold of their share of the pie?
• Which technologies are poised for ‘crossing the chasm’ and who leads the race?
• How can businesses minimize risk while scaling the clean technologies of the future?
• How can subnational policymakers incentivize private investment in cleantech amidst federal opposition to sustainable innovation?
Energy and Transport
Net zero by 2050 - are we placing the right bets now for a profitable and carbon-free future?
The race to zero-carbon grids is moving fast. A constant, low-cost solution for electricity is so important that it has the potential to intensify geopolitical tension and reshape the global balance of power.
Yet, even as nations invest in cleaner technologies, simultaneously driving down the cost of renewables to a record low, the path to net zero remains complex and contested as countries opt to bet on a range of technologies to secure their energy future.
We have witnessed everything from the co-firing of gas/coal and CCS to hydrogen touted as the silver bullet in the energy transition, but can any of these technologies truly move the needle on climate action, and do they really represent untapped potential still waiting to be unlocked?
As we look to keep pace with the target to reach net zero emissions by 2050, we ask:
• Where should global investment be focused to reach net zero emissions by 2050?
• How do we avoid technologies locking us into high-emission pathways under the guise of progress?
• How can businesses help influence governments to match new NDCs and national energy plans with the climate commitments made at COP28?
Industry and Built Environment
Asia rising – how are the world’s largest energy consumers becoming its cleanest?
Asia is on the cusp of a major energy transformation and as the world’s largest energy consumer, the planet depends on it. The IEA projects Southeast Asia’s energy demand will exceed Europe’s by mid-century. Meeting
this demand sustainably, amid the rapid industrialization and electrification of its economies, is both a challenge to its low-emission growth and an opportunity to set the global standard for clean energy deployment.
In this session, we’ll assess how Asia is rising to the challenge of leading the world in tackling the energy trilemma in an era of global disruption.
This session will ask:
• How are regional superpowers such as China and India tackling the energy trilemma head-on in the face of geopolitical pressures and shifting global supply chains?
• From IDZs to the ASEAN Power Grid, how is Southeast Asia’s evolving energy landscape driving new models of clean growth?
• What role can corporate investment and innovation play in scaling clean energy technologies across the region?
Energy and Transport
The energy to lead – RE100
Members Forum and Awards
In today’s shifting geopolitical landscape, the transition to renewable energy is more critical than ever. With energy security and climate action increasingly tied to global power dynamics, renewable energy plays a pivotal role in shaping national and international policies.
The 2025 RE100 Members Forum & Awards is not just a moment to reflect, but a powerful spotlight on what’s possible when business, policy, and innovation align. This session will celebrate the global leaders setting new benchmarks in renewable energy, examine the fresh frontiers where clean power is taking hold, and explore how emerging markets and policy shifts are reshaping the future of corporate climate leadership.
From supplier engagement to regional breakthroughs in sourcing, we’ll uncover where momentum is building and how businesses can stay ahead of the curve as the global energy map evolves.
We'll explore key questions shaping the renewable energy agenda, including:
• Which countries are redefining what’s possible in renewable energy leadership?
• Where are RE100 members seeing the most success, and how can others follow suit?
• How can corporates stand strong in their 2030 ambitions in the face of market challenges?
• How are developments in 24/7 carbon-free energy, supplier engagement and the GHG Protocol Scope 2 Update changing the renewable energy landscape?
Nature, Food Systems and Health
Our most natural lever – are we ready for a regenerative world?
The shift to nature-based regeneration is gaining momentum across the US as businesses wake up to the implications of a ‘take-make-dispose’ economy – and for some, it’s a silver bullet in our fight against resource scarcity and biodiversity loss. With the planet’s finite resources under increasing pressure and multiple planetary boundaries already breached, it’s clear that an extractive economy measured by endless growth endangers species and supply chains.
At the same time, global farmer protests from Europe to Asia and Latin America, with farmers the key ingredient needed for a regenerative agriculture boom, have highlighted deepening tensions around climate policy, income, and land use, signaling tension that, if left unaddressed, risks fueling political instability and public resistance to climate action.
In this session, we will address the complexities of moving regeneration from theory to practice, including:
• What does credible leadership on regeneration look like, and how can we separate substance from greenwashing?
• How can businesses begin to realize regenerative value, and what will it take to pivot?
• Which policies, incentives, or finance mechanisms are needed to scale regenerative business models across sectors?
• How can businesses meaningfully engage farmers, indigenous communities, and frontline workers in shaping regenerative solutions?
Leadership and Green Growth
Communicating climate change – how can culture drive action?
When environmental stewardship becomes a core cultural value, climate-positive behaviors naturally follow. Today, cultural institutions are playing a crucial role in transforming abstract climate science into tangible experiences, emotional resonance, and collective action. It’s no longer just about what people know, but what they feel, value, and do together. Join voices from the worlds of sport, music, media, television, and food as they share the meaningful steps they've taken toward building a more sustainable future. This panel will be recorded for a future episode of the Climate Group Podcast “50 Shades of Green”.
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