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Global Leaders Converge at the 2025 Climate & Sustainability Leadership Forum

As Climate Week in New York City unfolds, leaders from multinational corporations and non-governmental organizations will gather to engage in crucial discussions about climate innovation and responsible business practices. Hosted by FINN Partners, the second annual 2025 Climate & Sustainability Leadership Forum aims to create a global platform that drives impactful conversations around climate issues and fosters collaboration across sectors.

Taking place from September 22-26, 2025, the forum features a series of daily virtual panels and an in-person networking reception at FINN's New York office. According to Gil Bashe, Chair of Global Health and Purpose at FINN Partners, this event showcases leadership voices that are translating climate commitments into tangible impacts. He emphasizes that 'responsible business and sustainability go hand in hand'.

Event Highlights

The forum offers a unique opportunity for executives, policymakers, academics, sustainability experts, and change-makers to share their insights and strategies for a more sustainable, equitable, and resilient future. Each day includes virtual panels tackling a range of urgent climate issues, from carbon neutrality and sustainable supply chains to biodiversity, climate resilience, and green innovation.

Among the experts participating are:

• - Federico Menna
• - Aman Singh
• - Victoria Glazar
• - Noah Horton
• - Paul A. Strachan
• - Michael Winters
• - Carol Rose
• - Jeremy Sampson
• - Jay Gaines
• - Nico Nicholas
• - Adam Garfunkel
• - Kristen Delphos
• - Chris Micolucci
• - Aldo Zucaro
• - Jacques Philippe
• - Wai Yi Yik

Panel Themes

The forum will feature panels focused on the following themes:
1. Talk is Cheap: Driving the True Impact of Climate Conversations
2. Planet-Smart Innovation: Products & Experiences for Climate-Conscious Consumers
3. Sustainable Supply Chains: The Hidden Frontier of Climate Leadership
4. Nature, Tech and Equity: The New Pillars of Climate Resilience
5. Reputation and Risk: Communicating Climate Leadership in a Skeptical Age

Moderated by FINN leaders, including Gil Bashe and Amy Terpeluk, the discussions will spotlight innovators who are redefining climate leadership in practice. 'Organizations today are judged by the impact they create', notes Amy Terpeluk, Managing Partner at FINN Partners. This forum aims to assist leaders in moving beyond mere promises towards real action and transparent communication.

Pre-Forum Session

Additionally, a special pre-forum session will delve into how organizations can communicate their climate commitments with credibility and transparency. Panelists will include Gil Bashe, Jillian Semaan, Brianne Chai-Onn, Nicole Grubner, Alia Hernandez, and Millie Hillman.

Registration

Those interested in participating in the forum can register online at Climate Sustainability Leadership Forum.

The Climate & Sustainability Leadership Forum, hosted amid Climate Week NYC, signals a critical moment for collaborative climate action and the necessity for every stakeholder to engage substantively in sustainability efforts. As we face increasingly dire climate challenges, this gathering serves as a reminder that every voice matters in the movement toward a more sustainable future.