Sustainability LIVE Returns to Climate Week NYC 2025

Sustainability LIVE Unites Global Leaders at Climate Week NYC 2025 to Drive Climate Action

Sustainability LIVE hosted its second Climate Week NYC, bringing global sustainability leaders together for two days of panels, workshops, and keynotes that shape the future of climate action..

A Global Platform for Collaboration

Coinciding with the UN General Assembly, Sustainability LIVE: Climate Week NYC 2025 brought together executives, policymakers, and innovators to share insights on decarbonisation, energy transition, sustainable finance, and the role of technology in climate progress.

From the Global Impact Forum and Women in Sustainability to the CSO Strategy Summit, the agenda reflected the breadth of sustainability challenges facing industries worldwide - and the collaborative solutions being advanced.

Leaders Driving Change

The event hosted some of the world’s most influential sustainability executives, including:

• Jim Andrew, Chief Sustainability Officer, PepsiCo
  
• Ellen Jackowski, Chief Sustainability Officer, Mastercard
  
• Faith Taylor, SVP, Global Citizenship & Sustainability, Kyndryl
  
• Pilar Cruz, EVP & CSO, Cargill
  
• Pratik Raval, CSO, Fifth Third Bank
  
• Subhagata Mukherjee, VP & Global Head of Sustainability, Nokia
  
• Hélène V. Gagnon, Chief People & Sustainability Officer, CAE
  
  

Workshops led by organisations such as Sweep and Terraformation gave attendees practical tools to tackle product carbon footprints and the cost of delaying investment in nature-based solutions.



Climate Week in Context

Climate Week NYC, led by Climate Group, has become a critical moment in the global climate calendar. This year, Helen Clarkson, CEO of Climate Group, underlined the urgency of systems change and cross-border collaboration, while Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of UN Climate Change, urged leaders to harness AI, clean energy, and finance to accelerate progress towards COP30 in Belém, Brazil.



Looking Ahead

Sustainability LIVE’s role in Climate Week is to provide a stage for real-world solutions, bold commitments, and candid conversations. From rethinking supply chains to embedding AI in sustainability strategies, the sessions in New York highlighted both the scale of the challenge and the collective ambition to meet it.



As Faith Taylor of Kyndryl noted during her closing keynote, “We must align innovation with impact - the future of business depends on it.”

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FAQ

What is Sustainability LIVE: Climate Week NYC 2025?

It is the second New York edition of Sustainability LIVE, hosted alongside Climate Week NYC. The event brings together global leaders, policymakers, and innovators to collaborate on sustainability challenges and solutions.

Who attended the event?

Executives and sustainability leaders from companies such as PepsiCo, Mastercard, Kyndryl, Cargill, Fifth Third Bank, Nokia, and CAE joined the agenda, alongside policymakers and innovators.

What topics were discussed?

Key themes included decarbonisation, energy transition, sustainable finance, AI in sustainability, supply chain transformation, and the importance of cross-border collaboration.

Why is Climate Week NYC significant?

Climate Week NYC, led by Climate Group, runs in parallel with the UN General Assembly. It is a major global moment for governments, businesses, and NGOs to advance climate action.

How can I access event highlights?

Coverage, interviews, and insights from Sustainability LIVE: Climate Week NYC 2025 are available via Sustainability Magazine.