Global Leaders to Convene at Climate & Sustainability Leadership Forum During Climate Week NYC

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Global Leaders to Convene at Climate & Sustainability Leadership Forum During Climate Week NYC

September 22, 2025

New York, NY - As multinational companies and NGOs gather to discuss climate innovation and responsible business in New York City, FINN Partners is hosting the second annual 2025 Climate & Sustainability Leadership Forum, a global platform dedicated to accelerating climate conversations that foster cross-sector collaboration. Taking place during Climate Week NYC, September 22-26, the Forum features daily virtual panels and an in-person networking reception at FINN's New York office.

"FINN Partners has long believed that responsible business and sustainability go hand in hand," said Gil Bashe, Chair Global Health and Purpose, FINN Partners. "This Forum is about showcasing leadership voices who are turning climate commitments into measurable impact."

The Climate & Sustainability Leadership Forum will convene executives, policymakers, academics, sustainability experts, and changemakers to share strategies that can drive a more sustainable, equitable, and resilient future.

Event Highlights

Daily Virtual Panels | September 22-26 featuring leading voices from business, government and civil society, each panel will tackle urgent climate issues, from carbon neutrality and sustainable supply chains to biodiversity, climate resilience, and green innovation.

Experts include:

• 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 Include:

• Talk is Cheap: Driving the True Impact of Climate Conversations
• Planet-Smart Innovation: Products & Experiences for Climate-Conscious Consumers
• Sustainable Supply Chains: The Hidden Frontier of Climate Leadership
• Nature, Tech, and Equity: The New Pillars of Climate Resilience
• Reputation and Risk: Communicating Climate Leadership in a Skeptical Age

The series will be moderated by FINN leaders Gil Bashe, Amy Terpeluk, Aman Gupta, Terri Bloore, Jason Rollins, and Debbie Flynn, and will spotlight changemakers redefining what climate leadership looks like in practice.

"Organizations today are judged by the impact they create," said Amy Terpeluk, Managing Partner, Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Impact Lead, FINN Partners. "This Forum helps leaders move beyond promises to authentic action and transparent communication."

A special pre-Forum session explores how organizations can communicate climate commitments with credibility and transparency. Panelists include Gil Bashe, Jillian Semaan, Brianne Chai-Onn, Nicole Grubner, Alia Hernandez, and Millie Hillman.

To register for the Forum: https://lnkd.in/gaFK5i6e

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