Welcome to Climate Week NYC 2024 Program Partners: It's Time | Climate Week (original) (raw)

12th September 2024 3 min read

As we embark on another exciting year of Climate Week NYC, we are proud to welcome our Program Partners, each committed to driving meaningful change in their respective sectors.

These Partners support the ten themes forming the Climate Week NYC Event Program. The official events program is the primary way for communities and individuals to engage. Spread across ten themes, the wider week works with climate leaders, activists, organizations and artists across the five boroughs of New York City, as well as a variety of hybrid and online activities.

The overarching theme for Climate Week NYC this year, "It's Time," serves as both a call to action and a reflection on the urgent need to address the climate crisis. Together, these partners are leading the way toward a sustainable and resilient future.

BMW Group

Transport Program Partner

BMW Group is taking the lead in the transport sector, embracing its role in shaping a carbon-neutral path forward. With innovations in low-emission technologies and a commitment to cross-industry dialogue, BMW Group is ensuring that the journey towards decarbonization is a collective effort. As Alexander Bilgeri, Vice President of Corporate Communications at BMW Group, states:

“The steps we take today to address climate change will shape the future of our society. The BMW Group is proud to be an official partner of Climate Week NYC, convening experts across industries to facilitate a vital exchange of ideas on decarbonization. By sharing knowledge, dialogue, and new low-emission innovations, we can navigate the journey towards a sustainable future together - because no sector can get there alone.”

Sodexo

Food Program Partner

Sodexo highlights the critical role that food choices play in protecting our planet. Their commitment to sustainable and healthy diets is powered by their chefs, who are crafting recipes that nourish both people and the environment. Sophie Bellon, Chairwoman of Sodexo’s Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, notes:

“Food is THE greatest opportunity to reduce the pressure on our planet. To promote healthier, more sustainable diets, Sodexo counts on ONE key ingredient: the talent of its chefs who create tasty, healthy, sustainable recipes every day paving the way for a dietary shift.”

Risilience

Finance Program Partner

It’s time… business must address the sustainability challenge of financial quantification.

In the finance sector, Risilience is focused on integrating sustainability with business strategy through actionable transition plans. Dr. Andrew Coburn, CEO of Risilience, stresses the importance of quantifying risks and opportunities to ensure that businesses are resilient in a net-positive future. He says:

“We know that progress requires actionable transition plans: plans that financially quantify risks and opportunities to provide a shared language that unifies the sustainability and business strategies – key to making a coherent business case for a resilient, net-positive outlook.

Ultimately, companies unprepared for the net-positive future may not have one.”

Constellation

Energy Program Partner

Constellation is pushing for the rapid transition to a carbon-free economy. Katie Ott, VP of Sustainability and Climate Strategy, Constellation Energy, says:

"It's time to accelerate the transition to a carbon-free economy."

As we come together for Climate Week NYC 2024, the message is clear: It's Time to unite, innovate, and act across every sector to create a sustainable future. Together, with our Program Partners, we are forging ahead in this vital mission.

Let’s make it count.