Xynteo at Climate Week NYC 2024
We’ve surpassed the critical 1.5ºC warming threshold, a red line on climate change that we collectively aimed to avoid. It’s time… to ask the tough questions to unlock progress.
Join us
If you are planning to be in New York for Climate Week, or are interested in joining or partnering on any of our events across 24 – 26 September get in touch.
We’ve achieved a lot to date – but we all know that the hard part is still to come.
To meet our ambitions for a better world, the most fundamental economic systems of our world (heavy industry, energy, and agriculture) must change at a pace and to an extent that we’ve never achieved before. This level of transformation will require deep thinking, collaborative partnerships, and hard work to augment operations, realign supply chains, and reduce carbon footprints.
Now is the moment to identify the true obstacles to progress, devise and implement the solution pathways needed to drive substantial impact, and take hold of a better, more resilient, and more sustainable form of business.
It’s time… to ask the tough questions to unlock progress
We know business can, will and must play a transformative role in the transition as they look to grasp the substantial commercial opportunities available to those leaders with the ambition and courage to reach for them.
At Climate Week NYC, Xynteo will be asking the tough questions across a series of experiences on 24, 25, and 26 September to delve deeply into the true barriers to progress, and discuss the solutions we have today, and need tomorrow, to overcome the obstacles to meaningful impact. We look forward to you joining us in this mission.
Our Climate Week NYC Programme
Discussions
Join us at Nest Climate Campus, Javits Center, NYC for a series of events on decarbonising the built environment, urban fleet electrification, net-zero metals and food systems, and much more.
Sustainable Skylines
Decarbonising the built environment.
24 September, 9am - 10am ET
Speakers:
- James Drinkwater, Chair of the Investment Committee at Built by Nature and Head of Built Environment, Laudes Foundation
- Guy Grainger, Global Head of Sustainability Services & ESG, JLL
- Vikas Mehta, Executive Director, SED Fund
- Darshana Myronidis, Chief Sustainability Officer, Virgin Group
- Deeksha Vats, Group Chief Sustainability Officer, Aditya Birla Group
Aluminium Decarbonisation
Scaling impact and driving ground-level change.
24 September, 10:30am - 11:30am ET
Hosted by:
The International Aluminium Institute (IAI)
Speakers:
- Marlen Bertram, Director, International Aluminium Institute
- Maria Alegre, Global Stakeholder Relations Director, Ball
- Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer, EGA
- Leandro Campos de Faria, Chief Sustainability Officer, CBA
- Sarah Chandler, VP Environment and Supply Chain Innovation, Apple
- Eivind Kallevik, Chief Executive Officer, Hydro
- Pierre Labat, Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer, Novelis
- John Rost, SVP Global Sustainability, Crown
- Karin Svensson, Chief Sustainability Officer, Volvo
- Jakob Stausholm, Chief Executive Officer, Rio Tinto
In the Driving Seat?
EV infrastructure and the future of urban mobility.
24 September, 12pm - 1pm ET
Speakers:
- Megan Allen, Senior Group Product Manager, Geotab
- Fiona Howarth, Chief Executive Officer, Octopus EV
- Tom Jensen, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Freyr
- Julia Pallé, VP Sustainability, Formula E
- Rambabu Paravastu, Chief Sustainability Officer, Greenko
- Karin Svensson, Chief Sustainability Officer, Volvo
Reap What You Sow
A global food system to support a growing population.
24 September, 2pm - 3:30pm ET
Speakers:
- Lorena Lourido Gomez, Global Food Manager, Ingka Group
- Kevin Muno, Owner, Perennial Pastures
- Barry Parkin, Chief Sustainability Officer, Mars
- Sally Smith, Chief Sustainability Officer, Upfield
- Daniella Vega, SVP Health and Sustainability, Ahold Delhaize
- Darci Vetter, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Public Policy, PepsiCo
Workshops
Leadership in Action
Translating vision into reality in a disruptive world.
24 September, 4pm - 5pm ET
Effective leadership is critical in navigating the complex landscape of sustainability amidst global disruptions. Leaders must not only articulate compelling visions but also drive actionable strategies that can withstand economic, social, and environmental upheavals.
This session is essential for sustainability leaders seeking to enhance their strategic impact in a volatile world - and we are proud to be joined by Franco Fubini, founder of Natoora, who will take us on his and Natoora's journey.
Fireside Chat and Drinks Reception: Women for People and Planet
Join us at the MADE Hotel, 44 W 29th St, to be inspired by the women leading the way to a more equitable and sustainable future - to be followed by a drinks reception on the roof top.
25 September, 6pm - 8pm ET
Since International Women's Day 2024, Xynteo has been interviewing and profiling women from across business, academy and non-governmental organisations to celebrate their achievements - and learn from their experience.
This evening fireside chat and networking reception will be an opportunity to learn from their experiences, make new connections, reestablish old ones, and celebrate all the women dedicating their lives to creating a better future for us all.
Speakers:
- Michelle Li, Founder of Women and Climate and Clever Carbon
- Eva Kruse, Chief Global Engagement Officer, Pangaia
Roundtable: The Great Plastics Dilemma
Decarbonising supply, onshoring recycling and finding alternatives.
Join us back at the Nest Climate Campus, Javits Center, for a final day of insight and discussion with a roundtable on the future of plastics
26 September, 3pm - 4:30pm ET
The pervasive use of plastics and their environmental impact pose a formidable challenge. This session tackles the intricate issues of decarbonising plastic supply chains, enhancing recycling processes, and exploring viable alternatives, offering critical insights for professionals in materials science, waste management, and policy-making.
Participants:
- Rob Cameron, VP Global Head of ESG Engagement, Nestle
- Jonathan Gill, Global Head, Sustainability Advocacy and Strategy, Unilever
- John Kornerup Bang, Lead, Sustainable Materials Transition, LEGO Group
- Allison Lin, Global VP of Packaging Sustainability, Mars
- Sally Smith, Chief Sustainability Officer, Upfield
- Grant Sprick, Vice President Climate & Environment, Ahold Delhaize
- Kurt Waltzer, Founder, Energy Systems Innovation Consulting
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From More Efficient Operations to Regenerative Business Models: Redefining Leadership for a Complex World
Collaboration, Leadership
5 minutes
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Using Green Materials In Construction Today May Not Be Expensive After All
Build Ahead, Strategy, Sustainability
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How Do We Build Sustainable Cities Of The Future, Together?
Leadership, Sustainability
6 minutes
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The Trailblazing Women Of Our Collective, People And Planet-Positive Future
Inclusion, Leadership, Sustainability
2 minutes
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Beyond First-Mover Advantage: Unleashing The Power Of Collaborative Innovation
Collaboration, Inclusion, Leadership, Sustainability
3 minutes
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Your Competitors Might Just Be Your Best Friends In The Fight Against Climate Change
Collaboration, Inclusion, Sustainability
4 minutes
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Get involved with our sponsorship packages
To be part of Xynteo at Climate Week NYC as Headline, Sector or Session Sponsor and get access to unrivalled exposure throughout the week – contact us below.
If you would like to participate or join any of these experiences, please contact us.