What Climate Week NYC does

Climate Week NYC is an annual climate action event platform convened each September in New York City, deliberately co-located with the United Nations General Assembly. Organized by Climate Group — a UK-registered charity and US 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2004, with the NYC event launched in 2008 — the platform aggregates more than 1,000 independently organized events spanning 12 thematic areas and draws 100,000+ attendees annually, a scale the organization characterizes as the largest climate event globally. The platform is anchored by Helen Clarkson as CEO and supported by a 251–500 person parent organization. Programming includes panel sessions, private roundtables, an Executive Series, a Climate Leaders' Reception, and the Hub Live broadcast hub introduced in 2021. Roughly 80% of participants discover events through the official calendar, which functions as the platform's primary distribution surface.

The business model combines corporate sponsorship with paid registration. Sponsorship is structured as a tiered partner ecosystem (Headline, Platinum, Gold, Supporting), with named top-tier partners including Trane Technologies (Headline Partner for 2026), McKinsey (Opening Ceremony partner), Estée Lauder (Hub Live partner), BCG, L'Oréal, PwC, ABB, Microsoft, Arc'teryx, Polestar, UNICEF, and Johnson & Johnson. Registration is gated for for-profit attendees at $600 (early bird) and $1,200 (standard), while nonprofit, government, academic, and press attendees participate at no charge. The product is fundamentally a media and convening platform rather than a software or technology product: no proprietary AI, data flywheel, or recurring software revenue is disclosed.

For the PE/VC/M&A audience, the relevant framing is that Climate Week NYC is a non-tradeable, mission-driven platform within a nonprofit parent. There is no equity, no acquisition target, and no commercial return to investors; the entity's economic value accrues to corporate sponsors as brand association, policy access, and ESG positioning rather than to financial claimants. Any investment thesis must therefore be reframed as a sponsorship-side ROI question or as a strategic-stake question for sponsors seeking governance or content influence within the platform.

Name

Climate Week NYC

Legal name

The Climate Group, Inc

Website

https://climateweeknyc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Climate Week NYC is an annual climate convening platform organized by nonprofit Climate Group during the UN General Assembly in New York City, aggregating 1,000+ events across 12 themes for 100,000+ attendees and monetized through tiered corporate sponsorships and paid for-profit registrations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability Events and Conferences

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

akta.pro primary industry

Environment, Climate & Sustainability Congresses (THAHAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA), Energy, Utilities & Sustainability Shows Organizers (THAHABAK), Climate Policy, Governance & NDC Support (BPADALAA)

Keywords

• Climate change events
• Sustainability conferences
• Environmental summits
• Carbon leadership forums
• Climate action convening

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Registration Fees: Registration fees help keep the week accessible and support event hosts. For-profit companies pay $600 early bird fee (before August 7) or $1,200 per event after that date. Non-profit organizations, schools, community groups, and government bodies are welcome to donate any amount until August 7, then pay $300 per event after that date.
2. Sponsorship and Partnership: Corporate sponsors and partners fund the event at various tiers including Headline Partner, Opening Ceremony Partner, Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Supporter Partner levels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Climate Week NYC runs the world's largest climate event, a week-long annual program held each September in New York City alongside the UN General Assembly, combining a flagship Opening Ceremony, a curated The Hub Live plenary programme, invite-only Executive Series roundtables, the Climate Leaders' Reception, and an open Events Program calendar of 1,000+ events spanning 12 thematic areas. Hosting rights are sold to organizations, and content is distributed via livestream and on-demand video libraries.

Product overview

Climate Week NYC operates as a platform-plus-events architecture consisting of a flagship annual climate event in New York City paired with a year-round digital engagement platform. The core offering centers on the Climate Week NYC Main Event—a week-long gathering of 1,000+ events attracting 100,000+ attendees—supported by the Opening Ceremony, The Hub Live (flagship plenary programme), Executive Series (invite-only roundtables), Climate Leaders' Reception, and the Events Program calendar. The Watch on Demand service provides post-event access to recorded sessions across four thematic streams. The News and Media Hub delivers ongoing coverage, while the annual Climate Week NYC Report compiles event metrics and leadership insights. The platform is organized by Climate Group and takes place alongside the UN General Assembly each September.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Hub Live: The curated main program featuring plenary sessions, breakouts, and roundtables
• Opening Ceremony
• Executive Series
• Climate Leaders' Reception

Products and services

• Climate Week NYC Main Event The world's largest climate event, bringing together more than 100,000 people across 1,000+ events in New York City each September alongside the UN General Assembly, serving as a global platform for advancing climate and economic progress at scale.
• Opening Ceremony The official kick-off event of Climate Week NYC, featuring senior climate leaders from business, government, and civil society in flagship sessions, inspiring keynotes, and panel debates.
• The Hub Live A curated programme of three plenary flagship sessions plus dozens of breakouts, side events, and executive roundtables held under one roof on September 21-22.
• Executive Series High-impact, closed-door, and invite-only roundtables and workshops for senior policymakers, business leaders, and civil society champions to discuss climate challenges and opportunities.
• Climate Leaders' Reception An annual evening reception bringing together senior leaders from business, government, and civil society to celebrate progress and highlight priorities for advancing global climate action.
• Events Program The official events calendar and registration platform hosting over 1,000 diverse events spanning twelve thematic areas across all five boroughs of New York City, plus hybrid and online options.
• Watch on Demand On-demand access to all recorded sessions from Climate Week NYC, including insightful talks, expert panels, and keynotes across four content streams: Industry and Built Environment, Energy and Transport, Nature Food Systems and Health, and Leadership and Green Growth.
• News and Media Hub News coverage, press releases, live blog updates, multimedia content, and media resources covering Climate Week NYC events and announcements.
• Climate Week NYC 2025 Report Annual report compiling topline statistics, event metrics, attendee demographics across sectors and regions, leadership insights, and visionary voices driving sustainability and net zero goals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000+ attendees annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Trane TechnologiescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHeadline Partner for Climate Week NYC 2026. Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator providing sustainable building and transportation solutions. They sponsor the flagship climate event to advance their sustainability commitments and engage with climate leaders.
• McKinsey & CompanycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOpening Ceremony Partner. McKinsey & Company's sustainability practice partners with Climate Week NYC to bring executive-level dialogues on net zero and climate action to the global stage.
• The Estée Lauder CompaniescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Hub Live Partner. The Estée Lauder Companies partners with Climate Week NYC to advance discussions on sustainability and corporate climate action.
• Boston Consulting Group (BCG)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerClimate Leaders' Reception Partner. BCG co-hosts the annual Climate Leaders' Reception with Climate Group, bringing together senior leaders from business, government, and civil society.
• L'OréalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Partner. L'Oréal partners with Climate Week NYC to engage with global climate leaders and showcase their sustainability initiatives.
• PwCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerExecutive Series Partner. PwC hosts multiple roundtables in the Executive Series and partners on discussions around sustainability data, risk management, and climate action business cases.
• ABBmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerThematic Session Partner. ABB participates in sessions on energy transition, grid innovation, and industrial decarbonization.
• MicrosoftmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerThematic Session Partner. Microsoft engages in discussions on AI, supply chain sustainability, and clean energy procurement.
• Arc'teryxmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerThematic Session Partner. Arc'teryx participates in sessions on circularity, sustainable manufacturing, and climate action in the apparel industry.
• PolestarmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Partner. Polestar engages in EV transition discussions and sustainable transportation panels.
• UNICEFmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerResilience Building Partner. UNICEF partners on discussions around children and climate, sub-national climate action, and youth leadership.
• Johnson & JohnsonmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealth Program Partner. Johnson & Johnson participates in sessions on climate and health, health workers on climate frontlines, and healthcare system resilience.
• Edison InternationalsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Partner. Edison International engages in energy transition discussions and clean energy investment panels.
• Hydro-QuébecsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Partner. Hydro-Québec co-hosts Executive Series roundtables on clean energy workforce challenges.
• EquinixsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Partner. Equinix participates in discussions on data centers, AI energy demand, and grid innovation.
• Saint-GobainmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Partner. Saint-Gobain engages in sustainable construction and built environment discussions.
• National Audubon SocietysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Partner. Participates in nature, land and oceans themed sessions and regenerative world discussions.
• ArcadissupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Partner. Arcadis engages in energy, EV transition, and grid infrastructure discussions.
• Gold StandardsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Partner. Gold Standard participates in carbon market and climate finance discussions.
• PalmettosupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEnergy Program Partner. Palmetto launched a home energy savings app at Climate Week NYC 2025.
• NewsweeksupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia Partner. Newsweek produces the Climate Week NYC Daily Show and provides media coverage of the event.
• Hi IMPACTsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia Partner. Hi IMPACT co-produces the Climate Week NYC Daily Show with Newsweek.
• NYC Tourism & ConventionssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSustainable Tourism Partner. NYC Tourism & Conventions supports sustainable tourism aspects of Climate Week NYC.
• The Rockefeller FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported analysis from Brown University's Information Futures Lab on climate communications, presented at Climate Week NYC 2024. The foundation supports research on how climate change is communicated and its health impacts.
• The Climate GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClimate Week NYC was created and is organized annually by Climate Group, an international nonprofit that has driven climate action for over 20 years. Climate Group owns and runs the official event program, Opening Ceremony, and The Hub Live.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• COP (UN Climate Change Conference): COP is the annual UNFCCC global climate summit and the most direct comparable to Climate Week NYC in terms of audience (heads of state, ministers, Fortune 500 CEOs, civil society) and purpose (driving climate action and policy). Climate Week NYC explicitly leverages UN General Assembly week as a parallel convening moment.
• Sustainable Brands: Sustainable Brands operates annual conferences and a year-round community for sustainability and brand leaders. It serves a similar Fortune 500 sustainability audience and competes directly for sponsor dollars and senior sustainability executive attention.
• GreenBiz Group: GreenBiz runs the VERGE conference series and produces sustainability/climate business media and events. It targets the same corporate sustainability decision-maker audience as Climate Week NYC and competes for sponsor mindshare on the climate-event calendar.
• London Climate Action Week: London Climate Action Week is a regional peer organized by Climate Group (the same parent of Climate Week NYC) that runs the same week-of-events format in a different geography. It offers the closest direct comparison of structure, audience, and operating model.
• Reuters Events (Energy Transition / Sustainability): Reuters Events runs business-facing summits on sustainability, energy transition, and climate finance. Comparable in audience (corporate sustainability leaders, investors) and in delivering tiered sponsorship and high-profile speaker programming.

Broad incumbents

• World Economic Forum: The World Economic Forum convenes global leaders across business, government, and civil society at Davos and through year-round climate initiatives. It is a broader incumbent in the high-level convening space and a competitor for both speaker and sponsor attention, though it is not focused exclusively on climate.
• Bloomberg Green: Bloomberg Green is a media, events, and data platform covering climate business and finance. It serves an overlapping corporate and financial-institution audience and competes for both sponsorship dollars and thought-leadership mindshare.

Emerging players

• Climate Reality Project: Climate Reality Project is a climate advocacy and education organization that runs convenings, trainings, and events. It overlaps with Climate Week NYC's civil society and youth segments but is more focused on advocacy and grassroots mobilization.

Regional players

• Africa Climate Week / Latin America & Caribbean Climate Week: The UNFCCC's Regional Climate Weeks (Africa, Latin America & Caribbean, Middle East & North Africa) are regional peers in the same convening category. They serve similar business, government, and civil society audiences in their respective geographies and run on a comparable week-of-events format.

Others

• BSR (Business for Social Responsibility): BSR is a sustainability consultancy and network that convenes corporate members through working groups and events. It is thematically adjacent — serving many of the same Fortune 500 climate/sustainability leaders — but its primary business is advisory services rather than event production.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/climateweeknyc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-climate-group
• Instagraminstagram.com/theclimategroup

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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