The Next Wave of Leadership at Sustainability LIVE: CWNYC
Leadership will be centre stage at Sustainability LIVE: Climate Week NYC, where business meets climate action.
As global leaders adapt to unpredictable market shifts, regulatory pressures and environmental urgency, the need for clear, inclusive and effective leadership has never been sharper.
This year’s summit will explore what leadership looks like when sustainability is the priority. Delegates will hear directly from those redefining climate-focused leadership, managing transformation and unlocking value for both the business and the planet.
What’s on the agenda?
At Sustainability LIVE: Climate Week NYC, leadership features across multiple high-impact sessions. Executives share how they align sustainability goals with commercial outcomes while keeping teams engaged and focused. This is about leaders who act on climate goals, measure progress and embed accountability into their organisations.
The Global Impact Forum
As climate pressures intensify, businesses face growing demands to lead with purpose, resilience and long-term impact.
The Global Impact Forum brings together leaders from sustainability, finance, policy and innovation to explore how business can be a force for systemic change.
As global expectations shift, the discussion will focus on how purpose-driven strategies and inclusive business models are shaping a more sustainable economy.
Panellists include:
- Franco Amalfi, Americas Sustainability Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partners at Capgemini
- Miguel Sossa-Mardomingo, Vice President and Deputy Americas Sustainability Lead at Capgemini
- Kathy Rostkowski, Chief Sustainability Officer at McCormick & Co
- Anna Pierce, Director of Sustainability at Tate and Lyle
- Karin Svensson, Chief Sustainability Officer at Volvo Group
- Mandi McReynolds, Chief Sustainability Officer at Workiva
Women in Sustainability
Women are at the forefront of sustainability, driving change across environmental and social agendas.
From climate strategy to community impact, panellists share their achievements, approaches and the barriers they continue to navigate.
This session will provide an honest and inspiring look at the realities of leading in a fast-evolving field, and the value of diverse perspectives in solving complex global challenges.
Panellists include:
- Sheri Hinish, Founder and Supply Chain Queen at Supply Chain Revolution
- Sophie Beckham, Chief Sustainability Officer at International Paper
- Mary de Wysocki, SVP and Chief Sustainability Officer at Cisco
- Ann Tracy, Chief Sustainability Officer at Colgate-Palmolive
- Kate Heiny, VP of Sustainability at Booking Holdings
- Ayla Bajwa, Senior Vice President of Sustainability at DP World
The CSO Strategy Summit
As sustainability becomes central to business strategy, the role of the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) is rapidly evolving.
The CSO Summit brings together senior leaders from global organisations to explore how sustainability is reshaping executive priorities. Panellists will share how they navigate complex challenges, align environmental goals with business objectives and lead cross-functional change.
Panellists include:
- Amanda Gardiner, Executive Director at UN Global Compact Network USA
- Korab Zuka, Global Head of Social Impact and Chief Sustainability Officer at Novartis
- Lauren Riley, Chief Sustainability Officer at United Airlines
- Christina Shim, Chief Sustainability Officer at IBM
- Saskia van Gendt, Chief Sustainability Officer at Blue Yonder
- Jennifer Motles, Chief Sustainability Officer at Philip Morris International
Executive Dinner with SAP
Hosted by SAP, this private executive dinner brings together sustainability leaders, innovators and changemakers for an evening of connection and conversation.
Designed for those driving environmental progress within their organisations, this rouldtable-style dinner will explore how digital innovation and data-led strategies can transform regulatory pressure into business opportunity.
Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss the evolving sustainability landscape, share practical insights and explore new approaches to accelerating impact.
To register for this executive dinner, click here.
Sustainability LIVE: Climate Week NYC will place leadership where it belongs, at the centre of global climate action.
The sessions speak directly to the challenges of modern leadership in an era of climate urgency. From inclusion to resilience, from ambition to action, these are the conversations defining how businesses lead through the climate transition.
For those leading climate strategy or preparing to, this is where the leadership conversation happens.
Join us at Sustainability LIVE: Climate Week NYC on 22 September.
