ESCI 2026

Environmental Sustainability &
Climate Innovation

through
New York City & Virtually
Leadership programs, keynotes, panels & networking
Environmental Sustainability and Climate Innovation

Empowering bold innovation, accelerating sustainable impact

Environmental Sustainability & Climate Innovation
September 21-25, 2026 New York & Virtually Leadership Programs, Keynotes & Panels Networking Reception
Environmental Sustainability & Climate Innovation | ESCI 2026

Empowering Bold Innovation, Accelerating Sustainable Impact

Join a global leadership platform convening executives, sustainability leaders, innovators, investors, policymakers, and changemakers accelerating practical climate solutions, sustainable infrastructure, environmental innovation, and measurable impact.

ESCI 2026 | September 21-25, 2026

Environmental Sustainability & Climate Innovation

New York City & Virtual
New York NY US

Environmental Sustainability & Climate Innovation 2026 brings together global business, policy, investment, technology, and sustainability leaders to accelerate practical climate solutions, sustainable infrastructure, and measurable environmental impact.

Taking place Monday, September 21 through Friday, September 25, 2026 in New York and virtually, ESCI serves as a strategic leadership platform for the people and organizations advancing sustainability, climate innovation, decarbonization, resilience, circular economy, green investment, and scalable environmental solutions.

Across keynotes, executive conversations, panels, and leadership networking, the program connects corporate executives, investors, policymakers, innovators, sustainability leaders, and public-sector stakeholders working to move bold ideas from ambition to implementation and from innovation to real-world impact.

ESCI is designed for leaders embedding sustainability into corporate strategy, investors pursuing transformative climate opportunities, policymakers shaping practical frameworks, and innovators building the technologies, partnerships, and business models needed for a more resilient and sustainable future.

ESCI 2026

Topic Areas & Themes

Key areas shaping the dialogue across environmental sustainability, climate innovation, clean growth, investment, policy, resilience, technology, and measurable impact.

Environmental Sustainability Climate Innovation Climate Action Net Zero Decarbonization Environmental Technology Carbon Solutions Green Investment Sustainable Finance Policy Innovation Circular Economy Climate Resilience Climate Adaptation Nature-Based Solutions Biodiversity Renewable Energy Sustainable Infrastructure Sustainable Cities Clean Mobility Energy Transition Public-Private Partnerships Scalable Solutions Environmental Equity Global Collaboration

Welcome to 
Environmental Sustainability & Climate Innovation

Speakers
John Shegerian
John Shegerian
Chairman and CEO
ERI
Hakan Yilmaz
Hakan Yilmaz
SVP, Chief Technology & Sustainability Officer
Carrier
Keith Kerman
Keith Kerman
Deputy Commissioner, Chief Fleet Officer
NYC Citywide Administrative Services
Maud Demurge
Maud Demurge
General Manager, North America
Akila
Lord Adair Turner
Lord Adair Turner
Chair
Energy Transitions Commission
Aseem Kapur
Aseem Kapur
CRO
GM Energy
Cesar Pereira
Cesar Pereira
Head, Sustainability, Commercial Aviation
Embraer
Mary de Wysocki
Mary de Wysocki
SVP, Chief Sustainability Officer
Cisco
Sophie Graham
Sophie Graham
Chief Sustainability Officer
IFS
Katie McGinty
Katie McGinty
Chief Sustainability Officer
Johnson Controls
Program
2026 Environmental Sustainability & Climate Innovation

2026 Environmental Sustainability & Climate Innovation

September 21, 2026–September 25, 2026 • 8 AM–5 PM EDT

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ESCI 2026

Why Join ESCI

Who Should Attend

ESCI is designed for corporate executives, sustainability leaders, climate innovators, investors, policymakers, infrastructure leaders, technology companies, public-sector stakeholders, and organizations advancing practical environmental solutions, climate action, clean growth, and measurable impact.

Why It Matters for Business

Environmental sustainability and climate innovation are reshaping strategy, investment, operations, infrastructure, markets, and competitiveness. ESCI helps leaders understand emerging opportunities, build meaningful partnerships, communicate leadership, and accelerate solutions that create long-term business and environmental value.

“Sustainability is no longer separate from strategy. It is the operating context for growth, resilience, investment, and innovation.”

Join Environmental Sustainability & Climate Innovation 2026 to connect with the leaders, organizations, investors, policymakers, and innovators shaping a more resilient and sustainable future.

ESCI 2026

Environmental Sustainability & Climate Innovation

Connect with the Environmental Sustainability & Climate Innovation team regarding participation, partnerships, sponsorship opportunities, speaking opportunities, registration, media, or general program inquiries.

Contact Us

Inquiries will be sent to info@1businessworld.com.

Please contact us with any questions regarding ESCI.