Swiss Re, one of the world’s leading reinsurers, has been involved in the climate debate for over 20 years and participated in projects ranging from research and awareness building to product development and managing its own carbon footprint. The company has been greenhouse neutral since 2003.
Today, Swiss Re is focused on contributing to help society adapt to climate change and supports a pre-emptive risk management approach. Recent initiatives include developing risk transfer instruments to protect populations that are most vulnerable to the effects of climate change – including farmers in India, Kenya, Ethiopia and Mali.
Schedule of Events
A complete listing of events, activities, lectures, concerts, and high-level meetings happening during Climate Week NY˚C.
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As “the world’s local bank,” HSBC aims to embed sustainable business principles at every level of its global organization and everywhere it operates. The first major bank to become carbon neutral, HSBC actively addresses climate change as one of many critical environmental, social and economic challenges the world faces. Together with customers, employees and communities, HSBC seeks to make a difference for our planet.
The HSBC Climate Partnership is a groundbreaking, five-year initiative with The Climate Group, Earthwatch Institute, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and WWF, to tackle the causes and impacts of climate change, and to inspire action among individuals, businesses and governments worldwide.
The HSBC Climate Partnership is a groundbreaking, five-year initiative with The Climate Group, Earthwatch Institute, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and WWF, to tackle the causes and impacts of climate change, and to inspire action among individuals, businesses and governments worldwide. As “the world’s local bank,” HSBC aims to embed sustainable business principles at every level of its global organization and everywhere it operates. The first major bank to become carbon neutral, HSBC actively addresses climate change as one of many critical environmental, social and economic challenges the world faces. Together with customers, employees and communities, HSBC seeks to make a difference for our planet.
The HSBC Climate Partnership is a groundbreaking, five-year initiative with The Climate Group, Earthwatch Institute, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and WWF, to tackle the causes and impacts of climate change, and to inspire action among individuals, businesses and governments worldwide. As “the world’s local bank,” HSBC aims to embed sustainable business principles at every level of its global organization and everywhere it operates. The first major bank to become carbon neutral, HSBC actively addresses climate change as one of many critical environmental, social and economic challenges the world faces. Together with customers, employees and communities, HSBC seeks to make a difference for our planet.
The HSBC Climate Partnership is a groundbreaking, five-year initiative with The Climate Group, Earthwatch Institute, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and WWF, to tackle the causes and impacts of climate change, and to inspire action among individuals, businesses and governments worldwide.
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The Dutch Postcode Lottery (Nationale Postcode Loterij) supports organisations working to create a fairer, greener world by raising funds and increasing public awareness through a lottery.
The Dutch Postcode Lottery is Holland’s biggest and most popular charitable lottery. It supports 75 charity organisations, including UNICEF, Greenpeace, WWF, IUCN and The Climate Group. Since its launch in 1989, the lottery has allocated over 2.7 billion euros to its beneficiaries. It also organises events aimed at moving the world toward a better future, such as Blair on Climate Solutions
Edelman is the world’s largest independent public relations firm, with more than 3,300 employees in 52 offices worldwide.
Our global team includes a roster of subject matter and communications experts with experience in executing programs for business, NGOs and governments on topics ranging from ethical sourcing and labor rights to diversity and public health to environmental issues.
Edelman is working with The Climate Group to promote Climate Week NY˚C 2010 and to convey the mission, values, achievements and vision of The Climate Group and its members.
The Global CCS Institute works collaboratively with organizations and governments to accelerate the broad deployment of commercial carbon capture and storage (CCS), ensuring that the technology plays a role in responding to the world’s need for a low carbon energy future.
In the demonstration phase for CCS technology, the interim goal for the Institute is to accelerate the development of 20 commercial-scale integrated demonstration projects with the aim of reaching this target set by the G8 prior to 2020.
The Institute also plays an important role in implementing various strategies to ensure that CCS technology moves beyond the demonstration phase to broader commercial deployment.
Timberland is a global leader in the design, engineering and marketing of premium-quality footwear, apparel and accessories for consumers who value the outdoors and their time in it.
Timberland markets products under the Timberland®, Timberland PRO®, Mountain Athletics®, SmartWool®, Timberland Boot Company®, howies® and IPATH® brands, all of which offer quality workmanship and detailing and are built to withstand the elements of nature. Timberland's dedication to making quality products is matched by the company's commitment to "doing well and doing good" - forging powerful partnerships among employees, consumers and service partners to transform the communities in which they live and work.
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Bloomberg New Energy Finance is the world’s leading provider of industry information and analysis to investors, corporations and governments in clean energy, low carbon technologies and the carbon markets.
Our dedicated global network of 125 analysts, based across 10 offices in Europe, the Americas, Asia & Africa are continuously monitoring market changes, deal flow and financial activity, allowing for instantaneous transparency into the clean energy and carbon markets. Through our Carbon Markets division we provide market-leading analysis and research for the global carbon markets. This includes analysis, price forecasting, consultancy and risk management.
