Climate Week NYC Gala Dinner 2024
Women and Climate Gala Dinner
Tuesday, September 24th, 2024
For Climate Week NYC 2024, Women and Climate hosted a Gala Dinner celebrating women leaders in the climate space. We highlighted important and dynamic topics including the Arctic, careers in building and industry decarbonization, women and boards, and more.
Catch highlights and video recordings of our sessions below!
Thank you to our sponsors, Trane Technologies, Global Choices, and Sweep.
Gala Dinner Sizzle
Our evening program began with opening remarks from our MC Stephanie Korbely, Michelle Li, and Elaine Rubin.
Fireside Chat with Xiye Bastida
We then invited our Keynote Speaker Xiye Bastida to talk about her career aspirations, approach to net zero, the three big climate topics most important to her, and more!
A Conversation on the Arctic
Her Deepness, Sylvia Earle, was joined by Sally Ann Ranney in a conversation moderated by Shyla Raghav. The urgency and importance on climate and geopolitical matters surrounding the Arctic were discussed.
Threat Multiplier with Sherri Goodman
Secretary General, Sherri Goodman, shared highlights from her long standing career with the military, the intersection of climate and national security, and inspiration for her new book, Threat Multiplier.
Careers in Building and Industry Decarbonization
Why is building and industry decarbonization an exciting space to work? Hear from Carrie Ruddy on this important industry.
Women and Boards
Is board service for everyone? Hear from Holly Paeper and Rachel Delacour in a conversation moderated by Zohra Zori.
Rising Stars
A celebration for rising stars Ashley Yong, Erin Garrity, and Nisreen Elsaim, moderated by Wawa Gatheru.
Closing Remarks by Vanessa Chan
Chief Commercialization Officer at the Department of Energy, Vanessa Chan, joined us for closing remarks and shared inspiring and memorable anecdotes, leaving attendees inspired and filled with joy.
Thank you to our sponsors
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✨ GOLD SPONSOR ✨
Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator, solving sustainability challenges through innovation in the heating and cooling industries. Through our strategic brands Trane® and Thermo King®, and our environmentally responsible portfolio of products and services, we bring efficient and sustainable climate solutions to buildings, homes, and transportation.
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OUR VISION is to achieve a consciousness in action that we are one humanity, dependent on the Global Commons, the interdependent natural systems crucial to all life. OUR MISSION is to drive action on the Ice Crisis, prioritizing the Arctic and Antarctica.
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Sweep is the sustainability data management platform. Its market-leading, AI-powered software helps organizations understand all extra-financial data across their business and value chain to manage increasing disclosure requirements and take action to meet sustainable business goals.