A4S @ Climate Week NYC: Mobilizing finance for a sustainable future
As one of the world’s largest annual climate events, Climate Week NYC unites leaders from business, government, academia, technology and civil society to accelerate bold action.
Working with partners including Cornell University, the Financial Times, AICPA & CIMA, IFAC, and Nasdaq, Accounting for Sustainability (A4S) will convene leaders through a series of high-impact events to:
- Build momentum for innovation and practical action towards a sustainable future
- Share expertise across business, academia and technology
- Equip finance leaders with the tools and insights to navigate regulatory shifts and embed sustainability into decision making
Climate Week NYC is global moment that often shapes corporate priorities long after it concludes. A4S is therefore collaborating on events that highlight the critical role of finance and accounting in driving the transition to a just, net zero and nature-positive economy.
Through invitation-only workshops, forum meetings, talks and closed-door discussions, we will:
- Illustrate through case studies how financial innovation can create sustainable markets – and why scale and replication are essential
- Uncover how collaboration among finance, sustainability, and IT functions break down silos and drive business resilience and success
- Bring senior executives together to discuss regulatory complexity, climate strategy and technological innovation in a frank peer-to-peer format
- Explore issue identification, data quality, and reporting systems for sustainability-related matters in interactive workshops, preparing for new sustainability disclosure requirements and providing practitioners with hands-on guidance and practical tools
The need for action is urgent. To set the pace for systemic change, we must strengthen partnerships, share best practice and encourage sustainability integration across the board.
By focusing on both innovation and technical capacity, A4S bridges the gap between high-level ambition and on-the-ground implementation. This reinforces a clear message: finance and accounting are critical drivers of credible, measurable, and resilient pathways for climate, nature, and people.
Explore our events below:
Nasdaq New York Climate Week Forum
Date: September 24
Time: 13:00-18:00 ET
Location: Nasdaq Headquarters, 151 W 43rd Street
Join us at the iconic Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square for the 2025 Nasdaq New York Climate Week Forum.
Hosted by Nasdaq in collaboration with Accounting for Sustainability (A4S), this intimate workshop is designed for senior leaders in sustainability and finance to engage in candid, peer-led conversations around the evolving regulatory landscape, climate strategy, and technological innovation. Hear from industry-leading voices, take part in insightful discussions, and network with peers to help you confidently navigate regulatory complexity and build operational resilience.
Please note that this is an invite-only event, to enquire about attendance please contact Lindsay.hackett@a4s.org.
