“ US business is still very much in the mix, and I think that will crystalise for people at Climate Week NYC – especially those from Europe who may still have questions about commitment.”
Despite headwinds, including changing US political priorities and regulatory uncertainty,“ a lot of our members are US-based. We’ re hearing from them –‘ no, we’ re still doing this’,” Helen reports.“ They’ ve set long-term strategies and have to navigate their competitiveness in markets in the US, Europe, Asia and elsewhere. They’ re looking to discuss with peers how to do that – and that makes this Climate Week NYC critical.”
Looking ahead, Helen’ s advice for corporate leaders is to maintain a global perspective.
“ For the next 18 to 36 months, attention will be pulled west, but we need to keep eyes everywhere,” she says.
“ Those attending Climate Week should come ready to have a conversation about action – our goal is to keep pushing forward, to power on.”
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