We Mean Business Coalition at London Climate Action Week 2026
20–28 June 2026
At London Climate Action Week, the Coalition and partners will bring together business and policy leaders to accelerate progress on clean electrification.
London Climate Action Week 2026 takes place at a time of sustained geopolitical tension, market volatility, and rising pressure on energy prices, creating persistent uncertainty for businesses and undermining competitiveness. Against this backdrop, the transition to clean, electrified economies powered by locally generated renewable electricity offers a practical pathway to lower energy costs over time, strengthen resilience to external shocks, and unlock new sources of economic growth.
Across sectors and regions, companies are already investing in electrified processes, supply chains, and technologies. Through Coalition events across the week, we are aligning leaders and reinforcing the need for clear, consistent policy signals to accelerate progress, enabling companies to fully leverage the Electric Advantage.
See the latest list of key events organized by the We Mean Business Coalition secretariat and founding partners below. Join our mailing list to stay up to date with our events and the latest developments during London Climate Action Week.
Coalition and partner events
Monday, 22 June
Smart Regulation in a Fragmenting World
11:00–12:00 | Invite-only roundtable
Venue: Central London | Exact location communicated on confirmation
Organizer: We Mean Business Coalition
This senior-level roundtable will convene business leaders to compare cross-regional experiences, assess the impact of diverging policy frameworks, and define what “smart regulation” and credible Responsible Policy Engagement look like in a fragmenting landscape.
Contact: Jenny Stanley ([email protected])
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Business Breakthrough Barometer launch
12:30–14:30 BST | Lunch & Panel
Organizer: World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), Climate Action and Bain & Company
Join WBCSD for the launch of its Business Breakthrough Barometer, tracking corporate climate commitments and progress at scale. The session will bring together business leaders and partners to explore how companies are navigating competitiveness, transition planning and climate action in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
More details: https://www.wbcsd.org/events/wbcsd-at-london-climate-action-week-lcaw/
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Women Leading on Climate
Afternoon TBC | Invite-only convening
Venue: Farringdon | Exact location communicated on confirmation
Organizer: Women Leading on Climate
A curated convening of senior women leaders across business, policy, and civil society, focused on collaborative leadership in an age of instability. The session will create space for candid exchange, strategic insight, and collaboration to advance climate ambition.
Contact: Daniel Fule ([email protected])
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Transition Plans and Sustainable Supply Chain Finance
Roundtable discussion
Organizers: Ceres and Citi
This roundtable discussion will explore how sustainable supply chain finance can help companies move from climate transition planning to implementation. Bringing together leaders from business and finance during London Climate Action Week, the session will examine the role of banks, supplier engagement and financing mechanisms in supporting cleaner and more resilient supply chains.
More details: https://events.climateaction.org/climate-innovation-forum/roundtable/roundtable-submission-by-ceres-inc/
Tuesday, 23 June
Resilience that works: aligning business, finance and policy for transformative potential
09:00–11:00 BST | Roundtable
Organizer: World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), COP31 Presidency, GRP and UNICEF
This roundtable will examine how emerging reporting standards and risk frameworks are reshaping corporate decision-making and where gaps remain in delivering effective resilience outcomes. Discussions will explore how business, finance and policy can work together to strengthen long-term resilience and transformation.
More details: https://www.wbcsd.org/events/wbcsd-at-london-climate-action-week-lcaw/
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Shaping the Next Generation of Transition Plans: Integrating Climate, Nature and Social Agendas
10:00–12:00 BST | Peer-learning session
Organizer: BSR and World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA)
This interactive peer-learning session will explore how companies can better integrate climate, nature and social priorities into transition planning and business strategy. Bringing together sustainability and business leaders during London Climate Action Week, discussions will focus on governance, implementation and developing more effective and decision-useful transition plans.
More details and to register: https://www.bsr.org/en/events/shaping-the-next-generation-of-transition-plans-integrating-climate-nature-and-social-agendas
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Climate Group Opportunities Summit
12:00–17:00 BST | High-level summit
Organizer: Climate Group
A high-level convening bringing together business, government, and finance leaders to accelerate climate action, with a focus on scaling solutions, unlocking investment, and driving economic opportunity through the transition.
For more details: Apply to attend the Summit
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Global Energy Transition and Electrification – Ministerial/CEO Dialogue
13:00–14:30 BST | Closed-door dialogue
Organizer: We Mean Business Coalition
Private leadership discussion aligning ministers and CEOs on priorities for accelerating electrification.
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Flagship: Global Energy Transition and Electrification Summit (Plenary)
14:30–17:15 BST | High-level summit, invite-only
Organizers: Co-hosted by the UK government, E3G, the Global Renewables Alliance (GRA) and We Mean Business Coalition (WMBC), in partnership with Constructive, Energy Efficiency Movement, Mission Possible Partnership and Solar Impulse Foundation
Venue: Mansion House
Political leaders and CEOs will discuss how to build clean, electrified economies and advance the global transition away from fossil fuels at the Global Energy Transition and Electrification Summit on 23 June, as part of London Climate Action Week.
The session will include contributions from, André Corrêa do Lago (COP30 President), Dan Jørgensen (EU Energy Commissioner), Irene Vélez Torres (Colombian Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development) Djojohadikusumo Hashim (Indonesian Presidential Special Envoy for Climate and Energy), Francesco La Camera (Director General IRENA), and business leaders from Siemens, Hitachi, Schneider, Volvo Cars, EDF, LinkedIn, ARUP, National Grid and Acciona.
Contact: To request an invitation to this event, please contact Will Connolly ([email protected])
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CDP’s 25th Year Anniversary Celebratory Reception
17:30 – 20:00 | High-level networking reception
Venue: Wintergarden House, Canary Wharf, London
Organizer: CDP
Celebrating 25 years since it’s foundation outside 10 Downing Street, this networking reception will bring together partners, disclosers and key supporters from across CDP’s ecosystem. Attendees will hear from inspiring keynote voices and engage with peers at a pivotal moment for global cooperation and action.
For more details and to register: CDP’s 25th Year Anniversary Celebratory Reception – CDP
Contact: [email protected]
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WBCSD Networking Reception
17:30–19:30 BST | Reception
Organizer: World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
WBCSD’s networking reception will convene business leaders and strategic partners for an evening of dialogue and connection focused on turning climate ambition into delivery. The reception will bring together stakeholders from across business, finance and policy during London Climate Action Week.
For more details and to register: https://www.wbcsd.org/events/wbcsd-at-london-climate-action-week-lcaw/
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The Future of Trust: Sustainability Accelerator Demo Day 2026
18:00–21:00 BST | Demo Day
Venue: Sustainable Ventures, County Hall, London
Organizer: Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) and British Standards Institution (BSI)
This demo day will showcase pioneering startups developing digital solutions to build more trusted and sustainable global value chains. Bringing together business leaders, investors and innovators during London Climate Action Week, the event will explore how emerging technologies can strengthen transparency, accountability and resilience across supply chains and sustainability reporting.
More details and register: The Future of Trust: Sustainability Accelerator Demo Day 2026
Thursday, 25 June
Unlocking Collective Influence: Mobilising Trade Associations to Support Business Policy Priorities
09:00–11:30 | Invite-only roundtable
Venue: Central London | Exact location communicated on confirmation
Organizers: We Mean Business Coalition, World Business Council for Sustainable Development, Volans
For many companies, delivering on transition plans depends on getting the policy environment right. Trade associations are one of the most powerful but underused levers to shape enabling policies. We Mean Business Coalition, WBCSD and Volans are convening leading companies to advance coordinated engagement with trade associations on priority policy files.
Contact: Jenny Stanley ([email protected])
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Powering a Just Transition through Electrification
09:30–10:30 | Event
Organizer: BSR
As businesses and economies electrify to support the transition to a net-zero future, this session will explore what a just transition means in practice and examine the emerging opportunities and challenges shaping electrification. Discussions will focus on how companies can help scale electrification in equitable and inclusive ways while supporting resilience, competitiveness and enterprise priorities.
More details and to register: Powering a Just Transition through Electrification
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CDP Earth-Positive Economics Advisory Board Inaugural Session
10:00 – 12:00 | Invite-Only Discussion session
Venue: Lumley Library, Royal College of Surgeons of England, Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London
Organizer: CDP
CDP is delighted to announce the inaugural session for our newly-convened Earth-Positive Economics Advisory Board. This represents the Board’s first public moment, and is a working session designed to rigorously test ideas, challenge, and pressure test early economic hypotheses against real world experience.
We are inviting a curated group of senior decision-makers and experts to join us in an interactive conversation which will help define the future of economic thinking.
For more details and to register your interest: CDP’s Earth-Positive Advisory Board Inaugural Session – CDP
Contact: [email protected]
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UK Business Leaders’ Summit
13:00–18:00 BST | Summit
Organizer: Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) Net Zero Council, Amazon UK and Teneo
Guided by the theme “Delivering the clean transition in a risky world”, the UK Business Leaders’ Summit will bring together senior leaders from business and policy to explore how to accelerate delivery of the UK’s clean energy and climate ambitions. Sessions throughout the afternoon will examine investment, resilience, industrial competitiveness and the role of business leadership in shaping the UK’s transition to a low-carbon economy. Secretary of State Ed Miliband MP has been invited to deliver the keynote address.
Register: Request an invitation here
Full partner events listings
CISL at London Climate Action Week
20–28 June 2026
Explore the full programme of CISL events and discussions during London Climate Action Week.
See the full list of CISL events
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WBCSD at London Climate Action Week
20–28 June 2026
Explore the full programme of WBCSD events during London Climate Action Week.
See the full list of WBCSD events
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BSR at London Climate Action Week
22 – 25 June
Explore the full programme of BSR events during London Climate Action Week.
See the full list of BSR events
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Ceres at London Climate Action Week
22 – 25 June
Explore the full programme of Ceres events during London Climate Action Week.
See the full list of Ceres events
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