In a year of record climate disasters, shifting ESG priorities, and news about impending environmental tipping points, the need for climate action has never been more urgent.
Fortunately, there are leaders taking on big climate goals with the aim of making tangible progress for current and future generations.
Business Insider's second annual Climate Action 30 list features 30 of the world's top leaders who are working to address the climate crisis through collectivism, community, and accountability.
This list is more than just a page of accomplishments; it's a call to action. We gave each winner a platform to tell about their fight to curb the climate crisis and concrete actions they think our readers can take to do the same.
While this list is not definitive, Business Insider's team of reporters and editors selected the winners based on nominations from relevant sources, insights from the One Planet Council, and submissions from our readers. . Winners in categories and each group are listed alphabetically.
This year, we assigned each winner to the scholar and scientist category. Activists and influencers. Business manager. Entrepreneurs; non-profit, public sector, and government leaders will benefit from a climate action guide that will help them understand the different meanings of the word “impact” and what it looks like across sectors. It functions as a lens.
The academics and scientists we profile are at the forefront of discovering and developing some of the world's most important climate discoveries.
Activists and influencers use their voices and creative actions to build momentum in their communities.
Our company leaders are featured for their influence on products and services that can drive change across industries.
And nonprofit, public sector, and government leaders are championing bold, community-driven change.
This list represents a diverse mix of leaders who are passionate about climate action, whether on the front lines, in the boardroom, at the policy table or in the classroom. . Climate Action 30 not only recognizes the crisis, but also enables people to be part of the solution. This is a testament to how the power of leadership and hope can create historic change.
