Climate Leaders Awards Luncheon

Climate Leaders Awards Luncheon

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM · 1 hr. 30 min. (America/Los_Angeles)
Marriott, Grand Ballroom
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The 2026 Climate Leaders Awards will spotlight companies that are helping shift our sector from being part of the climate problem to being part of the solution. In the spirit of the Climate Collaborative’s mission, these awards surface real-world climate solutions that inspire, inform, and accelerate action across the natural products industry.

2026 Climate Leaders Awards Categories

  • Regenerative Agriculture Leadership, advancing a resilient and thriving food system
  • Forest Action Leadership, protecting and restoring forest ecosystems within sourcing and supply chains
  • Super Pollutants (SLCP) Leadership, reducing methane, refrigerants, and other short-lived climate pollutants
  • Climate-aligned Product Innovation Leadership, bringing climate-aligned products to market in ways that meaningfully reduce climate impact
  • Climate Communications Leadership Award, communicating climate action with clarity, transparency, and integrity
  • Collective Action Leadership Award, working together to advance climate solutions that no single organization could achieve alone

*Full Details, including FAQs and judging criteria are available on the Climate Collaborative website. Questions? Email info@climatecollaborative.com. 

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