2025 will be a landmark year for the climate and sustainable fashion causes, with multiple global events coming together to celebrate innovators, leaders, and changemakers and report on achievement against climate targets as well as on sharing actionable solutions.
As a sustainable fashion business, we at PTCL are committed to supporting these critical efforts making a difference across the wider fashion industry at large. Therefore, we've created this ultimate rundown of must-attend events for anyone who's passionate about sustainability.
EarthX 2025
Touted as the world's largest sustainability experience, EarthX brings together more than 4,000 business, technology, finance, and environmental leaders to discuss innovative solutions.
Where: Dallas, USA
When: April 23–27, 2025
Why It Matters: EarthX is a nexus of innovation with the solutions to climate problems worldwide. The event also highlights the need for cross-industry collaboration to meet sustainable goals.
NYC Climate Week
The most influential platform for climate action, with global leaders delivering progress and solutions to combat climate change.
Where: New York City, USA
When: September 15–21, 2025
Why It Matters: NYC Climate Week stresses the call to joint action, bringing clear analysis of how fashion brands can operate in tandem with broader climate initiatives.
COP30 – UN Climate Change Conference
The UN's leading climate conference, where nations share policy and collaborate on solutions for limiting climate change.
Where: Belém, Brazil
When: December 1–12, 2025
Why It Matters: COP30 is the cornerstone of global climate action. For fashion, it's an opportunity to influence policy that will enable sustainability goals, including decarbonization and circular economies.
Sustainable Brands 2025
A community of businesses and innovators dedicated to making the world a better place through sustainable business and responsible branding.
Where: San Diego, USA
When: June 9–12, 2025
Why It Matters: The conference is committed to practical strategies for brands to integrate sustainability into business and be competitive and relevant.
Greenbuild International Conference & Expo
The world's leading conference for green building professionals, committed to the latest in sustainable architecture and green building techniques.
Where: Washington D.C., USA
When: November 11–13, 2025
Why It Matters: Greenbuild connects sustainability in building to wider industry applications, shedding light on how environmentally friendly principles can be applied in manufacturing and retail settings.
Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summit
Senior-level summit with the goal of promoting sustainable innovation and investment initiatives for business.
Where: New York City, USA
When: March 4–5, 2025
Why It Matters: Being an event committed to innovation and finance, it provides useful information on scaling sustainable initiatives in businesses, such as fashion.
ChangeNOW Summit
A global platform for visionaries and leaders to present solutions to pressing environmental and social problems.
Where: Paris, France
When: May 29–31, 2025
Why It Matters: ChangeNOW offers a platform for groundbreaking solutions to sustainability, with inspiration for fashion brands that want to be at the forefront of the industry.
World Future Energy Summit
The world's largest annual gathering of global energy solution and sustainability innovation.
Where: Abu Dhabi, UAE
When: January 13–15, 2025
Why It Matters: From renewable energy to green manufacturing processes, this summit offers insight into how to power the future responsibly.
The Economist Sustainability Week
A forum for debating sustainability issues and solutions in business, innovation, and investment.
Where: London, UK
When: March 18–20, 2025
Why It Matters: This event bridges the gap between business strategy and sustainability, so for dedicated brands with green long-term aspirations, this is an event not to be missed.
Why We Care
At PTCL, we don't think sustainability is a trend but a responsibility. These movements are industries and countries coming together to make a better, greener world. By being part of and supporting these movements, we can all be a force for effective change in the fashion world and beyond.
Let us take this chance to learn, collaborate, and innovate for a greener future. Mark the dates, and let us come together to make 2025 a defining moment for the world.
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