Bloomberg Philanthropies Announces the COP30 Business and Finance Forum in São Paulo in response to the COP30 Presidency’s Call for a Global Mutirão

Global business leaders and policymakers will convene November 3–5 to advance sustainable investment, green technology and innovation, resilient infrastructure, and more ahead of COP30

New York and São Paulo – Today, Bloomberg Philanthropies announced the COP30 Business and Finance Forum, to be held in São Paulo from November 3-5, 2025. The Forum will bring together a dynamic series of events across São Paulo, convening global leaders from government, business, finance, academia, and civil society. Taking place just days before the COP30 World Leaders Summit in Belém (Nov 6-7), and subsequent climate negotiations and Action Agenda (Nov 10-21), the Forum will underscore the vital role of the business and finance sectors in accelerating sustainable economic solutions and mobilizing capital from both the public and private sectors in support of the COP30 Presidency’s key goals: strengthening multilateralism, accelerating the implementation of the Paris Agreement, and connecting climate to people and business.

“The climate transition has already created a new world order, reshaping growth, jobs, investment, and competitiveness,” said COP30 President-Designate Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago. “Visionary leaders who anticipate the radical changes ahead will be the ones who prosper by building resilience and tapping into the outstanding opportunities the transition ahead offers. COP30 will serve as the global stage where these transformative trends converge, offering leaders unparalleled opportunities to be at the forefront of the next economy.”

“As climate change grows more deadly and destructive, COP30 in Brazil is an opportunity for progress that national governments can’t afford to squander,” said Michael R. Bloomberg, UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Climate Ambition and Solutions and Founder of Bloomberg L.P. and Bloomberg Philanthropies. “As one of the world’s largest financial centers and home to so many innovative businesses, São Paulo is the perfect place to bring private and public sector leaders together to build new partnerships that cut emissions and improve lives.”

Building on the momentum of COP28 and last year’s “Finance COP” in Baku, the Forum will focus on moving from negotiated outcomes to accelerating implementation as the Paris Agreement marks its 10th anniversary. Programming will highlight public-private collaboration to scale solutions that drive sustainable growth and productivity, increase energy security, and strengthen climate resilience.

“Brazil’s economic future depends on our ability to attract and mobilize the scale of investment needed for the clean energy transition, low carbon industries, and the preservation of nature,” said Fernando Haddad, Minister of Finance of Brazil. “The COP30 Business and Finance Forum in São Paulo will showcase Brazil as a premier destination for sustainable investment, highlighting our advantages in renewable energy, critical minerals, green innovation, and industrial plants powered by cheap, clean energy. By bringing together global financial leaders ahead of COP30, and aligning with international initiatives such as the TFFF and the Open Coalition for Carbon Markets, we are creating the conditions for partnerships that generate jobs, raise incomes, and ensure that climate commitments go hand in hand with prosperity for all.”

Guided by the COP30 Finance Roadmap, the Forum will provide a powerful platform to translate the ambition of Nationally Determined Contributions into tangible action and build momentum ahead of the formal negotiations.

A high-level plenary will feature government and global business leaders to showcase how the private sector is aligning with climate priorities and directing capital toward the transition, while a range of roundtables, panel discussions, and networking events will foster dialogue, surface solutions, and catalyze partnerships. Collectively, these engagements will reinforce the private sector’s commitment to advancing a more resilient and low-carbon economy and signal strong backing for the outcomes of COP30.

“The COP30 Business and Finance Forum in São Paulo is a critical moment on the road to Belém to shift from pledges to delivery, mobilizing capital at the scale and pace this crisis demands,” said Simon Stiell, United Nations Climate Change Executive Secretary. “By working together across sectors and borders, we can create jobs, strengthen economies, and protect the most vulnerable.”

Forum programming will include a range of thematic sessions and events focused on impact and collaboration.

• Bloomberg Green at COP30: This flagship Bloomberg L.P. editorial event will bring together CEOs, investors, and entrepreneurs to explore the climate economy, breakthrough cleantech, emerging policy solutions, and the power of consumer action. Programming will highlight how business and finance leaders are navigating climate risk, investing in innovation, and driving real-world impact at scale.
• BloombergNEF: BloombergNEF (BNEF) will host briefings and sessions on clean technology, energy transition pathways, and decarbonization strategies. BNEF will also publish timely research to help stakeholders guide global conversations around energy, transport, industry, nature, policy, and finance. Visit BNEF’s public research page here.
• PRI in Person: Bloomberg is partnering with the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) as they host their annual flagship conference in São Paulo on 4-6 November. Bringing together over 1,000 leaders and practitioners across the global investment ecosystem, the event will feature dialogue on topics including sustainability integration, capital mobilization to emerging markets, and the enabling policies needed for climate finance to scale. For more information and to register, visit the event website.
• Sustainable Business (SB) COP30 Programming: In partnership with Brazil’s National Confederation of Industry (CNI), within the scope of SB COP, the sessions will highlight the private sector’s actions and efforts towards decarbonizing the economy, while also establishing a lasting mechanism for business engagement in shaping and tracking global climate commitments under the UNFCCC.
• Roundtables and workshops: Curated by leading initiatives including the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero and the Industrial Transition Accelerator, these sessions will spotlight innovative ideas, strengthen cross-sector networks, and catalyze public-private partnerships. These engagements will also highlight progress through platforms such as the Brazil Climate & Ecological Transformation Investment Platform (BIP) and more.

Following the Forum, a delegation of business and finance leaders will travel to Belém to carry the momentum from São Paulo into COP30, demonstrating unified private sector support for COP30’s goals and priorities.

“The global transition is an economic opportunity of a lifetime, and it depends on unlocking and mobilizing private capital at scale,” said Mary Schapiro, Vice Chair of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ). “The COP30 Business and Finance Forum in São Paulo is an important moment on the road to Belém to accelerate investment, build capacity, and forge new partnerships ahead of the negotiations. By developing innovative financing solutions, we can help to ensure that capital flows to the projects and communities where it is needed most.”

“The COP30 Business and Finance Forum is a pivotal moment to scale solutions and mobilize the finance, technology, and capacity needed for implementation,” said Dan Ioschpe, COP30 Climate High-Level Champion. “Guided by the Finance Roadmap, the Forum will highlight Brazil’s role in strengthening collaboration and forging partnerships on the road to Belém.”

“We’re thrilled to have Bloomberg’s partnership and expertise contributing to PRI in Person, the world’s leading responsible investment event,” said David Atkin, CEO, PRI. “COP30 is a pivotal moment for driving collaborative action on climate. Bringing investors, policymakers, and experts together in São Paulo is about making sure the right conversations happen, investable opportunities are explored, and investor voices help shape the agenda as leaders prepare to meet in Belém.”

“Business has a decisive role in moving from climate ambition to tangible implementation. At SB COP, we are working to ensure that companies worldwide are not only cutting emissions, but also embedding resilience, accountability, and innovation at the core of their strategies,” said Ricardo Mussa, Chair of SB COP. “Representing more than 30 million companies across over 60 countries, SB COP provides a unique platform to demonstrate how industries and business leaders can drive sustainable growth, strengthen competitiveness, and deliver lasting climate solutions on the road to Belém.”

“Clean industry represents a >$50 billion investment opportunity for Brazil and a trillion-dollar investment opportunity for the world. Bringing together industry leaders, financial institutions, and governments is critical to tackle the challenges that too often slow progress,” said Faustine Delasalle, Executive Director of the ITA Secretariat and Chief Executive Officer of the Mission Possible Partnership. “The COP30 Business and Finance Forum will provide an opportunity to showcase and learn from flagship clean industrial projects from Brazil and beyond, which have benefitted from such deep collaboration between business, finance, and government. It will catalyze further action to fast-track Brazilian projects – already supported by the ITA and its partners – and accelerate the global transition to a clean industrial future that delivers tangible benefits, such as resilient supply chains and greater food security, all while supporting a healthier planet.”

Around the world, business and finance leaders are navigating a transformative shift in the global economy fueled by abundant and affordable renewable energy, rapidly evolving technologies, shifting supply chains, and soaring energy demands – alongside the realities of a changing climate. These trends present a pivotal opportunity for innovation, adaptation, and sustainable growth. Business and finance leaders are at the heart of driving the transition to a low-carbon economy, and by aligning bold strategies with investment, they can unlock greater flows of finance, scale solutions, and prove that climate action and economic opportunity go hand in hand.

Running concurrently in Rio de Janeiro, the COP30 Local Leaders Forum — also co-hosted by the COP30 Presidency and Bloomberg Philanthropies — will convene mayors, governors, and subnational officials from around the world. Together, both Forums represent a unified, cross-sector movement to turn climate ambition into real-world implementation.

Each of these gatherings reflects Bloomberg Philanthropies’ longstanding commitment to convening cross-sector leaders and advancing real-world climate solutions in support of the UN Climate Agenda and COP Presidencies.

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