Last week, world leaders, business executives, activists, scientists, and policy makers gathered in New York City for Climate Week, the largest global climate event of its kind. More than 500 events amplified the scale of the climate crisis and the opportunity for climate action.

Women, in particular, often bear the brunt of climate change’s effects. Women are more likely than men to live in poverty and rely on natural resources for their livelihoods, leaving them disproportionately vulnerable to floods, droughts, and displacement. According to the United Nations’s Gender Snapshot 2025 report, climate change may push up to 158 million more women and girls into poverty by 2050, which is 16 million more than the total number of men and boys.

At the same time, women are leading some of the most innovative business solutions to combat climate change, showing that equitable representation is key for building a sustainable future. Here is a short list of innovative women shaping the future of climate action through business. Click here to read the full text