COP31: Showcase your organisation’s SDG leadership
Join UN World Women Organization, The European and Global CSR Foundation in Antalya for the exclusive COP31 Global Impact Leader Initiative – a rare opportunity to meet senior climate and sustainability leaders, gain award recognition and feature in a dedicated SDG leadership supplement.
The COP31 Global Impact Leader Initiative
COP31 will bring governments, investors, business leaders, climate specialists and sustainability decision-makers to Antalya for one of the most important global gatherings of 2026. The European and Global CSR Foundation are creating a focused programme around the conference for organisations with a serious contribution to make on climate action, responsible business, ESG, innovation, women’s leadership, sustainable investment and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
The COP31 Global Impact Leader Initiative combines presence at COP31 with editorial recognition, senior networking, award opportunities and media exposure. Its centrepiece is 100 Global Impact Leaders: Advancing the SDGs Toward 2030, a dedicated supplement recognising companies, investors, institutions, founders, policymakers and change-makers helping to turn sustainability commitments into practical progress.
The programme will also include the COP31 Global Impact Leader Summit and Award Ceremony in Antalya, giving selected partners a platform to show what they are contributing, who they are working with and how they are helping shape the global sustainability agenda.
Selected partners will receive a tailored package including:
✓ Inclusion in the dedicated 100 Global Impact Leaders supplement
✓ Recognition for their organisation’s contribution to climate action, sustainability and the SDGs
✓ Executive profile or leadership interview
✓ Digital coverage on The European website
✓ Filmed executive interview during the COP31 programme
✓ YouTube and social media promotion through The European and partner channels
✓ International press release distribution to global media outlets and newsrooms
✓ Recognition at the COP31 Global Impact Leader Summit and Award Ceremony
✓ Speaking or panel opportunities, subject to programme confirmation
✓ VIP networking opportunities during the COP31 period
✓ Opportunities to engage with policymakers, investors, dignitaries and sustainability leaders
✓ Potential access to COP31 delegate environments, subject to accreditation and permissions
✓ Branding across selected event, media and partner materials
✓ Logo inclusion on agreed campaign assets, invitations and digital content
✓ Premium advertising and positioning opportunities
✓ Private introductions to relevant leaders, investors, organisations and stakeholders
✓ Post-event media and campaign amplification
✓ Eligibility for selected award and recognition opportunities
✓ Access to private briefing opportunities with the project team
Read on to find out what the COP31 Global Impact Leader Initiative includes, how selected partners can take part, and what opportunities may be available for your organisation.
Recognition, media exposure and Blue Zone-level access
The COP31 Global Impact Leader Initiative is designed to give selected partners a full package of visibility, recognition and senior engagement around the Antalya conference. Partners may be included in the dedicated 100 Global Impact Leaders supplement, with opportunities for editorial features, executive interviews, filmed content, digital coverage, thought leadership and post-event media amplification across The European and partner channels.
The programme is expected to culminate in the COP31 Global Impact Leader Summit and Award Ceremony, bringing together business leaders, policymakers, investors, sustainability pioneers, ESG stakeholders, media representatives and international organisations during the COP31 period. Selected partners may receive recognition for their contribution to the SDGs, climate action, responsible business, social impact and international cooperation.
Global CSR Foundation has previously convened high-level forums within the official UN Blue Zone at COP28 in Dubai, bringing together international figures from government, finance, academia, global health, sustainability and international organisations. The COP31 initiative is being developed to build on that experience, with opportunities for senior networking, private introductions and engagement with dignitaries, policymakers, investors and sustainability leaders attending the conference, subject to accreditation, permissions and final programme confirmation.
A limited number of strategic partnership opportunities are available for organisations seeking premium positioning around COP31, sustainability, ESG, climate innovation and the SDGs. Enhanced packages may include branding, advertising, summit participation, award recognition, delegate opportunities, filmed interviews, international press distribution, VIP networking and high-level introductions.
Why COP31 matters for global business
The SDGs now sit at the centre of how major organisations are expected to report, invest and grow. The annual investment gap for sustainable development in developing countries is estimated at around US$4 trillion, while the UN-backed Principles for Responsible Investment reported 5,261 signatories and US$139.6 trillion in signatory assets under management in 2024-25.
Sustainability reporting is also moving into the mainstream, with IFRS S1 and S2 setting a global baseline for sustainability and climate-related financial disclosures, the UK developing its own Sustainability Reporting Standards, and EU rules requiring larger companies to disclose social and environmental risks, opportunities and impacts.
Our COP31 Global Impact Leader Initiative is therefore designed for organisations seeking recognition for their contribution to sustainability, climate action and the SDGs. Taking part can help selected organisations:
✓ Demonstrate visible commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
✓ Strengthen global positioning around climate, ESG and sustainability
✓ Build visibility with investors, policymakers and international stakeholders
✓ Showcase leadership to a global business audience
✓ Raise the profile of senior executives and institutional leaders
✓ Support international networking and relationship-building
✓ Create premium editorial, video and press content
✓ Gain recognition through a global leadership and awards platform
✓ Highlight practical progress in responsible growth and sustainable development
✓ Build momentum before, during and after COP31
✓ Position the organisation within the global movement towards 2030
Who is behind the COP31 Global Impact Leader Initiative
The COP31 Global Impact Leader Initiative is being developed by UN World Women Organization, Global CSR Foundation and The European, bringing together international partnership, sustainability leadership, women’s empowerment, media and cross-sector engagement around COP31 in Antalya.
UN World Women Organization supports women’s development, gender harmony, education, healthcare and action aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Its multi-year strategy is focused on driving women’s awareness and action towards achieving the SDGs by 2030, with work spanning women’s leadership, economic opportunity, education, care, community support and sustainable development.
Global CSR Foundation is a U.S.-registered non-profit organisation established in 2018 to advance sustainable development, responsible leadership, women’s empowerment and partnerships aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It has convened international forums involving figures from government, finance, academia, civil society, international organisations and global business, including activity connected to COP28 in Dubai and the Global Women Leadership Summit & Impact Award Ceremony at United Nations Headquarters in New York.
The initiative is being led in partnership with Jing Zhao Cesarone, founder of the Global CSR Foundation and Climate Change Correspondent for The European, whose work focuses on responsible leadership, sustainability, women’s empowerment, global cooperation and the role of business in advancing the SDGs.
The European, published by CP Media Global Limited in London, is an international business publication covering finance, ESG, technology, energy, leadership, investment, sustainability and global affairs. Through the COP31 Global Impact Leader Initiative, The European will support the programme through editorial recognition, media coverage, leadership dialogue and international partnership around climate action, sustainability and the SDGs.
