With the U.S. scaling back legislative efforts to combat the climate crisis in 2025, global business leaders have stepped up to address the resulting gaps. This trend is evident in this year’s , which highlights influential leaders driving climate action in the business world. Decision-makers, executives, researchers, and innovators worldwide are dedicated to securing the necessary funding and resources for effective and equitable climate solutions.
Some climate leaders in the U.S., such as , a former Duke researcher whose groundbreaking study focused on improving the sustainability of AI data centers’ power consumption, are concentrating on strengthening the domestic clean energy supply chain. Our issue features Norris as he joins Google’s Advanced Energy team to implement these strategies. Internationally, governments are enacting climate legislation impacting businesses: , the president of Suriname, is implementing forest protections to maintain the country’s carbon-negative status; and , India’s renewable energy minister, is on track to achieve ambitious renewable energy goals ahead of schedule.
To curate this year’s list of changemakers, TIME’s editors spent months evaluating candidates from various sectors, prioritizing measurable and scalable achievements over mere commitments. Emphasis was placed on recent actions. The result is the third annual TIME100 Climate list. These 100 individuals exemplify the power of individuals to significantly influence the climate economy. We invited them to share their insights, with the hope of inspiring others to take action.
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