TIME has today unveiled its third annual TIME100 Climate list, spotlighting the 100 most impactful leaders driving corporate climate action.
The 2025 TIME100 Climate list features notable individuals such as Pope Leo XIV, King Charles III, actor Samuel L. Jackson, President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, president of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde, Governor of California Gavin Newsom, Director-General of the World Trade Organization Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, co-founder and CEO of Snap Inc. Evan Spiegel, musician and philanthropist DJ Alok, founder and chairman of Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) Robin Zeng, founder and senior director of Moms Clean Air Force Dominique Browning, among others.
–Explore the complete 2025 TIME100 Climate list here:
–View the cover featuring artwork by artist Michael Papadakis here:
‘TIME100 IMPACT DINNER’ TO HONOR LEADERS DRIVING CLIMATE ACTION DURING COP30 IN RIO:
TIME is set to host the TIME100 Impact Dinner: Leaders Creating Climate Action on November 4, during COP30 in Rio, Brazil. This event will spotlight a range of leaders—including some featured on the 2025 TIME100 Climate list—who are actively engaged in climate initiatives.
The event will facilitate discussions with business leaders, policymakers, advocates, and others on collaborative approaches to implement meaningful strategies for preserving our planet and its resources. Confirmed speakers include: oceanographer Sylvia Earle, President of Suriname Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, climate activist Elizabeth Wathuti, Mayor of Rio de Janeiro Eduardo Paes, and more.
The TIME100 Impact Dinner: Leaders Creating Climate Action is presented by its official timepiece sponsor, Rolex.
