Business Council

Climate Mayors is a bipartisan network of 350 U.S. mayors demonstrating climate leadership through meaningful actions in their communities. Representing more than 70 million Americans, the Climate Mayors coalition reflects U.S. cities’ commitment to climate progress. Through our Business Council, we connect our growing network of Mayors with strategic private sector leaders to share best practices, cutting-edge solutions and space to discuss important issues where collaboration between mayors and the private sector is critical.

By becoming a member of the Council, you help create a strong pipeline of transformative climate initiatives and gain insight into challenges and opportunities to advance cutting-edge climate resiliency solutions.

Climate Mayors will host Business Partners for quarterly virtual roundtables with the Board Chair and Executive Director to deepen your impact, shape the organization’s strategic planning and engage with businesses across sectors who are passionate about working with cities to address climate change. In addition, Business Council members will engage in different Climate Mayors activities based on the level of membership outlined below. Download pamphlet here. 

  • Bronze ($15,000)

    Invitation to attend Climate Mayors virtual membership meeting bi-annually

    Attendance for Climate Mayors event annually and invitation to accompanying reception for one

    Recognition in Climate Mayors Newsletter

  • Silver ($25,000)

    Invitation to attend Climate Mayors virtual membership meeting bi-annually

    Attendance for Climate Mayors event annually and invitation to accompanying reception for two

    Business spotlight highlight in one Climate Mayors Newsletters

  • Gold ($50,000)

    All the benefits of Silver level partnership PLUS:

    Attendance for Climate Mayors event annually and invitation to accompanying reception for three

    Business spotlight highlight in two Climate Mayors Newsletters

    Logo placement on all email communications around annual Climate Mayors event and in event collateral

  • Platinum ($75,000 & above):

    All of the benefits of Gold level partnership PLUS:

    Opportunity for brief remarks at an annual Climate Mayors event

    Business spotlight highlight in four Climate Mayors Newsletters

    Access for four invitations to Climate Mayors annual event and reception

Criteria for Joining Business Council

  • Sector/industry alignment (e.g. solar and ZEV companies, engineering, architecture, energy, transportation, water firms that specialize in climate resilience projects, institutions that finance climate projects or assess climate risks)

  • Demonstrated corporate commitment to climate change 

    • Demonstrated commitment to measure and disclose climate impact and risks

    • Demonstrated commitment to reduce climate impact in line with science

    • Demonstrated investment to finance the global transition to a zero-carbon resilient economy

    • Demonstrated advocacy for strong policy frameworks

  • No sin companies or businesses whose products contribute disproportionately to climate change (e.g. firearms, tobacco, fossil fuel companies and/or any company that uses fossil fuels as their primary source) 

  • Majority board approval - Climate Mayors’ Executive Director will present each case to the board to vet and seek Leadership Mayors’ approval where appropriate