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Closing sustainability’s funding gap
Richard Mackintosh, co-founder of Reset Connect, explains why London Climate Action Week provides the perfect backdrop for a disruptive new climate gathering.
28 April 2022
This article first appeared in our World Environment Day 2025 issue of My Green Pod Magazine. Click here to subscribe to our digital edition and get each issue delivered straight to your inbox
At a time when both urgency and opportunity define the climate conversation, Reset Connect London 2025 (24-25 June) will unite forward -thinkers across finance, business, policy and civil society – and set a stage that will encourage more than just talk.
Taking place at Excel London during London Climate Action Week, this two -day event is the UK’s largest sustainability and net zero gathering; it offers practical ideas, real collaboration and access to the people and projects already driving change.
Reset Connect London isn’t just another trade show; it’s a live hub of interaction and insight, built around real-world challenges and workable solutions.
This is where sectors connect, ideas take shape and action gets underway, whether you’re a foundation testing new funding models, a business leader working to cut carbon or an investor backing climate innovation.
Across five main stages, 400 speakers will share what’s working now, what needs to shift and how we can move faster, together.
Climate-conscious capital will get the spotlight at the Finance & Investment Stage. From impact measurement and mission-led portfolios to blended finance and donor-advised funds, the focus here will be on how money can drive meaningful change.
Expect insights from asset managers, philanthropists, family offices and next-gen investors.
Startups and scale-ups can present their ideas live to investor panels at the Pitch & Invest Stage, which will offer a rare glimpse into early-stage innovation and how it’s assessed.
Whether you’re funding or founding, this is where future-focused ventures meet the people who can help bring them to life.
At the Energy & Tech Stage, clean energy, smart tech and digital infrastructure will take centre stage.
Expect sessions that cut through the hype to show how new technologies are being applied on the ground – and what’s gaining traction.
Tailored to organisations of all sizes, the Net Zero Business Stage will tackle strategy, compliance, procurement and reporting – the practical steps towards net zero action, not just ambition.
The Cities & Nature Stage will bring together those working at the intersection of place, people and planet. It’s a space for sharing what’s working at the local level – from rewilding to resilient cities – and how it can be scaled.
Away from the main stages, eight interactive show-floor hubs will provide spaces for more focused conversation and problem-solving.
These are ideal for My Green Pod readers involved in ethical business, sustainability and purpose-led finance.
The Wealth & Investment Management Hub will be a great place for advisers, investors and fund managers who are looking to align traditional portfolios with long-term sustainability goals.
A new addition this year, the Fund Managers Hub will bring together capital allocators and fund leaders to discuss responsible growth and performance.
Energy & Tech Hubs will be packed with investment-ready innovation in areas like renewables, battery tech and smart infrastructure, and a number of further industry-specific hubs will be tailored to specific areas of focus, offering practical insights and peer-to-peer connections in a more informal setting.
These hubs are where many of the best ideas are shared and long-term partnerships begin.
Reset Connect London brings together a wide mix of people, from local campaigners and city planners to B Corp founders, policymakers and philanthropic funders.
It’s one of the few events that manages to bridge sectors and still keep the energy collaborative, grounded and focused on results.
Speakers for 2025 include Kerry McCarthy MP, Mike Berners-Lee, Emma Pinchbeck, John Elkington, Sacha Sadan, Tracy Wyman, Sir Andrew Steer, Vicky Moffatt, Lucy Siegle and other influential voices in sustainability and finance.
For anyone serious about climate action – whether through investment, innovation or leadership – Reset Connect London offers more than inspiration.
It’s a chance to find real opportunities, make useful connections and move forward with confidence and join the festivities. Everyone is welcome.
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