We were proud to bring Responsible Business USA to the heart of the inaugural Boston Climate Week in May 2026.
As Boston Climate Week brought together policymakers, innovators and communities shaping the climate transition, RBUSA played a distinct role by creating space for honest, outcome-driven dialogue for C-Suite decision-makers driving corporate decision-making forward in North America.
The community was established, and the momentum was clear. See a snapshot of who joined us below.
The administration drew a line in the sand. Reporting demands diverged as global and domestic regulations became more fragmented. Investor expectations were less clear. Budgets were under pressure. Boards wanted to see ROI. Stakeholders expected credible progress. Teams needed clarity amid political noise. It was a challenging environment to navigate and one the community met head-on.
Reuters Events: Responsible Business USA 2026 was built to respond to this moment and it delivered.
Across two focused days, senior leaders shared how they set clear sustainability priorities despite political disruption, protected funding, strengthened board buy-in and positioned sustainability as a driver of growth, resilience and impact.
The event created exactly what was needed: candid conversations, honest case studies and high-value networking that turned insight into action.
With attendance capped at 350, the room brought together the decision-makers shaping strategy and investment. The result was a highly focused, engaged community and a level of discussion that is hard to replicate at scale.
Hosted alongside Boston Climate Week, the event also connected corporate leaders into a broader ecosystem of policymakers, innovators and partners, strengthening the relevance and impact of every conversation.
And this is only the beginning.
Responsible Business USA returns in 2027, building on this momentum to go further, move faster and deliver even greater value to the leaders driving sustainability forward.
Join the community continuing to shape the corporate agenda.
Senior Reuters journalists will take to the main stage to lead incisive interviews, challenge industry leaders with data-driven questions, and provide the independent, agenda-setting perspective that defines Reuters.
Our editors will tackle the tough questions that matter, delivering newsworthy journalism in real time—all moderated under the Reuters Trust Principles that ensure the editorial independence and integrity you expect from us.
Reuters IMPACT sets the sustainability agenda. With headline discussions, led by the Reuters Editorial team, we'll be asking leaders the tough questions on sustainable business.
Reuters IMPACT is a platform that showcases real impact on sustainability goals and ambitions, alongside new technologies and innovations, to a global audience
•Real leaders tackling tough questions: CEOs and senior executives address critical sustainability issues and solutions, moving past the what and why to being focused on the HOW
• Exclusive Reuters Editorial briefings you won’t find anywhere else: Go behind the headlines as the Reuters editorial team brings their newsroom lens onsite and share how they uncover the stories shaping the world
•A stage the world is also watching: Reuters IMPACT discussions break out of the echo chamber and reach millions across the globe through our social channels, Reuters Newswire and dedicated video channel on Reuters.com
Reuters IMPACT sessions are led by Reuters journalists under the Reuters Trust Principles
Sustainability is under tighter scrutiny and tighter timelines to deliver. Dissect the challenges involved with anchoring sustainability into the business by demonstrating growth and resilience, so your board views sustainability as a core driver in the wider business strategy. Learn how to translate long‑term investments and intangible risk reduction into commercial value, to secure the capital you need, to grow the business with sustainability in mind.
Your stakeholders aren't monolithic. Investors need decision-useful metrics; customers expect credible proof; regulators demand compliance; employees want clarity on how it will impact their role. In a noisy, politicized environment, you need language that is clear, apolitical, and tied to business outcomes. Segment audiences, pick the right metrics, and frame progress in terms that reduce pushback and accelerate alignment, to ensure your sustainability message is concise and credible.
Suppliers face mounting requests for data and decarbonization updates they’re not resourced to deliver; yet Scope 3 holds the bulk of emissions and risk. Discover proven strategies to boost influence, standardize asks, reduce supplier burden, and align incentives. Go beyond isolated engagement to explore coalitions that turn fragmented demands into market signals suppliers act on.
AI has the potential to deliver huge wins or create new risks and workloads. Gain clarity on where current AI capabilities can truly add value, how to deploy it responsibly, and how to manage the energy implications while staying on a net‑zero trajectory. Separate the truth from hype and hear practical applications your peers are using to save time and money, improve data quality, and enhance decision-making, without compromising ethics or emissions goals.
Responsible Business USA is attended exclusively by senior sustainability leaders from the most influential organizations across sectors. We've carefully curated an environment that prioritizes authentic, high‑value networking. With strictly limited vendor presence, every conversation is relevant, insightful, and grounded in shared challenges. Expect fresh perspectives, impactful dialogue, and relationships that extend well beyond the event.
Our agenda is built through deep collaboration with our community to ensure every session delivers substance over soundbites. You'll hear from true subject matter leaders via candid case studies, collaborative roundtables, and varied panel discussions — providing clarity on what's driving progress across climate action, responsible supply chains, and transparent reporting.
