COP31, the 31st annual Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), is a pivotal international event where global leaders, policymakers, scientists and stakeholders convene to address climate change. These conferences play a crucial role in assessing global progress on climate action, negotiating new commitments and setting strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate impacts.

As a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, Carrier is committed to creating solutions that matter for people and our planet for generations to come. Our teams are focused on all the ways we can help our customers and partners advance sustainability every day, from decreasing energy consumption in buildings to reducing food loss and resulting emissions across the cold chain.

As the international climate community sets its sights on COP31 in Turkey, we will showcase our commitment to climate action and sustainable innovation. By engaging with industry leaders, policymakers and sustainability experts, we aim to drive meaningful progress toward a more sustainable future.

We're thrilled to sponsor, collaborate and engage in various events throughout the week. Learn more about Carrier’s 2030 Sustainability Goals.
 

Participating Events & Engagements

What: Sustainability Innovation Forum
When: Nov. 10, 2026
More information: Event website: https://events.climateaction.org/sustainable-innovation-forum/ 
Sustainable Innovation Forum unites leading voices from industry, government, and finance to drive actionable climate and energy solutions, and Carrier is proud to participate in discussions on topics including energy resilience, grid modernization, electrification, scalable sustainability and the role of technology in accelerating the energy transition.

• Nov. 10 at 11:30 - Carrier-Hosted Roundtable: Collaborating for Capacity: Coalition for Utilizing the Grid - Request RSVP here
• Nov. 10 at 15:50 - Panel Session: The 35% Imperative: Grid Modernisation, Global Power Security and the Clean Power Sprint - Learn more

What: World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) Business & Investment Summit
When: Nov. 12-13, 2026
More information: Event website: https://www.wbcsd.org/events/wbcsd-at-unfccc-cop-31/ 
World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) together with business leaders, policymakers and stakeholders to advance collaborative climate and sustainability solutions.
 

What: World Climate Summit
When: Nov. 15, 2026
More information: Event website: https://www.worldclimatefoundation.org/cop31
World Climate Foundation at COP31 convenes global business leaders, policymakers, investors and civil society organizations to drive public-private collaboration and accelerate scalable climate, energy, and sustainability solutions.

• Nov. 15 at 13:40 - Panel Session: Accelerating Decarbonisation: Scaling Solutions Across Value Chains -  Learn more

What: Türk Ekonomi Bankası (TEB) & BNP Paribas Pre-COP31 Istanbul Summit  
When: Nov. 6, 2026
More information: The TEB & BNP Paribas Pre-COP31 Istanbul Summit brings together business, finance, and sustainability leaders ahead of COP31 to foster dialogue and collaboration on climate action, and Carrier will participate in a panel discussion on Climate Adaptation Outlook and Finance.

• Nov. 6 at 17:00 - Panel Session: Making Resilience Bankable: Unlocking Adaptation Finance