Thursday, April 16 San Francisco Chamber of Commerce and Yes SF Host Climate Week Kick-Off with Mayor Daniel Lurie at Oracle Park
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San Francisco Chamber of Commerce and Yes SF Host Climate Week Kick-Off with Mayor Daniel Lurie at Oracle Park
Event convenes city’s climate innovators, investors, and civic leaders to mark the opening of SF Climate Week 2026
April 16, 2026 – SAN FRANCISCO, CA
The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce and Yes SF, in partnership with Mayor Daniel Lurie and the San Francisco Department of the Environment, will host the official 2026 San Francisco Climate Week Kick-Off at Oracle Park.
The evening will feature remarks from Mayor Daniel Lurie about the San Francisco Climate Action Plan and spotlight the local sustainability initiatives and emerging climate technologies shaping the future of the city. Attendees will include key entrepreneurs building climate technology, investors supporting their growth, and civic leaders working to deploy innovative solutions at scale.
“San Francisco has long been a hub for climate innovation and events like this remind us that the business community has a critical role to play. We are proud to convene leaders who are turning climate ambition into real-world impact right here in our city” said Rodney Fong, President & CEO of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce.
“San Francisco leads the way on sustainability and innovation, and SF Climate Week is our chance to show the world the work happening in our city,” said Mayor Daniel Lurie. “I’m thrilled to kick off Climate Week with the leaders and businesses who are building real climate solutions and showcase how our city is leading the way in climate innovation.”
“San Francisco’s new Climate Action Plan connects climate action to lower costs, healthier communities, and a stronger clean economy,” said Tyrone Jue, Director of the San Francisco Environment Department. “SF Environment and our partners will help turn those goals into measurable results residents and businesses can see.”
“As San Francisco continues to lead in innovation and climate-focused solutions, Alaska Airlines is proud to invest in the leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations shaping a more sustainable future,” said David Tucker, Managing Director of California Public Affairs at Alaska Airlines. “We believe meaningful progress happens when the public and private sectors come together, and we are honored to support the partnerships and ideas driving lasting impact across our city and beyond.”
The Climate Week Kick-Off is presented by the SF Chamber and Yes SF, a program of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Foundation. For more information, visit yessf.org.
Event Details:
4:00 PM Doors Open, 5:00 PM Speaking Program
Media is asked to check-in at the following location:
Oracle Park, O’Doul Media Gate
Entrance is 3rd St and Berry St.
Media is asked to RSVP to news@davidperry.com
About the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce is the voice of San Francisco business, advocating for a vibrant economy and a thriving city for all. For more information, visit sfchamber.com.
About Yes SF
In June 2023, Citi, Deloitte, Salesforce, the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, and the World Economic Forum launched Yes SF. Yes SF is an urban sustainability initiative of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Foundation, accelerating the deployment of climate technologies and green businesses across San Francisco.
About SF Climate Week
San Francisco Climate Week is San Francisco’s week-long decentralized conference, gathering thousands of people and organizations focused on accelerating climate solutions. The Bay Area is known for its leadership in innovation and environmental stewardship, with San Francisco at the epicenter. SFCW represents an unprecedented opportunity to convene thousands of diverse organizations and individuals working at the intersection of climate action and innovation to cultivate community, exchange knowledge and insights, and accelerate climate solutions together. For more information, visit sfclimateweek.org