About Terras

Terras curates the world’s leading sustainability events and was founded by the belief that real change comes from authentic human connections.

By organizing intimate, invite-only events in natural settings, Terras brings together world leaders who have the power to create meaningful change.

people sitting and talking
What is Terras?

Terras curates global gatherings for sustainability leaders to connect and drive climate action. Founded in 2024, Terras hosts four annual events, Terras Tuscany, Terras New York, Terras Lausanne, and Terras Singapore, designed to spark collaboration, bold ideas, and lasting partnerships.

Who is behind Terras?

Terras was founded by Marvin Rottenberg to bring sustainability leaders together through real human connection. Built on the belief that bold ideas emerge in intimate settings, Terras creates space for collaboration, reflection, and action on today’s most urgent climate challenges.

The Terras vision

Terras was founded on the belief that real change begins with authentic human connection. Our vision is to accelerate climate action by bringing together sustainability leaders, innovators, and decision-makers in intimate, off-the-record gatherings set in natural environments, where trust, bold thinking, and collaboration can truly thrive.

Who you’ll meet at Terras

Terras brings together 80 top sustainability leaders, including CSOs, founders, and state ministers. Past guests include Rivian, Estée Lauder, Siemens, Starbucks, Nokia, and the Club of Rome. A rare chance to connect with real decision makers shaping climate action.

What you’ll learn at Terras

Terras offers deep insight into the future of sustainability, covering topics like Scope 3 decarbonization, sustainable finance, energy transition, climate risk, and AI for sustainability. Learn what works, what doesn’t, and how to accelerate impact across real-world systems.

How Terras builds lasting connections

Executives share why they trust and return to Terras every year.

About Terras

At Terras, we believe in human connection over scale, and in curating events that reflect our values, not just our agenda.

Meaningful exchange driving new perspectives at Terras Tuscany
Curated guest list:
Our events are invite-only, featuring world leaders driving sustainability.
Terras Tuscany attendees dining
Quality over quantity:
We keep attendee numbers small to ensure meaningful interactions.
Terras Tuscany Speaker outside
Industry agnostic:
Terras unites leaders from diverse sectors to solve pain points and create cross-industry solutions.
Two Terras Tuscany attendees taking selfie
No barriers, no name tags:
We foster equality and transparency, removing traditional hierarchies.
Group Photo Terras attendees aligning on climate action
Personal connections:
We engage face-to-face with decision-makers in an intimate setting.
Podium discussion at Terras Tuscany
Chatham House rules:
Open, confidential discussions—what’s shared stays in the room.
People taking without phones or screens, allowing for focused, present conversations.
Tech-free:
No phones or screens, allowing for focused, present conversations.
People walking through garden and debating future challenges
Sustainable venues:
Our handpicked locations embrace farm-to-table dining & renewable energy.
Terras attendees exchanging transformative ideas
Catalyst for change:
Terras is a platform for private and public sector sustainability leaders to advance climate action.
Group Photos of Terras Tuscany attendees
Driving impact:
Terras creates lasting friendships, business impact, and climate action.

Terras in numbers

From Terras Tuscany to Terras New York, each event hosts a select group of changemakers for high-impact sustainability conversations.

TES presenting at Terras Tuscany.
80

sustainability leaders

3

Impactful days

4

Unique locations

Why Terras events are different

Meaningful connections

Terras curates intimate gatherings that foster trust and dialogue between global sustainability leaders.

Practical insights

Terras delivers real-world solutions - covering AI, decarbonization & more - shared directly by decision-makers.

Business impact

Terras creates long-term value via strategic partnerships, measurable outcomes, & ROI-driving initiatives.

Network with C-level leaders at Terras

Companies including Starbucks, Rivian, Estée Lauder, Siemens, Breitling, and Vestas have been part of Terras events — and many continue to return across Tuscany, New York, and Lausanne.

How leaders rate Terras

Terras events are consistently rated highest for satisfaction and business impact, with the majority of participants returning year after year.

"Terras is unlike any other event — no name tags, no barriers — just meaningful, face-to-face conversations with world leaders."

Morten Dyrholm
,
SVP Sustainability, Vestas

“An exceptional experience for true connection and understanding with world-class leaders. I look forward to returning next year.”

Michael Kobori
,
Chief Sustainability Officer at Starbucks

“Three days full immersion on climate and sustainability, panels under the Tuscan sun - you did an amazing job.”

Elena Morettini
,
Global Head Sustainable Business, Globant

"It was really an honor to be part of Terras Tuscany. It gave us time to think and have important reflections and conversations."

Nancy Mahon
,
Chief Sustainability Officer at Estée Lauder

“I’ve never seen anything like this. Terras was a true home run.”

Gregg Meyer
,
Chief Sustainability Officer at Steve Madden

"A life-changing experience. Thank you for choosing me to come. You changed me deeply.”

Kimber Flynn
,
CEO at indiblu

"You curated the days with so much attention to the details; one could feel this throughout the event."

Nikolaus Widmann
,
EVP at TES

"Terras is bringing together some of the brightest minds in sustainability. This gathering is critical for advancing our global climate goals."

Sade Fritschi Naranjo
,
Minister of the Environment of Ecuador
5.0

Satisfaction rate

5.0

Recommendation rate

4.9

Business impact

Contact Terras

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