Terras membership criteria

Membership is by invitation only and capped at 200. Every applicant is reviewed personally.

Terras is designed for individuals with substantial leadership experience and meaningful responsibility who bring real commitment, professional weight, and the willingness to engage openly across sectors.

Membership is selective and designed to protect the quality of the room.

WHO WE LOOK FOR

C-suite executives and senior leaders in sustainability, climate, mitigation, resilience, or impact strategy (CSO, SVP, VP, Head of, and equivalent roles)

Policy leaders and government officials shaping climate, trade, or energy regulation

CEOs, CFOs, and Founders building or scaling businesses with a sustainability dimension

Board members with active oversight of sustainability strategy

LPs, GPs, and Investors deploying capital toward climate and impact outcomes

Senior advisors and consultants with deep domain expertise and a track record of influence

Titles vary. What matters is whether you carry real responsibility, make decisions that move the needle, and can contribute meaningfully to the room.

WHO WE LOOK FOR

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Confidentiality

What's shared is not open copy or for news

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Reciprocity

What's shared is not open copy or for news

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Cross-sector collaboration

Real problems need multi-stakeholder insight

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Purpose and accountability

Mission-led action with real-world impact

TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT

Hold all conversations as confidential and off the record

Engage candidly, contribute generously, and respect peers

Refrain from using the network for solicitation, fundraising, or sales

Honor introductions made through the community in good faith

Uphold the standards of the room in every interaction

TERRAS FELLOWSHIP

A small number of memberships are reserved for emerging leaders earlier in their careers who are already shaping the field. Fellowship is by application or invitation. Every applicant is reviewed personally.

TERRAS IS NOT THE RIGHT FIT FOR EVERYONE

If you’re looking for lead generation, fundraising, or sales, Terras isn’t the right space.

If your work doesn’t touch sustainability, climate, or ESG in a meaningful way, you’ll get more value elsewhere.

If you’re not willing to engage candidly and off the record, our format won’t work for you.

HOW MEMBERS JOIN

Most of our community joins through previous events or referrals from existing members. 
The remaining places are held for senior leaders new to Terras, and we admit only a small number each year.