The key facts
- Time has published the fourth annual Time100 Climate list
- The list features Cumberbatch, von der Leyen, Prince William, Brian Eno, Russell Westbrook, and others
- The editorial team reviewed hundreds of candidates, selecting those who achieved tangible results over the past year
Who made the list
The American magazine Time has included actor Benedict Cumberbatch, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and Britain's Prince William among the 100 most influential people advancing climate action in business. The list was published in the fourth annual edition of Time100 Climate, as Gazeta.Ru reports citing the magazine's publication.
How candidates were selected
In the foreword to the list, the magazine's editor-in-chief noted that the editorial team reviewed hundreds of candidates and paid particular attention to those who over the past year achieved tangible and long-term results in addressing climate issues. Thus, unlike fame-based rankings, the stated selection criterion here is concrete results over a limited period, not the general prominence of the individuals.
Who else made the list
In addition to the names mentioned, the list includes musician Brian Eno, basketball player Russell Westbrook, Utah Governor Spencer Cox, and philanthropist and investor Wendy Schmidt. The selection brings together figures from a wide range of fields — from politics and sports to music and philanthropy — reflecting the list's stated focus on influence in business and the climate agenda in general.
Cumberbatch in the media
Benedict Cumberbatch had previously regularly appeared in the press outside of cinema: in January 2025 it was reported that the actor became the cover star of Variety magazine, for a shot in which he grabbed a burning light bulb in a lamp built into the wall. It was also previously revealed how much he earned from photos with fans. His inclusion in Time's climate list is a new milestone in this series of publications, though its selection criteria relate to climate activity rather than media fame.
