Dear John,
Check out the following events and webinars we've got lined up for you. We hope we'll see you at one or more of these sessions where you can hear from Ceres experts on a variety of sustainability topics. |
Ceres at GreenFin 24 (GreenBiz)
June 17-19, 2024
Javits Center, New York, NY
Ceres is proud to be an elevated GreenFin 24 Convening partner. Join Ceres issue experts and other sustainable finance professionals to harness the power of capital markets to realize a net zero economy. Form valuable connections with leading finance, investment and sustainability professionals, get up to speed on emerging trends, and discover the latest products and services to accelerate your organization's sustainability strategy. Rates go up June 14! Register today for the standard rate with code GFC20 for an additional 20% discount.
The Ceres at GreenFin 24 program includes:
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"From Disclosure to Action: Implementing a Leading Climate Transition Plan" half-day tutorial on June 17, 9am-12pm ET, focused on critical sustainable finance and investment best practices to level up organizations' strategy. This tutorial is led by Climate and Energy, Corporate Climate Action, Senior Director, Laura Draucker, Ph.D., and Manager, Tyler McCullough, as well as Jake Rascoff, Director, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, and Annalisa Tarizzo, Manager, Investor Network.
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"Powering Through the Pushback: Freedom to Invest" session led by Andrew Collier, Director, Freedom to Invest, on June 18, 9-10am ET.
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"ESG in Congress. What Could 2025 Look Like?" roundtable led by Andrew Collier, Director, Freedom to Invest, on June 18, 12-1:30pm ET.
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"Climate Transition Planning for a Low-Carbon Economy" roundtable led by Tyler McCullough, Manager, Climate and Energy, Corporate Climate Action, on June 18, 12-1:30pm ET.
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"Navigating California's Climate Rules" roundtable led by Steven Rothstein, Managing Director, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, on June 18, 12-1:30pm ET.
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"Financing a Just and Equitable Net Zero Transition" session led by Richa Agarwal, Manager, Company Network, Financial Services, on June 18, 4:30-5:30pm ET.
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Steven Rothstein joins tutorial "The State of ESG Reporting for Financial Institutions" on June 17, 9am-12pm ET.
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Dan Saccardi, Program Director, Ceres Company Network, joins panel "Accessing Inflation Reduction Act Funds" on June 17, 4-5pm ET.
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Michelle Katz, Ceres Director, Water, Valuing Water Finance Initiative, joins panel "Growing Opportunities to Invest in Water Stewardship" on June 17, 4-5pm ET.
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Mindy Lubber, Ceres CEO and President, joins keynote "A New Era of Corporate Climate Disclosure" on June 18, 11:45am-12pm ET.
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Ben Tabor, Director, Ceres Investor Network, Policy, joins panel "How to Carry on with Collective Action" on Climate on June 18, 1:30-2:30pm ET.
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Steven Rothstein also joins breakout session "Insurance in a Changing Climate" on June 18, 3-4pm ET and session "Achieving ESG Assurance" 4:30-5:30pm ET.
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UPCOMING CERES EVENTS & WEBINARS | |
Benchmarking Methane and Other GHG Emissions
June 25, 2024, 12pm ET
Online
Concern over climate change has brought increased focus on greenhouse gas emissions caused by oil and gas production. In particular, methane emissions represent a significant source of pollution. The 2024 Oil & Gas Benchmarking report is a collaborative effort by Ceres, the Clean Air Task Force and ERM, using publicly available data to develop comparable metrics that highlight the GHG performance of onshore oil and gas producers in the U.S. Join us to explore the key findings of this report. |
Ceres at Climate Week NYC 2024
September 25-26, 2024
The Nest Climate Campus at the Javits Center, New York, NY
Ceres returns to Climate Week with a bold vision and an expanded program to inspire investors and companies to drive innovative solutions and accelerate action.
The centerpiece of Ceres at Climate Week NYC 2024 is a two-day residency at the Nest Climate Campus, with topics covering the latest trends in sustainable business leadership, protecting the freedom to invest responsibly, the evolving climate disclosure landscape, best practices for transition planning in high-emitting sectors, Paris-aligned responsible policy engagement, investor expectations for water and nature stewardship, and much more. Participants will explore the business challenges and opportunities in the accelerated transition to a cleaner, more just, and sustainable economy.
Contact Brianna Kolder if you're interested in sponsorship opportunities for Ceres at Climate Week. |
Ceres 35th Anniversary Gala
October 23, 2024
Pier Sixty, New York, NY
Celebrate 35 years of impact with us! Ceres will mark a milestone anniversary year with an evening of celebration. Guests will enjoy views of the Hudson River at Pier Sixty, one of New York City’s premier waterfront event spaces, while mingling with influential investors, philanthropists, sustainability thought leaders, corporate and capital market leaders. Join us for an extraordinary evening that will inspire sustainability leadership and action toward a more just and sustainable world.
Reserve your seat today or contact Sondra Traister if you're interested in sponsorship opportunities for the Gala. |
Our most recent public events and webinars are below. All of our past Ceres public events and webinars are listed here to view at your leisure. Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions. |
Clean Economy and Community Impact Summit (Emerson Collective, Elemental Excelerator, Climate Power, E2, and Ceres)
June 10, 2024
Detroit, MI
The Clean Economy and Community Impact Summit will focus on the economic transformation underway nationally, in Michigan, and in communities like Detroit due to the historic public investments from the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and the CHIPS and Science Act. These investments together with Michigan’s Clean Energy & Jobs Act, put Michiganders in the driver's seat as we build a clean energy economy that delivers for communities, workers, and businesses. We will bring together federal, state, and local officials, alongside business and community leaders to explore how federal investments are spurring private investment, driving clean tech innovation, and supporting initiatives that address the climate crisis, create good jobs, and have tangible local community and economic impact.
Zach Friedman, Director, Federal Policy, Ceres, leads the second session "The Business Case for the Clean Economy." Register to join us in Detroit. |
Accelerating Sustainable Finance: Ceres' Insights to Managing Climate Risks in Banking and Insurance (Security and Sustainability Forum)
June 20, 2024, 1:15pm ET
Online
Effectively managing climate risks like rising sea levels, devastating wildfires, another extreme weather events is crucial for the resilience of financial institutions and essential for the security and prosperity of our economies, communities, and livelihoods. Join SSF on June 20 to explore how Ceres is helping the financial sector navigate climate risks, accelerate sustainable finance, and safeguard the future. Register today. |
Sustainability Delivery Summit 2024 (Environmental Analyst)
June 24-26, 2024
Boston, MA
The Sustainability Delivery Summit, Environment Analyst's 4th annual Global Summit, will bring environmental & sustainability consultants together with sustainability & business leaders, policymakers and stakeholders to reinforce the business case of ESG, learn how to action climate commitments, develop strategies to better collaborate for a sustainable future, and understand who is “walking the walk” in leading the transition.
Dan Saccardi, Ceres Company Network Program Director, and LJ DeLuca, Senior Manager, Company Network, Ceres Roadmap 2030, Insurance, Professional Services, will host a roundtable discussion on "Driving Sustainability Across the Supply Chain: Strategies for SMEs and Large Companies," on June 25 at 3:55pm ET.
Cynthia McHale, Senior Director, Investor Network, Shareholder Engagement, Ceres, will moderate June 26, 9:05am ET plenary "Investment Community's Perspective on Financing Net Zero." Register and get 15% off your registration with code CERES. |
Driving Sustainability Across the Supply Chain through Engagement & Transparency (ISSP)
July 24, 2024, 12-1pm ET
Online
The pathway to a clean and just economy requires a transformation of traditional supply chain practices. Join ISSP and Ceres for a webinar exploring how engagement and transparency can help with the clean economy transition. Participants will examine how sustainable supply chain practices can mitigate risk, create long-term value, and improve corporate performance. LJ DeLuca, Senior Manager, Ceres Company Network, leads this session. Register today. |
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