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 Global plenary session recordings are now available on-demand
for everyone to enjoy. If you weren’t able to attend Ceres Global, you can now easily watch our main sessions at your leisure. Simply visit the event site and click on “Register for Access” in the upper left hand corner. Once registered, visit the agenda, click on a plenary session and enjoy!
And check out our Ceres Global highlights video which captured some notable moments from our plenaries. |
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UPCOMING CERES EVENTS & WEBINARS | |
Who, What, When for Non-EU Companies: The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
May 10, 2023, 12pm ET
Online
Wondering what impact new EU sustainability regulations will have on your company? Earlier this year, the European Union finalized its Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), increasing the number of reporting companies from 11,000 to over 50,000. Companies need to prepare now, including U.S. companies with a presence in the EU. Reporting requirements are set to phase in over the next several years, and the required disclosures will include all activities that have a material impact on people and the environment, including climate targets, transition plans, greenhouse emissions, and human rights. To help you get ready, join Ceres, We Mean Business Coalition, World Business
Council for Sustainable Development, BSR, C2ES, and The B Team for a discussion of how the new EU law requires companies to disclose their risks and opportunities related to sustainability factors through the European Sustainability Reporting Standards. |
LEAD on a Clean Economy
May 16-18, 2023
Washington D.C. and Virtual
Join leading companies and investors for LEAD on a Clean Economy 2023 (Lawmaker Education and Advocacy Days) on May 16-18 in Washington D.C. The event will bring together participants in person and virtually to call on U.S. congressional lawmakers on both sides of the aisle and the Biden administration to support policy action that accelerates the just transition to a clean economy. |
Corporate Consultation on the Final Draft of the TNFD Framework
May 23, 2023, 11am ET
Online
A crucial step for companies and their investors to help tackle the urgent crisis of nature loss is being able to assess nature-related risks. The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)—a market-led, science-based initiative backed by members representing $20.6 trillion in assets—is developing a framework that will help companies evaluate and disclose their nature-related risks and opportunities.
This webinar, co-hosted by Ceres, TNFD, and Business for Nature, will provide company representatives with an overview of the framework’s final draft and invite them to provide feedback in advance of the formal launch of the TNFD framework in September 2023. During the event, company representatives will have the opportunity to discuss the potential hurdles that financial institutions and companies may face in incorporating the framework. |
Investor Consultation on the Final Draft of the TNFD Framework
May 25, 2023, 11am ET
Online
A crucial step for companies and their investors to help tackle the urgent nature loss crisis is being able to assess nature-related risks. The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)—a market-led, science-based initiative backed by members representing $20.6 trillion in assets—is developing a framework that will help companies evaluate and disclose their nature-related risks and opportunities.
In this webinar, hosted by Ceres and TNFD, portfolio managers, analysts and corporate engagement teams will learn about the TNFD framework and how it will support investors’ analysis and engagement activities with clear, comparable, investable data. Investors will review the framework’s final draft and provide feedback in advance of the formal launch of the TNFD framework in September 2023. |
Benchmarking Methane and other GHG Emissions
June 1, 2023, 12pm ET
Online
Concern over climate change has brought increased focus on methane and greenhouse gas emissions associated with oil and gas production. These emissions, especially methane emissions, can diminish the greenhouse gas benefits of using gas in place of coal and represent a significant source of climate pollution.
The 2023 Oil & Gas Benchmarking Report is a collaborative effort using publicly available data to develop comparable metrics that highlight the GHG performance of onshore oil and gas producers in the U.S. We’ll present the key findings of the report during this webinar. |
NEW COURSE: Building Board Expertise on Sustainability
(Ceres and Michigan Ross School of Business)
September 18 - November 3, 2023
Online
Ceres, in collaboration with the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, a top-ranked global executive education provider, is proud to announce a new online executive education program for corporate boards of directors. Building Board Expertise on Sustainability is a comprehensive online program running from September 18 through November 3, 2023 that brings together business and sustainability experts from Ceres, Michigan Ross Executive Education, the Erb Institute, and other nonprofit leaders to deliver a unique educational experience and provide the essential skills needed by every board member in today's rapidly evolving board rooms.
Register by June 30 to lock in the early bird rate. |
All of our past events and webinars are
listed here to view at your leisure. Please reach out to
[email protected] if you have any questions. |
HBS Alumni Conference: Accelerating Climate Solutions
May 10, 2023
Harvard Business School Campus, Teele Hall, Soldiers Field, Boston, MA and Virtual
Join us for a groundbreaking day of discussion and interaction around what it takes to discover, develop, scale, and achieve meaningful progress on climate solutions. Through expert panels, case discussions, and networking, we will consider the role of the firm, individual business leaders, and HBS, as well as new business and investment opportunities.
The conference, hosted by HBS External Relations in partnership with the Business & Environment Initiative as part of Harvard Climate Action Week, will bring together distinguished faculty, HBS alumni and other business leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs. Attend in person, or watch six expert panels via livestream on the Live from Klarman Hall webpage.
Mindy Lubber, Ceres CEO and President, joins the discussion at 3:50pm ET for "Competition or Collaboration? Navigating a Path for Successful Climate Alliances." |
Protect Higher Ed’s Freedom to Consider Sustainability Factors in Portfolios
May 16, 2023, 2pm ET
Online
The freedom to include ESG factors in investment decisions is facing significant political backlash. This joint webinar between Second Nature and IEN will explore the current sustainable investing landscape, and the relevance of ESG attacks for higher education.
Brooke Barton, Ceres Vice President, Innovation & Evaluation, and Steven Rothstein, Managing Director, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, join the discussion on actions endowments can take to protect their ability to consider sustainability metrics in their sustainable investing process. Register today. |
SB Brand-Led Culture Change 2023
May 22-24, 2023
Minneapolis, MN
Join the Sustainable Brands community of thought leaders and brand innovators at SB’s 2023 Brand-Led Culture Change in Minneapolis, MN, to explore the forefront of driving positive behavior and culture change through the power of brand influence. Discover how the world’s leading brands are influencing behavior at scale, empowering consumers to become champions for a regenerative future. At Brand-Led Culture Change, you will connect, learn, collaborate and co-create solutions to facilitate culture change, explore new business opportunities and participate in reshaping the future of society and our environment.
Ceres is proud to partner with Sustainable Brands this year. Register today using code "CERES" to receive a 10% discount. |
NIRI 2023 Annual Conference
June 6-8, 2023
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk Hotel, Chicago, IL
The NIRI 2023 Annual Conference is a professional development and networking event bringing together investor relations professionals from across the U.S. and around the world. In an industry that is quickly evolving, it is crucial to keep ahead of emerging trends and developments that can impact your organization. NIRI2023 delivers the solutions and connections you need to thrive in an ever-changing and complex landscape.
Mindy Lubber, Ceres CEO and President, joins session "An Asset Manager’s Perspective on ESG Investing" at 8:45am ET on June 7. Learn more and register. |
Innovation Forum (IF) Sustainable Apparel and Textile Conference USA 2023
June 21-22, 2023
New York, New York
This two-day business conference will address how brands can adapt practices to deliver on ambitious commitments and growing stakeholder expectations. We’ll equip delegates with the best-practice and guidance to develop net-zero strategies, transform supply chains, manage consumer communications, scale circularity, reduce waste, and drive positive social impacts.
Join Siobhan Collins, Director, Ceres Company Network, for session "Mandatory climate disclosure: How can apparel brands fill in the reporting gaps?" on June 22 at 2:10pm ET.
Use the exclusive 10% discount code CERES10 at checkout. Register before Friday, May 12 and save an extra $200. |
GreenFin 23
June 26-28, 2023
The New Omni Seaport, Boston, MA
Ceres is proud to be a GreenFin Ecosystem partner this year. Join the growing community of more than 900 finance, investment and sustainability leaders supporting the just transition to a decarbonized economy at GreenFin 23. By attending, you’ll gain access to inspiring keynotes, engaging breakout sessions and valuable networking. Register today using code GF23CERES to receive a 20% discount.
On Tuesday, June 27, Blair Bateson, Ceres Director, Company Network, joins breakout session "Banking on Net Zero: Proper Transition Planning" at 9am ET. Laura Draucker, Ceres Director, Corporate Climate Emissions, joins panel "Creating and Implementing Climate Transition Action Plans" at 1:30pm ET. Julie Nash, Ceres Senior Program Director, Food & Forests, joins a developing session on Nature Action 100–a new global investor engagement initiative on nature loss, at 3pm ET. Steven Rothstein, Managing Director, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, joins session "Insurance on the Path to Net Zero
" at 4:30pm ET. Stay tuned for updates on other Ceres experts at GreenFin in June! |
Environment Analyst Global Business Summit 2023
June 27-28, 2023
Chicago, IL
Come together with over 150 sustainability consulting leaders, clients and stakeholders to explore how sustainability and ESG drivers are impacting the North American market, learn how to respond to these, and develop strategies to fully integrate ESG within your business and showcase real action. Join your peers in-person on 27-28 June in Chicago to share thought-leadership and get the insights you need to help lead the sustainability transition.
Join Amit Bando, Ceres Chief Economist and Senior Advisor, Just and Inclusive Economics, for session 3 "People-Centred Climate Action - Supporting the “S” in ESG" on June 27 at 1:30pm CT. Register today. |
A4S Sustainability Reporting Workshop Boston
June 28, 2023, 9am-3pm ET
In-person only, Boston, MA
The A4S Sustainability Reporting Workshop in Boston, held in collaboration with Ceres, is a sustainability reporting learning and engagement program for mid-level finance and accounting professionals. Participants learn the fundamentals of what is needed to become a sustainable business, and the critical role of the finance team in enabling sustainability reporting to achieve this aspiration. The CPE-eligible program is intended for finance professionals of large corporations that are (or will be) involved in the sustainability reporting process and have limited prior experience with sustainability reporting.
Register to attend in-person. |
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