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. |
WBUR’s Here & Now Anytime Climate Solutions Series
Online and On Air, starting June 26, 12-2pm ET!
Tune into 90.9 WBUR: Monday-Friday, June 26-30, as Ceres is a proud sponsor of a new climate series by NPR’s Here and Now program. Reverse Course is a 5-part series where Peter O’Dowd and Chris Bentley take listeners across the country for a closer look at projects designed to make an impact on the climate crisis. Here’s the schedule for easy listening:
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Monday, June 26: Minnesota: Forest Migration
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Tuesday, June 27: Louisiana: Capping Oil and Gas Wells
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Wednesday, June 28: Puerto Rico: Tapestry of Micro-Grids
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Thursday, June 29: Navajo Nation & Texas: Water Vapor Harvesting
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Friday, June 30: Climate Solutions Conversation
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UPCOMING CERES EVENTS & WEBINARS | |
Beyond Oversight and Disclosure: The Growing Need for Board ESG Education
June 27, 2023, 11am ET
Online
The swiftly evolving regulatory landscape, coupled with growing demands from broadening groups of stakeholders, has left today’s boards of directors faced with a unique set of ESG challenges and opportunities. With expanded ESG reporting disclosures recently entered into force by the EU, SEC climate disclosure rules on the horizon, and heightened pressure from investors and financial institutions, the fiduciary role of board members has become increasingly complex, bringing more blindspots in board oversight than ever before. Join Michigan Ross, Ceres, and the Erb Institute
to explore the business case for board ESG education and why sustainability-competent boards are a critical foundation for ensuring shareholder value and long-term viability. |
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 20% discount early bird rate. |
Evening with Ceres
October 16, 2023
Julia Morgan Ballroom, San Francisco, CA
Evening with Ceres gathers business leaders, philanthropists, and changemakers who share a commitment to building a just and sustainable world. Join us at the iconic Julia Morgan Ballroom on October 16 to honor visionaries, applaud ambitious climate action, and to emblazon a bold new future. From the lively networking to the gourmet vegetarian meal to the inspiring keynote, it will be a night to remember! |
Our most recent public events and webinars are below. All of our past public events and webinars are listed here to view at your leisure. Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions.
Ceres Global plenary session recordings are still available on-demand
for everyone to watch. 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! |
The Global Stakes of Climate and Clean Energy: The Road to COP 28 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
June 21, 2023, 5:30pm ET
Virtual
Global climate negotiations continue with the United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP) 28 conference in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in December 2023. The Harvard Kennedy School New England Alumni Association (HKSNEAA) presents a lively discussion of the state of global climate action and the development of a clean energy economy as the world looks ahead to COP 28 in Dubai, UAE. Our panelists have international climate and clean energy credentials and have participated in global climate conferences, including the COP process.
Anne Kelly, Vice President of Government Relations, Ceres, joins the discussion on the current state of global climate action as the world gathers in Dubai later this year. Register here. |
Innovation Forum (IF) Sustainable Apparel and Textiles 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.
Register today and use the exclusive 10% discount code CERES10 at checkout. |
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 Monday, June 26, Steven Rothstein, Managing Director, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, joins keynote "The Freedom to Invest" at 2:45pm ET.
On Tuesday, June 27, there are several Ceres experts speaking at GreenFin:
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At 9am ET, Blair Bateson, Ceres Director, Company Network, joins breakout session "Banking on Net Zero: Proper Transition Planning."
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At 11:35am ET, Mindy Lubber, Ceres CEO and President, joins a keynote panel on "Sustainable Finance Leadership in the Bay State" with Sen. Ed Markey.
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At 1:30pm ET, Laura Draucker, Ceres Director, Corporate Climate Emissions, joins panel "Creating and Implementing Climate Transition Action Plans."
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At 3pm ET, Julie Nash, Ceres Senior Program Director, Food & Forests, joins breakout session "Investor Engagement of Companies on Nature Loss."
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At 4:40pm ET, Steven Rothstein, Managing Director, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, joins session "Insurance on the Path to Net Zero."
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How Will Insurers Sustain Sustainability?
June 27, 2023, 10am PT / 1pm ET
Online
Steven Rothstein, Managing Director for Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, joins other experts from varying parts of the climate change universe to weigh in on what insurers are doing to address climate change, including climate risk disclosures, underwriting and investing. The nation’s longest serving insurance regulator, head of sustainability underwriting for reinsurance giant Swiss Re and managing director of a climate leadership group will cover recent developments and look to the future of climate change and the insurance industry.
Register today. |
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. |
Business Climate Finance: From Risk to Resilience
July 7, 2023, 12pm ET
Online
Discover the crucial role financial institutions play in empowering marginalized communities, promoting environmental justice, and fostering a just and equitable transition toward a sustainable future. Join us for an engaging webinar where we delve into the intersection of banking, climate challenges, and social equity.
Amy Kvien, Manager, Financial Institutions, Ceres, joins the panel discussion, moderated by Yejide Olutosin, Director of the Business Climate Finance initiative. Register for free today. |
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