Dear John,
Join Ceres next week at Climate Week NYC—the largest global climate event of its kind—as we join the most influential leaders in climate action from business, government, and the climate community, and from all over the world, to drive the clean energy transition, speed up progress, and champion change that is already happening.
Ceres is also proud to be one of 150+ #GlobalGoalsWeek partners that are holding companies, organizations, and leaders accountable for their SDG promises. Join us in committing to #SDGAction to leave behind a world that is more sustainable, equitable, and prosperous for generations to come: GlobalGoalsWeek.org/Get-Involved
See below for an up-to-date listing of our planned events at Climate Week NYC 2023. All our events are also listed on our Ceres at Climate Week NYC event page.
For any media inquiries, please reach out to [email protected]. |
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CERES EVENTS AT CLIMATE WEEK | |
Return on Investment: How to Maximize Historic U.S. Climate Legislation
September 19, 2023 | 9-10:30am ET
The Nest Climate Campus, Javits Center, 445 11th Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, NY
The Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act together have the potential to catalyze unprecedented investments in an advanced, clean economy—creating millions of good-paying jobs, reducing energy costs, strengthening U.S. competitiveness, and closing opportunity gaps for disadvantaged communities. These two landmark laws are already delivering results, with thousands of new jobs and billions of dollars in new investments in states across the country. Corporate and investor engagement remains critical to unlock their full potential and advance more action to reach the U.S. goal of cutting emissions in half by 2030. |
What's in a Name? Better ESG Messaging Based on Current Polls
Workshop: Best practices for messaging the benefits of responsible investing and business (Ceres | in-person, invite-only)
September 19, 2023 | 11:30am-1pm ET
Special interests and their political allies are working to ban investors and companies from integrating responsible business practices into decision-making. Freedom to Invest has rallied hundreds of private and public sector leaders from across the business world to remind policymakers that the economy will be stronger and more resilient if businesses can make their own decisions. This private, invitation-only event for investors and companies will unveil the results of an assessment on ESG perceptions and messaging, followed by a panel discussion with leading business representatives and a breakout-style messaging workshop. Participants will get the opportunity to share their ideas and
ask questions amongst their business peers. |
Annual Member Dinner (Ceres Corporate EV Alliance | in-person, invite-only)
September 19, 2023 | 5-8pm ET
The Ceres Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance will hold its second annual in-person convening during Climate Week NYC 2023. During the annual member dinner, Corporate EV Alliance members will convene to strengthen relationships with each other and with Ceres, discuss critical issues with regard to fleet electrification and transportation policy, and plan major work streams for the year ahead.
This is a private, invitation-only event. Up to 2 representatives from each Alliance member company are welcome to join us. |
Green Steel for Green Buildings (Ceres | in-person, invite-only)
September 20, 2023 | 10am-12pm ET
Real estate, construction, and finance professionals come together to explore how greener, cleaner steel can help curb the 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions that come from buildings. Industry leaders will share the latest best practices on green steel technology, standards, and procurement for building construction, fixtures, and durable equipment. |
A Question of Fit: EV Stakeholder Roundtable (Ceres, NACFE | in-person, invite-only)
September 20, 2023 | 1-4pm ET
As groundbreaking incentives and regulations accelerate the deployment of electric vehicles (EVs) and chargers alike, many fleets are focused on ensuring the vehicle market can provide the right EV for each of their use cases and that reliable charging is available for vehicles with varying drive-and-duty cycles and dwell time schedules. Now is the time to address these questions of fit so fleets of all shapes and sizes can access the financial, operational, and environmental benefits of EVs. By bringing together fleets, vehicle manufacturers, utilities, and other key EV industry stakeholders, this roundtable will provide a platform for participants to problem solve around some of the most
urgent barriers to commercial fleet electrification. |
Ceres Network Member Event: Turning Transition Plans into Action (Ceres | in-person, invite-only)
September 20, 2023
Panel Discussion | 3:30-5pm ET
Reception | 5-7pm ET
Ceres is hosting a special Network Member session during Climate Week NYC 2023 on developing climate transition plans. Whether you are an investor member developing your Investor Climate Action Plans (ICAPs), or a company member creating a Climate Transition Action Plan (CTAP), you will want to make space in your Climate Week schedule for this member-to-member conversation with special opening remarks from the GFANZ team.
Sponsored by Ceres Investor Network members, Breckinridge and Impax Asset Management, the network members-only event will highlight the tremendous momentum for investor and corporate transition plans, and illustrate how Ceres’ CTAP and ICAP Expectation Ladder frameworks interact. |
Corporate Workshop: What's the Recipe for an Effective Supply Chain Engagement Strategy? (Ceres | in-person, invite-only)
September 21, 2023 | 3-5:30pm ET
Ceres is hosting an in-person, invite-only workshop in collaboration with PepsiCo and the We Mean Business Coalition on how companies can establish successful supply chain engagement programs with proper funding and support. The discussion with cover supply chain engagement trends, risk management, incentives, capacity building, and more. Participants will also explore challenges and successes of setting up an internal supplier engagement strategy, including governance structures and cross-functional team communication. |
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PARTNER EVENTS AT CLIMATE WEEK WITH CERES SPEAKERS | |
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Climate Finance Day - NYC (As You Sow, Carbon Tracker, ACCR, IEEFA)
September 18, 2023 | 11:30-6:30pm ET
Jefferies, 520 Madison Avenue, New York, NY and Online
As the global community unites to combat climate change, the critical role of finance in accelerating the energy transition becomes increasingly evident. Climate Finance Day will bring together leading financial experts, investors, advocates, and innovators to engage in discussions, exchange ideas, and foster collaborations to find solutions. The day will include a range of panels and speakers, covering various topics such as: Oil & Gas Company Viability; How to Manage Bank and Insurance Risk; and Why Do Economists Think an Unlivable Planet is Good for Global GDP?
Jim Scott, CFA, Senior Advisor, Financial Institutions, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, to speak on 1pm ET panel: Banks and Insurance–How to Manage Risk. |
Sustainable Investment Forum North America (Climate Action)
September 19, 2023 | 8am-6pm ET
Ziegfeld Ballroom, 141 W 54th St., New York, NY
Ceres is proud to partner again with Climate Action for the 8th edition of the Sustainable Investment Forum North America, taking place during Climate Week NYC in partnership with UNEP FI. Register now with code Ceres25 to get a 25% discount and secure your pass to connect with, learn from and share insights with a community of Investment Managers, Insurers, Banks, Pension Funds, Multi- Laterals, Policymakers, Think Tanks and NGOs from North America and the rest of the world. There is also a limited number of complimentary passes available for asset owners,
apply here.
Mindy Lubber, Ceres CEO and President, joins 9:25am ET opening panel: Geopolitical/Macroeconomic outlook for the region. Steven Rothstein, Managing Director, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, joins the 12:10pm ET fireside chat: Climate Leader Insight, with Mark Lee from ERM. Cynthia McHale, Ceres Program Director, Investor Network, will moderate 3:15pm ET panel: Mitigation and adaptation to the systemic risks posed by physical climate risk. |
Energizing America: Innovating Clean Energy Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future (The Hub Live - Climate Group)
September 19, 2023 | 11am-1:45pm ET
Etc. Venues. 360 Madison Avenue, New York, NY and Online
The climate finance framework is metamorphosing at an unprecedented pace, from the ground-breaking Inflation Reduction Act to the rise of sustainability challenges and a paradigm shift in energy permitting processes. This change is not just rapid but comes with its unique set of challenges. It’s vital to leverage these transformations effectively to inspire far-reaching economic and environmental advancements. As we navigate through this dynamic landscape, our primary focus must be on aligning business, policy, finance to drive investment and innovation where it’s most impactful—including areas most affected by climate change and underrepresented in clean energy financing.
Together, let’s energize America for a sustainable future.
Mindy Lubber, Ceres CEO and President, joins 12:18-12:33pm ET panel: Steering Sustainable Investment in Challenging Waters. |
World Energy Transition Summit 2023 (World Climate Foundation)
September 20, 2023 | 12-6:30pm ET
SECOND, 849 6th Avenue, New York, NY
World Energy Transition Summit will bring together global energy leaders in New York from public and private sectors from North America and beyond to keep up important momentum, foster strong alliances – and take stock of the global energy transition. The pivotal event will leverage collective action of public and private sectors to rapidly accelerate clean energy innovation and deployment around the world.
Steven Clarke, Ceres Senior Director, Climate and Energy, moderates the 2:30pm ET panel discussion: Unleashing the Potential of Green Finance for a Clean Energy Transition. |
SDG Summit USA 2023 (UN Global Compact)
September 20, 2023 | 12-7pm ET
Accenture, One Manhattan West, New York, NY
SDG Summit USA 2023, UN Global Compact Network USA’s flagship event, is a full-day summit that brings together over 200 representatives from participating companies of the United Nations Global Compact, local government, civil society, and the UN. This event will raise awareness and promote practical business action and partnerships within the American private sector in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Meryl Richards, Ph.D., Ceres Senior Director, Food and Forests, joins 4:15pm ET invitation-only roundtable on: Food Systems, a session exploring how American businesses can build more resilient and sustainable food systems by adopting responsible sourcing strategies, implementing eco-friendly production methods, and supporting equitable food distribution while contributing to broader sustainability goals. |
World Biodiversity Summit (World Climate Foundation)
September 21, 2023 | 9am-5:15pm ET
SECOND, 849 6th Avenue, New York, NY
World Biodiversity Summit returns on the sidelines of UNGA 78 and Climate Week NYC. It's the pioneering platform for global public-private partnerships to address the urgent need for biodiversity restoration through nature-based solutions and nature-positive investments. The link between biodiversity loss and climate change is growing ever clearer. Even as the acceleration of the climate crisis fuels the loss of habitats and species, the biodiversity crisis fuels the loss of the ecosystems that act as important carbon sinks, in turn hastening the rate of climate change.
Now that the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework has been approved, it is time for implementation. That’s why World Biodiversity Summit agenda is designed to encourage companies and financial institutions to ensure sustainable production patterns and reduce risks while identifying opportunities derived from nature.
Kirsten James, Ceres Senior Program Director, Water, moderates 11:45am ET panel: Bridging Land and Sea - Water Stewardship's Role in Enhancing Ecological and Economic Prosperity. |
Natural Capital Investment Americas 2023 (Environmental Finance)
September 25, 2023 | 9am-5:40pm ET
Convene, 117 W 46th Street, New York, NY
With the interest in sustainable investments at an all-time high, institutional investors are shining a light on a previously sidelined indicator of environmental health: biodiversity. But despite an increasing number of funds being created, natural capital investment opportunities remain limited, and biodiversity needs to be built into consideration of all companies and their investors. Register to discuss the challenges and opportunities for financial institutions, investors, corporates, and service providers in this evolving space.
Join the fireside chat at 2:55pm ET on the Ceres-led initiative: Nature Action 100 and the power of nature-based engagement initiatives. |
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