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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. |
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UPCOMING CERES EVENTS & WEBINARS | |
Rest Assured: Uncovering the Essential Role of Third-Party Assurance in Climate Data
February 20, 2024, 10am ET
Online
Assurance, attestation, and audit are synonymous, but what do they really mean when applied to climate-related disclosures? Investors rely on financial statements to make informed decisions because they have “reasonable assurance”, which is a well-defined term enforced by market regulators. However, climate data lacks a similar mechanism. As climate disclosure is increasingly correlated with financial performance, climate data should be subject to the same level of rigor that financial data receives. Ceres will present the findings from a new report, which shares perspectives from market participants on the current quality of climate data and provides recommendations for the
structure and application of assurance. |
Navigating Disclosure Recommendations: How Companies Can Act on Nature Risk
February 21, 2024, 11am ET
Online
Nature loss is one of the greatest threats facing the planet and global economy, and companies are recognizing that they can no longer afford to overlook nature in strategy, risk management, and capital allocation. At this year’s World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos, the Taskforce for Nature Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) announced that 320 global companies and financial institutions—representing $4 trillion in market capitalization—have signed on to adopt their recommendations for measuring and disclosing nature risks. Join Ceres experts and company representatives to delve into why businesses now see nature issues as strategically important and how
they can be proactively managed. |
Proxy Perspectives: Banking on Climate Action
February 28, 2024, 11am ET
Online
What's influencing investor resolutions at the banks this proxy season? Why are investors supporting these resolutions? Ceres and ICCR join together to showcase the resolutions and the strategies used to move the banks forward. Lead investors break down their engagement history with the financial institutions and the materiality of their resolutions. Explore topics such as greenhouse gas targets and transition plans, climate lobbying, environmental justice, and more. Please note this private event is specifically designed for investors and proxy advisors and only for the intended recipients. |
LEAD on a Clean Economy: Maximize Investment in America
March 5-7, 2024
Washington, D.C.
Join leading companies and investors for LEAD on a Clean Economy (Lawmaker Education and Advocacy Days) to call on federal policymakers to maximize investments in America that accelerate the just transition to an advanced, clean economy. LEAD comes amid a clean energy boom that is driving billions of dollars in new investments and creating thousands of new jobs in local communities across the U.S. This is your chance to make the business case with congressional offices and the Biden administration to keep building the strong policy environment we need to capitalize on the momentum toward an abundant clean energy future. |
Building Board Expertise on Sustainability (Online Course)
May 6-June 21, 2024
Online
Ceres, in collaboration with the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, is proud to announce the second cohort for an online executive education program for corporate boards of directors. Building Board Expertise on Sustainability is a comprehensive online program 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. |
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. |
Portfolio Climate Strategies for a Changing World (ACA)
January 31, 2024, 11am ET
Online
While investor pressure waffles under the weight of market challenges, alternative asset managers are left wondering what to make of climate commitments. Some large LPs are continuing to push climate goals while others have gone quiet, so should we still pursue climate action? What value is in climate integration beyond addressing client demand? How can understanding climate data mitigate risks and save money?
Dazzle Bhujwala, Senior Director, Investor Network, Ceres, will join this webinar. Register today. |
The Merger Wave in Big Oil: Assessing climate implications (Accela Research)
February 6, 2024, 9-10am GMT, 8-9pm AEST, 4-5am ET
Online
2024 is again shaping up to be a year of consolidations for oil and gas majors, following a wave of transactions in 2023. This brings new challenges to engaging with majors on decarbonization and assessing the merits of mergers and corporate deals.
Laetitia Pirson, Carbon Asset Risk Expert, Ceres, will join this webinar. Register today. |
Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit
February 11-13, 2024
The Westin Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
Hosted by Second Nature and Intentional Endowments Network, the Summit is a premier annual gathering of higher education leaders committed to addressing inequity and the climate crisis.
Kirsten Spalding, Vice President, Investor Network, Ceres joins this event as a speaker. Register today to join in-person or virtually attend. |
GreenBiz 24
February 12-14, 2024
JW Marriott, Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ
Ceres is proud once again to be a GreenBiz 24 Community Partner. Connect with a vibrant community of peers and trailblazers at GreenBiz 24 (Feb 12-14, Phoenix, AZ)—a premier gathering of sustainable business leaders seeking hands-on, tangible solutions. Choose from more than 50 sessions to learn what’s next in decarbonization, supply chain, biodiversity and much more.
Steven Rothstein, Managing Director, and Randi Mail, Director of Campaigns, both with the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, will be co-leading 3 back-to-back roundtables on regulatory developments on climate disclosure regarding the SEC rule-making, CA law, and international standards on February 12 from 10:25 through 11:55am MT.
Steven Rothstein also joins the 1:30pm MT panel "Insurance in a Changing Climate" on February 13. Save 10% and register with code: GB24CERES. |
From Ripples to Waves: The Value of Corporate Water Stewardship (UN Global Compact Network USA at GreenBiz 24)
February 12, 2024, 3:45-5:30pm MT
Online
Be the first to access “From Ripples to Waves: The Value of Corporate Water Stewardship,” a white paper by UN Global Compact Network USA , with contributions from the CEO Water Mandate and Ceres. This report showcases innovative water stewardship strategies from PepsiCo, Microsoft, Gotham Greens, Cargill, S&P Global, and Xylem. The report will be the focus of an engaging panel that features experts from companies representing different industries and sizes. Following the launch of the report, attendees will engage in a peer learning opportunity, to discuss and strategize on how your company can engage in collective action to preserve and restore our most precious resource.
Katalyn Voss, Director, Water, Strategic Partnerships, Ceres, will join this panel. Register Your Interest. |
Globe Forum 2024
February 13-15, 2024
Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, BC
The GLOBE Forum 2024 program tracks represent society’s toughest challenges and greatest opportunities. These outcomes-focused action areas are intrinsically linked, and we must accelerate solutions that address them together. For the first time ever, GLOBE will present the Forum program tracks in collaboration with key partner and stakeholder organizations who are leading the way towards a resilient, regenerative, net-zero future.
Kirsten James, Senior Program Director, Water, Ceres, will join panel "Keeping Our Heads Above Water: Navigating Water Strategies for Your Organization" on February 14, 2:30-3:30pm PT. Register today. |
Responsible Investment Forum: New York (Private Equity International)
February 20-21, 2024
Convene, 117 West 46th Street, New York
The Responsible Investment Forum: New York returns on February 20-21, bringing together leading investors, fund managers and expert advisors to connect, learn and share best practice. Explore opportunities across North America, gain valuable insights into what US investors are looking for when allocating to private equity, and set the direction for your responsible investment strategies.
Peter Ellsworth, Ceres Senior Director, Investor Network, Private Equity and Paris Aligned Investing, will speak on 12pm ET panel "The big debate: how can PE deal with the ESG backlash in a proactive and positive way." Register today. |
The 2024 Wall Street Green Summit
March 12-13, 2024
Consulate General of Canada, New York
Launched in 2002 by Peter Fusaro, this conference covers cutting edge content and industry developments, featuring the leading practitioners in sustainability. More importantly, it is aimed at building a sustainable finance system for responsible investing and the changing role of business.
Steven Rothstein, Managing Director, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, will speak about the Freedom to Invest Program in Session Four on March 12 at 5:10pm. Register today. |
Responsible Business USA 2024 (Reuters Events)
March 26-27, 2024
New York, NY
Responsible Business USA 2024 brings together CEOs, senior sustainability, legal, communications and finance executives to share their actionable ideas and insights on how to collaborate, communicate, and comply to ensure your organization leads on sustainable action. The invigorated agenda will equip you with the tools to successfully integrate sustainability across core functions, master reporting efficiently and effectively, and engage with key stakeholders for maximum impact.
Mindy Lubber, Ceres CEO and President, joins keynote "Navigating the complexities of climate regulation", on March 26 at 12pm ET. Register today. |
Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit (Organizer)
May 2, 2024
Duke Energy Convention Center, Cincinnati, OH
The Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit is the largest sustainability conference, bringing together 600 passionate and visionary leaders to share inspiring, forward-thinking, and solution-oriented ideas that propel us toward a healthier, more resilient, sustainable, and equitable future. Join Fortune 500 powerhouses, innovative entrepreneurs, government officials, sustainability directors, academic, non-profit, and community leaders committed to solving some of the region’s toughest environmental problems while creating a positive economic impact.
Dan Saccardi, Program Director, Company Network, Ceres, will join this event. Register today. |
GreenFin 24 (GreenBiz)
June 17-19, 2024
Javits Center, New York, NY
Ceres is proud to be a 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.
Register before April 12 with the 40% discount code GF24CERES to save over $2,000 off the final rate All-Access Pass. Ceres experts will join the GreenFin line-up in New York.
Ceres experts will join the GreenFin line-up in New York. |
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