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. |
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. |
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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. |
Turning Targets into Action: How Food Companies Are Tackling Their Emissions
March 7, 2024, 11am ET
Online
With the food sector responsible for one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions, companies must act quickly to transition their businesses toward a zero emissions economy. More food companies are disclosing their emissions, setting emissions targets, and considering how they will reach those targets by developing climate transition plans. Join Ceres experts and representatives of Food Emissions 50 companies to hear about the actions being taken in the food sector to reduce emissions across business operations and in the supply chain. |
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 webinar is 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. |
Event Series—Empowering The Green Tech Revolution: From Design to Deployment (IEEE Technology Center for Climate (ITCC) and Reuters)
February 28, 2024, 9am ET
Online
The Tools and Methodologies for Climate-Related Assessment and Reporting webinar is organized as part of webinar series: Empowering The Green Tech Revolution: From Design to Deployment. Co-organized by the IEEE Technology Center for Climate (ITCC) and Reuters, the event will explore the tools and measures needed to effectively report on the impact of technology on climate.
Laura Draucker Ph.D., Director, Climate and Energy, Corporate Climate Action, Ceres, joins this webinar. Register today. |
Promoting Sustainability, Equity, and the Freedom to Invest in Today’s Environment (Finpublica)
March 1, 2024, 11am ET
Online
Last year saw a sharp rise in “anti-ESG” efforts to restrict the ability of investors to consider environmental, social, and governance factors—through legislative proposals, regulatory investigations, litigation, and other tactics. And, in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down university affirmative action policies, we have also seen new attacks on corporate and investor initiatives focused on addressing diversity and economic justice issues.
Steven Rothstein, Managing Director, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, will join this webinar. Register today. |
State of Play: Clean Energy’s Investment Boom (Axios, Ceres, Climate Power, Elemental Excelerator)
March 6, 2024, 9-10:30am ET
The Showroom, 1099 14th St NW, Washington, D.C.
The incentives and funding set forth in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) have spurred massive private sector investment in clean energy manufacturing and production. Join Axios, Ceres and partners in Washington, D.C. on March 6, 9-10:30am ET, where policy and business leaders will explore the real impact the IRA has on clean energy industry growth and how it will influence future investment. Register today. |
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CLIMATE / SUSTAINABILITY (SXSW 2024)
March 8-16, 2024
Austin, TX
Private and public partnerships are critical to incentivize climate action. And a fossil-fuel phase-out needs to be our North Star. So, what will it take to move our planet away from a reliance on dirty energy? Ceres joins the Climate Stage at SXSW to highlight the ways we are catalyzing businesses and governments to support a fossil fuel phase-out and embrace clean energy solutions.
Mindy Lubber, Ceres CEO and President, speaks on session "Public & Private: Phasing out Fossil Fuels Together", on March 15 at 11am CT. Register today. |
The 2024 Wall Street Green Summit
March 12-13, 2024
Consulate General of Canada, New York, NY
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 ET. Register today. |
Regenerative Agriculture & Food Systems Summit USA 2024
March 12-14, 2024
Chicago, IL
With only 9 harvests left until 2030, the moment to act is now, transforming agricultural systems to deliver positive change is crucial. A complete remodeling of the structure of our current global agricultural model is necessary to ensure the population remains fed and to safeguard economic prosperity. This transformation is only feasible through the combined participation of all stakeholders. Bringing together key players from across the entire food system supply chain, the Regenerative Agriculture and Food Systems Summit USA returns with one unified mission—to accelerate the transition to regenerative agriculture to build a more abundant and resilient food system for generations to
come!
Nako Kobayashi, Manager, Food and Forests, Food Emissions 50, will moderate panel "Deep Dive: GHG Protocol & FLAG Guidance" on March 14, 11:45am CT. Register today. |
North American Carbon World (NACW) 2024
March 19-21, 2024
San Francisco, CA
For 21 years, NACW has been North America’s premier event to learn, collaborate, and network on carbon markets and climate policy. NACW 2024 will present the content, community and connections it has been known for, but it will do so in a new environment that represents the evolution of the conference and our space. Attendees will see changes to the program, onsite experience and networking. It’s unquestionable that our carbon and climate policy community has been growing by leaps and bounds, and we welcome old friends and new to join us for this unrivaled and invaluable event for advancing climate solutions.
Register today.
Steven Rothstein, Managing Director, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, will join session "Full Steam Ahead: California Legislative Action", on March 20 at 3pm PT. |
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
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. |
Sustainability Data America 2024 (Environmental Finance)
May 13, 2024
360 Madison Ave., New York, NY
This one-day event returns as a central source of discussion and learning for the rapidly evolving sustainability data industry. Gain solutions-focused, practical insights on the fast-changing world of sustainability data, enabling you to come away with a practical toolbox of strategies gained through direct interaction with policymakers, investors, issuers, and data providers. Register with code CERES30 for 30% off and lock in an additional 20% early bird discount if you register before March 29.
Steven Rothstein, Managing Director, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, will speak on the 9:40am ET panel discussing the current regulatory and political landscape in the run-up to the U.S. elections, and how this impacts sustainability data. |
Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2024
May 20-23, 2024
Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
Ceres is proud to partner again with ACT Expo 2024. For more than a decade, ACT Expo has been uniting the transportation sector in its effort to reduce emissions from goods movement, the service industry, and passenger transportation, while also driving economic sustainability. This annual event provides fleet operators a unique opportunity to network with the organizations that are helping transform the commercial transportation sector. Register today with discount code 24CER75 to get $75 off registration. |
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. |
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. Register today.
Cynthia McHale, Senior Director, Investor Network, Shareholder Engagement, Ceres, will moderate June 25, 9:05am ET session 6: Plenary: The Investment Community’s Perspective, 'Climate Investment Strategies: The Best of Times, The Worst of Times'.
Dan Saccardi, Ceres Company Network Program Director, and LJ DeLuca, Senior Manager, Company Network, Ceres Roadmap 2030, Insurance, Professional Services, will join this event. |
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