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. |
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UPCOMING CERES EVENTS & WEBINARS | |
The New Era of Transparency: A Briefing on the SEC’s Climate Disclosure Rule
April 8, 2024, 12pm ET
Online
What should companies and investors know about the new SEC climate disclosure requirements? Ceres has championed the push for climate disclosure regulations for over twenty years. Join us with SEC Division of Corporation Finance Director Erik Gerding, SEC Chief Accountant Paul Munter, and a panel of investors and companies to discuss the new rule's requirements, changes from the proposed to final framework, perspectives on implementation and practical use of the resulting data, and critical questions and concerns about market impact. |
Meeting Investor Expectations: Introducing the Nature Action 100 Company Benchmark
May 2, 2024, 10am ET
Online
Nature Action 100 is a global investor engagement initiative focused on driving greater corporate ambition and action to reduce nature and biodiversity loss. More than 200 institutional investors are participating in the initiative and engaging 100 focus companies in key sectors to take timely and necessary action to protect and restore nature and ecosystems. Explore how corporate progress will be assessed toward the Nature Action 100 Investor Expectations of Companies based on the newly released indicators of the initiative's forthcoming company benchmark. |
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. |
Building Climate Ready Boards Through Sustainability Expertise (Michigan Ross & Ceres)
March 27, 2024
Online
Michigan Ross—in collaboration with Ceres—will convene a panel of participants from the inaugural cohort of the Building Board Expertise on Sustainability program and corporate responsibility and executive education experts to outline the latest challenges and opportunities faced in today’s ever-changing board rooms, including the evolving role of director fiduciary duty, the expanding range of corporate stakeholders, and the importance of boardroom diversity, and the important role of disclosure, as highlighted by the recent announcement of the SEC Climate Disclosure Rule. The panel of past course participants, Ross Faculty, and Ceres experts will discuss how board
sustainability education has prepared them to meet the array of challenges and opportunities they encounter. Register today. |
Innovation Unleashed: A Spotlight on Cutting-Edge Charging Technologies for EVs (Reuters Events)
April 11, 2024
Online
As the world accelerates towards a sustainable and electrified future, the need for a robust charging network is more critical than ever. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving transportation landscape, this Reuters Events webinar is your passport to understanding the pivotal role of charging infrastructure in reshaping the automotive landscape. Join industry experts and thought leaders as we explore the latest charging innovations, challenges, and policy landscapes driving the global electrification wave. Register today.
Steven Clarke, Program Director, Climate and Energy, Ceres, will moderate this webinar. |
BNEF Summit (Bloomberg NEF)
April 16-17, 2024
InterContinental New York Barclay, New York, NY
The BNEF Summit provides the ideas, insights and connections to formulate successful strategies, capitalize on technological change and shape a cleaner, more competitive future. Register today.
Steven Rothstein, Managing Director, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, will speak on session "Challenges and Opportunities in Sustainable Finance Under a Polarized Landscape," on April 16, 4:55pm ET. |
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 (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 panel discussing the current regulatory and political landscape in the run-up to the U.S. elections, and how this impacts sustainability data. |
Accountants' Liability 2024 (ALI-CLE)
May 16-17, 2024
The Westin Washington DC, Downtown, Washington, DC, and Online
Updated each year and featuring private sector as well as government speakers, this conference provides the latest insights on the changing laws, principles, and attitudes shaping the field of accountants’ liability. Attendees range from noted practitioners, general counsel, accounting firms, and regulators, to the SEC and PCAOB—including a keynote address from SEC Chief Accountant Paul Munter.
Thomas Riesenberg, Senior Advisor, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, will speak on panel "The Role Auditors Play in Providing Assurance on ESG Issues," on May 16, 1:45pm ET. |
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. |
The Future of Food and Beverage USA (Innovation Forum)
May 29-30, 2024
Minneapolis, MN
CERES is proud to be partnered with Innovation Forum’s Future of Food and Beverage USA conference this year. The conference returns in-person this year in Minneapolis with 300+ attendees, 30+ practical sessions and 60+ speakers and will highlight the practical steps key actors can take to build more sustainable, resilient and regenerative food systems. It will bring together leading brands and stakeholders to establish the main areas of opportunity and innovation within the food and beverage industry.
Register and get 10% off with code CERES10.
Carolyn Ching, Director of Nature, Food and Forests, Ceres, will speak on May 30, 11am CT session "Insetting 101: A practical guide to measure, verify and account for impact." |
Ceres at GreenFin 24 (GreenBiz)
June 17-19, 2024
Javits Center, New York, NY
Ceres is proud to be an elevated 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.
Get a 20% discount with code GFC20 and register before April 12 to get the best rate.
The Ceres at GreenFin 24 program includes a Ceres-led tutorial "The State of Transition Plans," a half-day deep-dive focused on critical sustainable finance and investment best practices to level up organizations' strategy. Andrew Collier, Director, Freedom to Invest, leads session "Powering Through the Pushback: Freedom to Invest." Ceres experts will also lead session "Just Transition," addressing the importance and challenges of transition financing.
As part of the overall GreenFin program, Mindy Lubber, Ceres CEO and President, will join as a keynote speaker, and Dan Saccardi, Program Director, Ceres Company Network, joins panel "Accessing Inflation Reduction Act Funds." More Ceres experts to join the GreenFin 24 agenda soon. |
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'." |
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