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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. |
Ceres at Climate Week NYC 2024
September 25-26, 2024
The Nest Climate Campus at the Javits Center, NYC
Ceres returns to Climate Week this fall with an expanded program and a bold vision to inspire investors and companies to deliver on their ambitious climate goals and support climate-smart policies and regulations. The centerpiece of Ceres at Climate Week NYC 2024 will be a two-day residency at The Nest Climate Campus on Wednesday, September 25 and Thursday, September 26. The residency will feature a mainstage program, and more than a dozen panels, roundtables, and breakout sessions. The Nest Climate Campus provides a central community during Climate Week at the Javits Center, a beacon for green buildings in New York City.
Stay tuned for Ceres at Climate Week NYC 2024 programming announcement and registration launch in late May. |
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. Rates go up May 17!
Register today for the advanced rate with code GFC20 for an additional 20% discount.
The Ceres at GreenFin 24 program includes:
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"The State of Transition Plans" half-day tutorial led by Laura Draucker, Ph.D., Senior Director, Climate and Energy, Corporate Climate Action, Ceres, focused on critical sustainable finance and investment best practices to level up organizations' strategy.
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"Powering Through the Pushback: Freedom to Invest" session led by Andrew Collier, Director, Freedom to Invest, Ceres.
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"Financing a Just and Equitable Net Zero Transition" session 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; Kirsten James, Ceres Senior Program Director, Water, will join panel "Growing Opportunities to Invest in Water Stewardship;" and Dan Saccardi, Program Director, Ceres Company Network, will join panel "Accessing Inflation Reduction Act Funds." More Ceres experts to join the GreenFin 24 agenda soon. |
UPCOMING CERES EVENTS & WEBINARS | |
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. |
Climate Stocktake (FountainHead RI)
April 24, 2024, 4:30-9:15pm ET
WaterFire Arts Center, Providence, RI
The FountainHead RI Climate Stocktake Event stands as a pivotal moment for energy transition leaders, offering a platform to delve into Rhode Island's pioneering strategies in climate action and sustainability. Tailored for professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors driving climate innovation, the event is a prime opportunity to network, gain insights, and actively engage in Rhode Island's burgeoning role in global climate initiatives.
Steven Rothstein, Managing Director, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, joins panel "Exploring the Global Energy Transition and Venture Capital Landscape Post COP28," at 5:30pm ET. Register today. |
Fifth Annual Volatility and Risk Institute (NYU Stern Volatility and Risk Institute)
April 26, 2024, 8:15am-5:30pm ET
NYU Kaufman Management Center, New York, NY, and Online
The Volatility and Risk Institute will host its annual conference in-person with a Zoom simulcast on Friday, April 26, 2024. The topic is "Insurance and Rising Climate-Related Risks." The conference is free and open to the public.
Steven Rothstein, Managing Director, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, joins 8:30am panel "Ceres Report: Climate Risk Management in the U.S. Insurance Sector." Register today. |
A New Era of Federal Procurement: Managing Climate Risks and Promoting Sustainable Supply Chains (Security and Sustainability Forum)
April 29, 2024, 3:30-4:30pm ET
Online
As the world’s largest buyer of products and services, with roughly $690 billion in products and services purchased each year, the U.S. government has enormous climate-related risks and opportunities in its supply chains. If supply chain disruptions caused by extreme weather and other climate risks are not managed effectively, taxpayers and program delivery—including programs designed to protect our national security—will suffer. On the other hand, if the government collaborates with suppliers around emissions reductions and resilience-building, it can strengthen national security while boosting the economy and protecting the environment.
Two proposed Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules, expected to be finalized in 2024, will take giant steps toward making federal supply chains less vulnerable to climate-related risks and more effective in delivering on national security and federal program priorities.
Join Ceres and the Security and Sustainability Forum for a comprehensive overview of the proposed rules, including their scope, compliance requirements, and broader relevance to meeting climate goals, saving taxpayers money, and promoting national security.
Steven Rothstein, Managing Director, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, will moderate this webinar. 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 (Environmental Finance)
May 13, 2024
Etc Venues, 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.
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. Register with code CERES30 for 30% off and lock in an additional 20% early bird discount if you register before March 29. |
Natural Capital Investment Americas 2024 (Environmental Finance)
May 16, 2024
Etc Venues, 360 Madison Ave., New York, NY
Nature and biodiversity are finally being given their rightful place as an integral part of sustainable finance—and hopefully of finance more broadly. Join Environmental Finance to discuss the key issues involved with natural capital investment approaches, regulation and policy, data gaps and more.
Allan Pearce, Director, Food and Forests, Engagement Strategies, will moderate the 4:20pm panel, Highlights of Nature Action 100 engagements and company benchmark preview. Register today. |
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. Register today. |
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.
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." Register and get 10% off with code CERES10. |
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.
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 host a roundtable discussion on June 25. Register and get 15% off your registration with code CERES. |
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