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. |
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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"From Disclosure to Action: Implementing a Leading Climate Transition Plan" 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 led by Richa Agarwal, Manager, Ceres Company Network, Financial Services, 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 on "A New Era of Corporate Climate Disclosure" on June 18; Michelle Katz, Ceres Director, Water, Valuing Water Finance Initiative, 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. |
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UPCOMING CERES EVENTS & WEBINARS | |
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. |
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.
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(Webinar) Meeting Investor Expectations: Introducing the Nature Action 100 Company Benchmark, May 2, 2024
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Northeastern University D’amore McKim School of Business Undergraduate Ceremony Class of 2024 keynote speaker, Mindy Lubber, May 2, 2024
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(Webinar) A New Era of Federal Procurement: Managing Climate Risks and Promoting Sustainable Supply Chains, April 29, 2024
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(In-Person) Ecosperity Week 2024, April 15-17, 2024
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(Webinar) The New Era of Transparency: A Briefing on the SEC’s Climate Disclosure Rule, April 8, 2024
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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 ET 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 ET 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
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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.
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 "Driving Sustainability Across the Supply Chain: Strategies for SMEs and Large Companies," on June 25 at 3:55pm ET.
Cynthia McHale, Senior Director, Investor Network, Shareholder Engagement, Ceres, will moderate June 26, 9:05am ET plenary "Investment Community's Perspective on Financing Net Zero." Register and get 15% off your registration with code CERES. |
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