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 June 14! Register today for the standard 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 on June 17, 9am-12pm ET, focused on critical sustainable finance and investment best practices to level up organizations' strategy. This tutorial is led by Climate and Energy, Corporate Climate Action, Senior Director, Laura Draucker, Ph.D., and Manager, Tyler McCullough, as well as Jake Rascoff, Director, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, and Annalisa Tarizzo, Manager, Investor Network.
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"Powering Through the Pushback: Freedom to Invest" session led by Andrew Collier, Director, Freedom to Invest, on June 18, 9-10am ET.
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"ESG in Congress. What Could 2025 Look Like?" roundtable led by Andrew Collier, Director, Freedom to Invest, on June 18, 12-1:30pm ET.
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"Navigating California's Climate Rules" roundtable led by Steven Rothstein, Managing Director, and Jake Rascoff, Director, both of Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets on June 18, 12-1:30pm ET.
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"Financing a Just and Equitable Net Zero Transition" session led by Richa Agarwal, Manager, Company Network, Financial Services, on June 18, 4:30-5:30pm ET.
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Steven Rothstein joins tutorial "The State of ESG Reporting for Financial Institutions" on June 17, 9am-12pm ET.
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Dan Saccardi, Program Director, Ceres Company Network, joins panel "Accessing Inflation Reduction Act Funds" on June 17, 4-5pm ET.
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Michelle Katz, Ceres Director, Water, Valuing Water Finance Initiative, joins panel "Growing Opportunities to Invest in Water Stewardship" on June 17, 4-5pm ET.
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Mindy Lubber, Ceres CEO and President, joins keynote "A New Era of Corporate Climate Disclosure" on June 18, time tbd.
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Steven Rothstein also joins breakout session "Insurance in a Changing Climate" on June 18, 3-4pm ET and session "Achieving ESG Assurance" 4:30-5:30pm ET.
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, New York, NY
Ceres returns to Climate Week with a bold vision and an expanded program to inspire investors and companies to drive innovative solutions and accelerate action.
The centerpiece of Ceres at Climate Week NYC 2024 is a two-day residency at the Nest Climate Campus, with topics covering the latest trends in sustainable business leadership, protecting the freedom to invest responsibly, the evolving climate disclosure landscape, best practices for transition planning in high-emitting sectors, Paris-aligned responsible policy engagement, investor expectations for water and nature stewardship, and much more. Participants will explore the business challenges and opportunities in the accelerated transition to a cleaner, more just, and sustainable economy.
Stay tuned for Ceres at Climate Week NYC 2024 programming announcement and registration launch next week. Contact Brianna Kolder if you're interested in sponsorship opportunities for Ceres at Climate Week. |
Ceres 35th Anniversary Gala
October 23, 2024
Pier Sixty, New York, NY
Celebrate 35 years of impact with us! Ceres will mark a milestone anniversary year with an evening of celebration. Guests will overlook the Hudson River at one of New York City’s premier waterfront event spaces, while mingling with influential investors, philanthropists, sustainability thought leaders, corporate and capital market leaders. Join us for an extraordinary evening that will serve to inspire sustainability leadership and action toward a more just and sustainable world.
Reserve your seat today or contact Sondra Traister if you're interested in sponsorship opportunities for the Gala. |
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. |
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. |
ESG, Insurance & the Law (University of Connecticut School of Law)
May 31, 2024, 9am-4:40pm ET
School of Law, 55 Elizabeth Street, William F. Starr Hall, Reading Room, Hartford, CT
The Insurance Law Center will be hosting a symposium on the topic of ESG, Insurance & the Law at the UConn Law campus in Hartford on Friday, May 31, 2024. The symposium is free and open to the public. Attendees will include academics, regulators, and in-house insurance lawyers. Steven Rothstein, Managing Director, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, will speak on Panel 3: "Consumer Perspectives" at 1:20-2:50pm ET. Register today. |
Accelerating Sustainable Finance: Ceres' Insights to Managing Climate Risks in Banking and Insurance (Security and Sustainability Forum)
June 20, 2024, 1:15pm ET
Online
Effectively managing climate risks like rising sea levels, devastating wildfires, another extreme weather events is crucial for the resilience of financial institutions and essential for the security and prosperity of our economies, communities, and livelihoods. Join SSF on June 20 to explore how Ceres is helping the financial sector navigate climate risks, accelerate sustainable finance, and safeguard the future. Register today. |
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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