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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. |
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UPCOMING CERES EVENTS & WEBINARS | |
Ceres at Climate Week NYC 2024
September 25-26, 2024
The Nest Climate Campus in 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.
Ceres will host a two-day event at the Nest Climate Campus featuring a mainstage program and more than a dozen panels, roundtables, and breakout sessions. Due to overwhelming interest, registration for in-person attendance for our program at the Nest is full and now closed. If you are a Ceres Investor, Company, or Policy Network member, please reach out to your relationship manager directly to be added to a members-only waitlist for in-person attendance. You can also register for on-demand access to the Ceres mainstage program video recording.
Ceres is also hosting events outside the Nest Climate Campus. For a full list of our events and for information for on-demand access to the mainstage program, visit ceres.org/climateweek.
Contact Brianna Kolder if you're interested in sponsorship opportunities for Ceres at Climate Week. |
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Ceres 35th Anniversary Gala
October 23, 2024
Pier Sixty, New York, NY
We are thrilled to welcome Gina McCarthy, the first White House National Climate Advisor, and former U.S. EPA Administrator, as a keynote speaker for the Ceres 35th Anniversary Gala. She joins Javier Quiñones of IKEA U.S, Ian Simm of Impax Asset Management, alongside our bold leader, Mindy Lubber, and our emcee, Keesa Schreane.
Celebrate 35 years of impact with us, and enjoy views of the Hudson River at Pier Sixty, one of New York City’s premier waterfront venues. Network with influential investors, philanthropists, sustainability thought leaders, corporate and capital market leaders during an extraordinary evening that will inspire sustainability leadership toward a more just and sustainable world.
Reserve your seat today or contact Brianna Kolder if you're interested in sponsorship opportunities for the Gala. |
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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. |
World Water Week 2024 (SIWI)
August 25-29, 2024
Stockholm, Sweden and Online
World Water Week 2024 is centered on water cooperation, for peace and security in its broadest sense. The theme, Bridging Borders: Water for a Peaceful and Sustainable Future, asks us to recognize the regional and global interconnectivity of communities and nations, and underscores the collaborative effort needed to achieve a peaceful and sustainable future.
Kirsten James, Senior Program Director, Water, Ceres, joins the panel "Net Positive Water Impact: Bridging boundaries in corporate water stewardship" on August 29 at 2pm CEST. Register today. |
Sustainable Debt Americas 2024 (Environmental Finance)
September 19, 2024
New York, NY
The Sustainable Debt Global Series continues to provide in-depth analysis of major market developments for green, social, and sustainability-linked bonds and is expanding coverage to include sustainable loans as well. Join us to discuss the current and upcoming ESG trends in fixed income, addressing key issues and exploring strategies to grow the market for green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked bonds and loans in the region.
Pamela Synder, Director, Accelerator, Financial Institutions Engagement, Ceres, joins 2:30pm ET panel "How to support credible growth for sustainability-linked instruments." Register today. |
Sustainable Investment Forum North America (Climate Action) during Climate Week NYC
September 24, 2024
Ziegfeld Ballroom, New York, NY
Recognized for uniting asset owners with over USD $3 trillion in assets under management, the Sustainable Investment Forum North America in official partnership with UNEP FI, sets the stage for the finance community during Climate Week NYC for its 9th annual edition. The Forum serves as a collaborative platform for participants to engage, share, and develop sustainable investment strategies on both regional and global levels, driving the momentum towards a just, sustainable, and nature-positive global economy.
Kirsten Spalding, Vice President, Investor Network joins 9:10am ET opening panel "What do leading investors in North America need from policymakers on net zero?" Steven Rothstein, Managing Director for the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, joins 3:20pm ET panel 5 "Double materiality: The guiding principle for sustainability reporting?"
Register for 25% off with code CERES25. Or if you are an Institutional Investor or are eligible for a Climate Leader Pass, apply for a complimentary pass. Contact Marketing and Partnerships Manager Rachel Cooper directly if you have any questions. |
World Biodiversity Summit - New York (World Climate Foundation) alongside 79th UNGA & Climate Week NYC
September 26, 2024
SECOND, New York, NY and Online
The World Biodiversity Summit 2024 in New York aims to bridge the conversations surrounding climate and biodiversity and facilitate the solutions, investments, innovations and partnerships to tackle both crises paving the way to a new green economy.
Kirsten James, Senior Program Director, Water, Ceres, joins 11:15am ET panel "Greening Supply Chains: Implementing Nature-Positive Practices from the Top Down." Request an in-person invitation or register to attend digitally. |
Sustainability USA 2024 (Reuters Events)
October 7-8, 2024
New York, NY
Sustainability USA 2024 will unite 650+ leaders from across government, corporate and finance to outline how they’re meeting the incoming regulations and driving real action on climate.
Steven Rothstein, Managing Director for the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, leads October 7 panel "The road to regulatory compliance: Ensuring the business meets incoming requirements" at 2:10-2:50pm ET. Steven also will lead an October 7 workshop session "What the SEC climate regulation means for investors" at 3:10-4:25pm ET. Register today. |
Bloom 24 (Trellis, formerly GreenBiz) alongside COP16
October 24-25, 2024
Hotel InterContinental Cali - Cali, Colombia
Hosted alongside COP16 in Cali, Colombia, Bloom 24 will bring together a vibrant community of thought leaders and practitioners working to implement ambitious nature strategies. Each day of interactive problem-solving, learning and networking will convene a group of 500 invitation-only participants to explore how companies can halt and reverse nature loss within their operations and supply chains.
Meryl Richards, Program Director, Food and Forests, Ceres, joins Bloom 24 roundtable discussion "Identifying Key Areas for Accelerated Corporate Action on Biodiversity" at 2:35pm COT on October 24 in Cali, Colombia. Use Ceres unique promo code B24C and request an invitation today. |
World Biodiversity Summit (World Climate Foundation) alongside UNCBD COP16
October 26, 2024
MUSEO - Museo La Tertulia, Cali, Colombia
Returning later alongside COP16 in Cali, World Biodiversity Summit stands out in the 2024 Roadmap as the main annual biodiversity summit in the world. Building on the success of the last years, World Biodiversity Summit promotes collaboration between the public and private sectors to explore and realize a myriad of opportunities presented by the net-zero, nature-positive transition.
Meryl Richards, Program Director, Food and Forests, Ceres, joins 4:45pm COT session "Making Peace with Nature: Integrating Finance into the Equation." Register today. |
VERGE 24 (Trellis, formerly GreenBiz)
Ocotber 29-31, 2024
San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, CA
VERGE 24 is for professionals catalyzing transformative, profitable change through deploying climate tech at scale. Join more than 6,000 leaders from across the climate tech ecosystem to accelerate the speed and scale of your impact.
Steven Rothstein, Managing Director for the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, leads an October 30 session "Preparing for California’s Emission Disclosure Regulations" at 3:15pm PT. Steven is also speaking on October 31 session "Tackling Methane Emissions" at 9:30am PT. Register today. |
Greenbuild 2024
November 12-15, 2024
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
Join us for an unforgettable experience dedicated to scaling up sustainability in the built environment. This year's theme, "Built to Scale," underscores our collective dedication to transforming markets worldwide with proven green building solutions. Get ready for four days packed with innovative ideas, impactful strategies, and meaningful connections.
Steven Rothstein, Managing Director for the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, joins November 15 panel "Disclosure deep dive: Will climate reporting impact corporate buildings decarbonization?" at 10:15am ET. Register today. |
The Scope 3 Innovation Forum USA (Innovation Forum)
December 3-4, 2024
Washington, DC
This two-day climate conference will focus entirely on the practical action business can take to tackle Scope 3 emissions. The event will highlight leading company practices and assess how business transformation, supply chain innovation and low-carbon solutions can deliver net zero. The focus throughout will remain on the practical steps business can take to engage key actors, decarbonize supply chains and achieve net zero.
Jake Rascoff, Director, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, will join this event. Details to come. Register today and get 10% off with discount code CERES10. |
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