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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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Ceres at Climate Week NYC 2024
September 25-26, 2024
The Nest Climate Campus in the Javits Center, New York, NY
Next week, 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. |
2024 Transatlantic Cleantech Summit (EIT InnoEnergy)
September 18, 2024
The Engine, 750 Main Street Cambridge, MA
The Transatlantic Cleantech Summit by EIT InnoEnergy, in partnership with Ceres and other Boston-area organizations, will convene 200+ industry leaders, climate tech investors, innovators, and policymakers from both sides of the Atlantic to explore success stories and roadblocks in scaling cleantech. The one-day event aims to foster collaboration between the US and EU to chart a path forward for bridging the gap between innovation, climate capital, and industrial policy. 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. |
2024 Environmental Economics and Policy Conference: Future Environmental Markets (Federal Reserve Bank of New York)
September 20, 2024, 9am-5pm ET
The Forum at Columbia University Auditorium, 605 West 125th Street, New York, NY
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York, in partnership with the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University, will host the third annual Environmental Economics and Policy Conference. This year’s conference is supported by the university’s Institute for Social and Economic Research and Policy in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. The in-person event, to be held at Columbia University, will be of interest to academics, economists, financial services professionals, and leaders of community organizations, government agencies, and policy advocacy organizations.
Steven Rothstein, Managing Director for the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, will speak at this event about insurance and climate risk. Register today before the event is full. |
A Ministry for the Future Update (Ethic, Green Central Banking, Climate & Capital Media, Beyond Bretton Woods) during Climate Week NYC
September 23, 2024 | 7:45-10am ET
Ethic, 99 Hudson St 17th floor, New York, NY
Central banks have long been admired and feared for the financial firepower they exert on global financial markets and society. So why then does Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell argue that central banks have no business making climate-change policy? Ethic invites you to a panel discussion on central banks and climate change moderated by Frank Gansbeke of Middlebury College's Beyond Bretton Woods program.
Steven Rothstein, Managing Director for the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, joins panel "Planetary Emergency and the Opportunity for an Innovative Monetary Policy Toolkit." Register today. |
SDG Summit USA 2024 (UN Global Compact Network USA) during Climate Week NYC
September 23, 2024 | 12-7pm ET
UN General Assembly, New York, NY
Over 200 senior leaders from participating companies of the UN Global Compact, local government, civil society, and the UN will come together at UN Global Compact Network USA's annual flagship event. Hosted during the UN General Assembly, this event advocates for practical business action and partnerships that align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the American private sector.
Mindy Lubber, CEO and President, Ceres, will speak as the Opening Keynote at 1:15pm ET. Learn more. |
The Nature Hub (Nature4Climate) during Climate Week NYC
September 23-24, 2024
Convene, 101 Park Avenue, New York, NY
The Nature4Climate coalition is returning to Climate Week New York City. Join N4C, our NGO partners, and private sector sponsors for two days of discussions and networking focused on how to build a nature-positive economy at The Nature Hub.
Meryl Richards, Program Director, Food and Forests, Ceres, joins September 23 session "From Ambition to Practical Action: Deforestation-Free Finance for Achieving Climate and Nature Goals" at 3pm ET. 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. |
Food Day at Climate Week (Tilt Collective)
September 24, 2024
Pier Sixty, New York, NY
Hosted in partnership with the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), Bezos Earth Fund, the World Health Organization (WHO) and Farmed Animal Funders, Food Day will bring together leaders from the climate, nature, health, and animal advocacy communities to advance plant-rich foods.
With a focus this year on livestock transition, this interactive day of panels, roundtables and deep-dive sessions will be dedicated to building a shared understanding and vision of the solutions for a more sustainable and healthy food system.
Meryl Richards, Program Director, Food and Forests, Ceres, joins 11am ET session "How do we mainstream our finance systems to support food system transformation?" Register today. |
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. |
Call for Policy Action: Building Investor Momentum for a Whole-of-Government Approach to Climate Change (PRI)
October 1, 2024, 9am and 5pm CEST
Online
The 2024 Global Investor Statement to Governments on the Climate Crisis is the most comprehensive statement to date. It calls on governments to raise their climate ambition in line with the goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C. To achieve these agreed climate goals, the 2024 Global Investor Statement calls for a whole-of-government approach across five critical policy groupings, which will be showcased in this webinar.
Benjamin Tabor, Director, Investor Network, Policy, Ceres, will join the 5pm CEST webinar time. Register today. |
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. |
Florida Climate Week (VoLo Foundation)
October 7-13, 2024
Online
FCW is a week-long event series dedicated to taking action on climate, addressing its impacts, and exploring solutions in Florida. Our mission is to bring together a diverse group of leaders, experts, and advocates to raise awareness, share knowledge, and drive action toward a more sustainable future for Florida.
Steven Rothstein, Managing Director for the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, joins this event as a speaker. Register today. |
2024 Protein PACT Summit (Meat Institute)
October 9-11, 2024
JW Marriott, Austin, TX
The Protein PACT Summit, the premier event for meat industry leaders, returns for its fourth year. This is not just a gathering, but a powerful platform where you can elevate your knowledge, network with peers, and most importantly, transform your goals into actionable strategies that can drive your business forward.
Carolyn Ching, Director, Food and Forests, Research, Ceres, leads October 10 panel "The Business Case for Continuous Improvement: Finance, Investors, and Sustaining Corporate Responsibility" at 4pm CT. Register today. |
Climate Beacon Conference 2024
October 16-18, 2024
Boston, MA
Climate Beacon, the region’s premier global climate change gathering, is back from October 16-18 at the UMass Club and the Boston Society of Architects. This is where corporate, municipal, institutional, and community leaders all come together with experts and practitioners to share information, get down to brass tacks, and chart paths to more sustainable, livable futures. Climate Beacon is for the can-doers, the leaders and decision makers who don’t just like the idea of fighting climate change, but are ready to take action, put their money where their mouth is, and defy logic to get things done.
Steven Rothstein, Managing Director for the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, joins October 17 session 3A "Opportunity cost > Cost" at 1:30pm ET. Register today. |
2024 Making Energy Work Conference (NC Sustainable Energy Association)
October 23-24, 2024
Hilton Raleigh North Hills, Raleigh, NC
Ceres is proud to be a partner with the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA) for their 2024 Making Energy Work (MEW) Conference in Raleigh, NC. This year's Making Energy Work conference will cover the latest policy and regulatory happenings at the state of North Carolina and at the federal level to outline the potential pathways towards decarbonization of our electricity, transportation, and building sectors. The two-and-a-half-day conference will feature well-known keynote speakers, engaging breakout sessions, and numerous opportunities to network with colleagues, partners, customers, policymakers, and industry leading influencers. Use code MEW2024-Oct for 10% registration. |
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 October 24 Bloom 24 roundtable discussion "Identifying Key Areas for Accelerated Corporate Action on Biodiversity" at 2:35pm COT. She also joins October 25 panel "Reversing the Flow of Private Sector Finance to Nature Loss" at 4:30pm COT. 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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