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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 [Image alt text: Milestones and Metrics: 2025 U.S. Insurance Climate Risk Reporting Progress and Challenges] < [link removed] > Milestones and Metrics: 2025 U.S. Insurance Climate Risk Reporting Progress and Challenges

September 15, 2025, 1pm ET

Online

Join us for a discussion on the current state of climate risk reporting in the U.S. insurance sector, featuring unique insights from both regulatory and industry leaders. This session will highlight key findings from Ceres’ 2025 Progress Report, benchmarking how insurers are advancing their climate-related financial disclosures and where critical gaps remain.

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[Image alt text: Ceres at Climate Week NYC] < [link removed] > Ceres at Climate Week NYC 2025

September 21-28, 2025

New York, NY

Ceres returns to Climate Week NYC in 2025 to spotlight the innovative investment and business solutions and public policies needed to build a cleaner, more resilient economy.

We will host a mainstage session at the Nest Climate Campus on Wednesday, September 24, followed by private roundtables and workshops with investors and executives driving climate risk management, innovation, and job growth.

We also have expert staff speaking at partner events around the city, and we'll be connecting with peers and industry experts to share insights and analysis, and collaborate toward high-impact solutions.

Explore Ceres at Climate Week NYC < [link removed] >

Ceres sessions at the Nest on September 24:
- (Mainstage) Championing the Clean Economy: Corporate Action and Protecting the Freedom to Invest, 9:30-10:20am
- CSO Convening, 10:30am-1pm
- Roundtable: Championing Businesses’ Freedom to Act on Climate Risk, 11am-12:30pm
- Investor Practitioner Workshop: Implementing Climate Action Plans, 1-5pm
- Mapping Risk, Mobilizing Capital: Climate Risk Transparency for the $4 Trillion Muni Market, 1:30-2:20pm
- Accelerating the EV Transition: Collaborative Discussions to Drive Progress, 2-5:30pm
- The Missing Link: Connecting Supply Chain Finance and Transition Planning Opportunities across Banks and Companies, 2:30-3:20pm
- From Risk to Resilience: Building Climate-Ready Insurance Portfolios, 3:30-4:20pm
- Innovative Load Growth Solutions to Meet Surging Power Demand, 4:30-5:20pm

Other events with Ceres during Climate Week:
- Toward Net Zero: Advancing Low Carbon Construction with Steel and Cement/Concrete(Ceres and Amazon), Sep 23, 8am-2pm
- The Evolving Dairy Playbook: Solutions for a Sustainable Future(Ceres, EDF, Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy), Sep 23, 10:15am-12pm
- Catalyst of Change: Momentum by Investors & Companies on Nature Action(Ceres and Nature Hub), Sep 23, 3-4pm
- The Role of Transition Capital in a Changing World Order Invite-Only(Ceres, Galvanize, Generate Capital, Generation IM, Urban Partners), Sep 23, 5:30-7:30pm
- Charging Ahead Together: Private-Sector Collaboration for Zero Emission Freight(Ceres, Amazon, Smart Freight Ctr, CALSTART), Sep 24, 9am-3pm
- Meeting the Moment: Collaborative Corporate Advocacy for Clean Energy & Transportation Policy(Ceres and MacArthur Foundation), Sep 24, 11:30am-1pm
- Grid Modernization Series Kickoff(Ceres), Sep 24, 2-4:30pm
- Climate Philanthropy in Action: Nature Based Solutions(Ceres, Climate Action, and CPCC), Sep 24, 3-5pm

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[Image alt text: Evening with Ceres 2025] < [link removed] > Evening with Ceres 2025

October 6, 2025, 6-9:30pm ET

JFK Presidential Library, Boston, MA

Join us this fall at the iconic JFK Presidential Library in Boston for Ceres' annual signature dinner, Evening with Ceres, featuring two keynote speakers: Yvonne Hao, Former Secretary of the Executive Office of Economic Development, who will showcase her visionary leadership in sustainable economic growth, and Katie Rae, CEO of Engine Ventures, who is driving transformative technology and climate solutions in Boston. We also welcome speaker Ed Farrington, President of North America at Impax Asset Management, who brings deep insight into investing in the transition to a more sustainable economy. And Ceres’ very own Anne Kelly, VP of Government Relations, joins as the evening's emcee. 🌱🌏 Don’t miss this inspiring night!

Join us at the JFK Library this October < [link removed] >

If you're interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities at Evening with Ceres, please contact Brianna Kolder < mailto:[email protected]?subject=Evening%2520with%2520Ceres%2520sponsorship%2520opportunities > .

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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 < [link removed] > to view at your leisure. Please reach out to [email protected] < mailto:[email protected]?subject=Upcoming%2520Events%2520questions%2520 > if you have any questions.
- (On-Demand) Global Sustainability Insurance Summit < [link removed] > , May 19-20, 2025
- (On-Demand) A New Era of Public Procurement Policy: Supplier Disclosures of Climate Information (SPLC and Ceres) < [link removed] > , June 11, 2025
- (On-Demand) Municipal Climate Risk Disclosure < [link removed] > , June 18, 2025
- (On-Demand) The Endangerment Finding: Defending a Cornerstone of Climate Policy < [link removed] > , August 12, 2025

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UPCOMING PARTNER EVENTS [Image alt text: World Water Week 2025] < [link removed] > World Water Week (SIWI)

August 24-28, 2025

Stockholm, Sweden

World Water Week celebrates its 35th edition this year. The event attracts thousands of participants from many professional backgrounds and every corner of the globe, creating an inclusive space for collaboration, collective action, and hope for one shared goal—finding better ways to manage water. Join World Water Week on-site in Stockholm or free online. < [link removed] >

Kirsten James, Senior Program Director, Water, Ceres, will join the panel “Global Commission on the Economics of Water – the rippling effect,” on August 27 at 2pm CEST. The session will reflect on feedback received, lessons learned, and action inspired by the commission's report, released October 2024

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[Image alt text: Texas Clean Energy Summit 2025] < [link removed] > Texas Clean Energy Summit 2025

August 26-28, 2025

Hyatt Regency Austin, Austin, TX

The Texas energy boom helped the Lone Star State officially surpass California in installed solar capacity, while storage deployment is rapidly gaining momentum. But the 89th Texas legislative session introduced a number of bills that could dramatically change the landscape for clean energy, energy storage, data center development, permitting, siting, interconnection, among other changes. Join us at Infocast’s Texas Clean Energy Summit to discuss the results of the 89th session and learn from policy makers, as well as the state’s most active developers, asset owners, QSEs, offtakers, financiers, investors, and other key players as they tackle the challenges and opportunities defining Texas’ clean energy future. Register today < [link removed] > and get 15% off with code 251221.

Steven Rothstein, Ceres' Chief Program Officer, will join August 26 session "Next Steps Needed to Advance DERs & VPPs in TX" at 4:45-5:30pm CT and August 27 session "Lender Perspectives on Financing New Clean Energy Projects,” at 1:30-2:15pm CT.

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[Image alt text: Inaugural Clean Energy Funders Forum (Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA))] < [link removed] > Inaugural Clean Energy Funders Forum (Smart Electric Power Alliance)

September 8, 2025, 1-4:30pm PT

Las Vegas, NV

Improved coordination among public, private, and philanthropic funders for greater efficiency and impact has always been a priority–and in today’s environment it is more critical than ever. Join SEPA for their inaugural half-day workshop where foundations, investors, government leaders, and clean energy innovators come together to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Register today. < [link removed] >

Dazzle Bhujwala, Senior Director, investor Network, Ceres, will join the opening panel “Clean Energy Funding in the Public, Private, and Philanthropic Sectors: Current State and Future Outlook” at 1pm ET.

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[Image alt text: Sustainable Debt Americas 2025 (Environmental Finance)] < [link removed] > Sustainable Debt Americas 2025 (Environmental Finance)

September 18, 2025

New York, NY

The original event for GSSS bond and loan issuers and investors returns to New York on 18 September 2025. EF is excited to bring together the sustainable bonds and loans community. Join the discussion along with hundreds of GSSS bond issuers and investors. Attend to discuss how GSSS bonds and loans can accelerate the shift to a net-zero global economy and how we can ensure credibility and integrity in the market and labelled transactions. Register today < [link removed] > .

Aneil Tripathy, Director, Company Network, Financial Services, Ceres, will moderate panel “How the sustainable debt market can support the energy transition,” at 11:30am ET.

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[Image alt text: State of corporate climate action 2025 (Greenplaces)] < [link removed] > State of Corporate Climate Action 2025 — Trends Leading Up to UNGC & Climate Week NYC (Greenplaces)

September 19, 2025, 12pm ET / 9am PT

Online

This session will unpack the latest developments in climate disclosure policy—from California’s SB 253 and SB 261 to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), SEC’s stalled climate rules, and the evolving SFDR requirements. It will also explore how businesses are reacting to rising demands for transparency, decarbonization, and ROI on climate investments—plus what that means for organizations trying to lead, or simply keep up. Register today. < [link removed] >

Jake Rascoff, Director, Climate Finance, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, joins this webinar as a speaker.

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[Image alt text: Cultivating Change Together: A Place-based Approach to Sustainable and Resilient Agriculture (Regen House) at Climate Week NYC] < [link removed] > Cultivating Change Together: A Place-based Approach to Sustainable and Resilient Agriculture (Ceres, PACT & Regen House) at Climate Week NYC

September 22, 2025, 1:30-2:45pm ET

Regen House, New York, NY

As the global food system faces increasing challenges such as climate change, soil degradation, and biodiversity loss, essential efforts are bringing together actors across the industry. Farmers, agricultural products companies, packaged foods and meats companies, distributors, retailers, and restaurants are vital for enacting meaningful large-scale change. This workshop will explore how working together within a defined region can incentivize sustainable and regenerative farming practices, support companies in reaching their climate, nature, and water goals, and create a resilient agricultural ecosystem. We’ll dive into practical strategies that establish the building blocks of a robust regional partnership model. Learn more and request an invitation. < [link removed] >

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[Image alt text: Day of Action (Pure Strategies)] < [link removed] > Day of Action (Pure Strategies) at Climate Week NYC

September 24, 2025

New York, NY

Join Pure Strategies for a full day of valuable panels, discussions, and workshops to help companies take action on climate, nature, and circularity! Their agenda is filled with experts from Colgate-Palmolive, Danone, VF Corp, Pure Strategies, Ceres, and more. Plus, they will have a few fun and unique experiences throughout the day to connect attendees to the heart of the purpose for this work. Register today. < [link removed] >

Meryl Richards, Ph.D., Program Director, Food and Forests, Ceres, joins panel "The Inspiration with Stories of Nature Action: From Ambition to Action: Lessons from those who have taken the leap on nature," from 10am-12:15pm ET.

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[Image alt text: World Climate and Biodiversity Summit 2025 (World Climate Foundation) at Climate Week NYC] < [link removed] > World Climate and Biodiversity Summit 2025 (World Climate Foundation) at Climate Week NYC

September 25, 2025

New York, NY

World Climate and Biodiversity Summit stands out in the 2025 Roadmap as the main annual biodiversity summit in the world. Building on the success of the last years, the 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. Register today < [link removed] > with code Ceres2025to get 20% off.

Meryl Richards, Ph.D., Program Director, Food and Forests, Ceres, joins session "The Future of Farming: Scaling Regenerative Agriculture," at 1:45-2:30pm ET.

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[Image alt text: MBA's Compliance and Risk Management Conference] < [link removed] > Compliance and Risk Management Conference (Mortgage Bankers Association)

September 28-30, 2025

Grand Hyatt, Washington, D.C.

MBA's Compliance and Risk Management Conference is a valued event covering the latest on risk management, compliance, QA/QC, fraud prevention and legal issues. Attend to hear from expert speakers, engage in peer learning opportunities, networking, and more. Register today. < [link removed] >

Holly Li, Program Director, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, Net Zero Finance, will moderate September 29 session “Storm Surge – Insurance Gaps and Mortgage Risk” at 2-3pm ET.

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[Image alt text: Sustainable Debt Americas 2025 (Environmental Finance)] < [link removed] > Insuring the Future (Environmental Finance)

September 30, 2025

Hartford Marriott Downtown, Hartford, CT

The Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) and CT Insurance & Financial Services (CT IFS) have joined forces to merge their annual events, the Connecticut Conference on Climate Change and Insurance (C4i) and the Insurance Capitol Summit (ICS). This collaborative effort will bring together insurance regulators, government leaders, and industry experts to share insights on climate risk, innovation, and technology for Insuring the Future. Register today. < [link removed] >

Jaclyn de Medicci Bruneau, Director of Insurance, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, joins panel 2 "Climate Risk Compliance & Technical Resilience: Regulatory Expectations, Financial Disclosures & Risk Modeling."

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[Image alt text: Sustainability Reporting USA 2025 (Reuters Events)] < [link removed] > Sustainability Reporting USA 2025 (Reuters Events)

October 9-10, 2025

Boston, MA

With the CSRD, SEC, and state laws shifting, companies need a resilient, adaptable reporting strategy that aligns with national and international demands, meets mounting assurance standards, and doesn’t overburden the business. This level of scrutiny demands more than incremental change. It requires companies to re-evaluate systems, mobilize cross-functional teams, build resilient reporting frameworks, and make future-proof investment decisions. Join us at Reuters Events: Sustainability Reporting USA 2025 to seek the clarity and ideas on how you can navigate these demands and successfully transition to mandatory sustainability reporting. Register here. < [link removed] >

Steven Rothstein, Ceres' Chief Program Officer, will join October 9 Townhall session “The new patchwork: Winning reporting strategies for state-level compliance in the U.S.” at 2:30pm ET.

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[Image alt text: Transform Food & Agriculture USA 2025] < [link removed] > Transform Food & Agriculture USA 2025 (Reuters Events)

October 14-15, 2025

Minneapolis, MN

Global food systems are under stress. Labor shortages, climate risks, increased commodity prices, and uncertainty around tariffs, demand enhanced resilience in supply chains. Transform Food & Agriculture USA unites 200 key leaders from across the agri-food industry to gain actionable insights, forge impactful partnerships, and deliver transformation at scale. In Minneapolis, pave the way for a more resilient food future. Register here. < [link removed] >

Shama Perveen, Ph.D., Director of Water Research, Ceres, will moderate a session related to corporate water stewardship practices and innovations contributing to smart climate strategies in the food and beverage sectors. More details to come.

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[Image alt text: Forth Roadmap Conference] < [link removed] > Forth Roadmap Conference

October 14-16, 2025

Detroit, MI

The Forth Roadmap Conference arrives in Detroit, MI, the heart of the nation’s automotive industry to show how transportation can change lives and communities. After a decade of hosting the Roadmap Conference in Portland, OR, Forth is relocating the conference to a city synonymous with transportation. Detroit has a proven record of applying innovation and hard work to build a better future. It is an example of how innovation, strong labor unions, workforce development and good paying jobs can transform a nation. Register today < [link removed] > and get $75 off your registration with code CERES75.

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[Image alt text: Trellis Impact 25] < [link removed] > Ceres at Trellis Impact 25 (Trellis)

October 28-30, 2025

San Jose, CA

Trellis Impact 25 brings together three leading conferences—VERGE, Bloom and GreenFin—for one transformative experience. Whether you’re leading decarbonization at your organization, advancing nature-positive solutions or shaping the future of sustainable finance, Trellis Impact is where you’ll find the tools, community and knowledge to accelerate your impact. Register with code TI25CERES < [link removed] > for 20% discount.

Steven Rothstein, Ceres' Chief Program Officer, and Randi Mail, Director of Campaigns, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, will lead Oct. 28 GreenFintutorial “The State of Corporate Sustainability Disclosure and Planning” at 9:30am-12pm PT. This session will give an overview of regulatory requirements across the European Union, California, and the 30 countries adopting ISSB standards while considering market demands for disclosure of material climate risk.

Dan Saccardi, Program Director, Company network, Ceres, will join the Oct. 29 GreenFinsession "The Era of Energy Supply Financing Ratios" at 9-10am PT. This session will explore how banks are recalibrating financial analysis to reflect the realities of the energy transition.

Kirsten James, Senior Program Director, Water, Ceres, will moderate the Oct. 29 Bloomsession “Bridging Nature and Water: Corporate Action in Focus,” at 3-4pm PT. The session will draw insights from the second Valuing Water Finance Initiative benchmark, scheduled for this fall, to explore how companies are driving tangible progress for nature through water strategies. She will be joined by Lynn Paquin, portfolio manager for CalSTRS, a Valuing Water Finance Initiative signatory, on the panel.

Carolyn Ching, Director, Food and Forests, Research, Ceres, joins Oct. 29 Bloombreakout "Nature on the Balance Sheet: Unlocking Hidden Corporate Value," also at 3-4pm PT. This session will identify how natural capital has real financial value, and show how to measure, manage, and report it.

Jaclyn de Medicci Bruneau, Director of Insurance, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, will moderate the Oct. 29 GreenFinsession “Climate Risk and an Uninsurability Crisis”at 4:30pm PT. The session will explore how investors, banks and corporations are developing innovative financial mechanisms to address climate risk when traditional insurance becomes unavailable or unaffordable.

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[Image alt text: PRI in Person 2025] < [link removed] > PRI in Person 2025

November 4-6, 2025

Santana, São Paulo, Brazil

Bringing together over 1,000 leaders and practitioners across the global investment ecosystem ahead of COP30, this unmissable event will feature high-level debate and insightful peer discussion on key strategic issues impacting your organisation, alongside extensive networking opportunities. Register today. < [link removed] >

Allan Pearce, Director, Food and Forests, Engagement Strategies, Ceres, will moderate November 5 session "1C - Integrating nature into investment strategies across asset classes" at 12:10-1:10pm UTC-3 / BRT.

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