Dear John,
For decades economic systems have delivered massive benefits to the few at the expense of the many. The global COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how those inequalities are baked into these systems, exposing marginalized and underserved communities to more risks to their health and livelihoods. And just like pandemic, the climate crisis disproportionately affects these same communities compared to their wealthier, white neighbors.
With 2021 bringing a record number of net zero and resource-positive commitments from investors and companies, along with sweeping climate and energy policy changes, alike, now is the time to take stock of how these climate strategies can not only protect businesses from systemic risks but also address our collective history of injustices and human rights impacts.
To mitigate this disproportionate impact, how can companies address fundamental human rights now through meaningful management systems and disclosure? How can investors push for better treatment of employees and ensure decent work in the new energy economy? How can the need for urgent climate action address both the climate crisis and human rights issues?
Join us to discuss these topics and more during our Ceres 2021 sessions surrounding building a just and inclusive economy. Explore the complete agenda and reserve your spot by registering today. |
Danny Best
Director, Global Diversity and Inclusion, Dell Technologies
Juliana Batista
Senior Director of Diversity and Inclusion, General Mills |
| Chris Miller
Head of Global Activism Strategy, Ben & Jerry's
Jasmine Thomas
Director, U.S. Business Partnerships, Community Investing & Development, Citi |
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Anders Langworth
Founder, Bankers for Climate
Renaye Manley
Deputy Director, Strategic Initiatives Department, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) |
| Jenny Roberts
Senior Manager, Global Responsibility, Climate and People, Starbucks
Anthony Toppi
Senior Manager, Company Network, Ceres |
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James Coldwell
Programme Lead, Workforce Disclosure Initiative, ShareAction
Rabbi Rachel Kahn-Troster
Deputy Director, T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights
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| Gerado Reyes Chavez
Organizer and Leader, Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW)
Marcella Rizzuti
Associate, Investor Network, Ceres |
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Juanita Constible
Senior Advocate, Climate & Health, Natural Resources Defense Council
Christie Merino
Manager, Company Network, Ceres |
| R. Jisung Park
Assistant Prof. of Public Policy, UCLA
Lara Skinner
Director, Labor Leading on Climate Initiative, Worker Institute, ILR School, Cornell University |
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Ashlyn Curtis
Apprentice, IronWorkers Local #512
Stacey Karels
President, Mankato-Minnesota Valley Building and Construction Trades Council
Nate O'Reilly
Business Agent, IronWorkers Local #512 |
| Priti Patel
Vice President and Chief Transmission Officer, Great River Energy
Kimberly Randolph
Vice President, Energy Supply Projects, Xcel Energy
Kirsten Spalding
Senior Program Director, Investor Network, Ceres |
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Carolyn Green
Managing Partner, EnerGreen Capital Management
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| Rose McKinney-James
Managing Principal, Energy Works LLC, McKinney-James & Associates, Advocacy BL/ACK |
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| Join us at Ceres 2021: Transform Tomorrow Today where we will address these issues and more during our 30 virtual plenaries and sessions.
We have a robust agenda filled with sessions and experts to help investors, companies and sustainability professionals transform tomorrow into a net-zero emissions economy that is supported by the principles of justice and equity. |
See you in March!
The Ceres Conference Team |
Interested in sponsoring Ceres 2021? Please contact Sondra Traister, Manager, Events and Sponsorship, at [email protected]. |
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