Dear John,
Last week, more than 100 large companies and investors met with key federal lawmakers on both sides of the aisle as a part of LEAD (Lawmaker Education and Advocacy Day) on Climate 2022. In more than 75 meetings with Congressional offices on May 11 and 12, representatives from major U.S. employers, innovators, and manufacturers came together to urge Congress to pass an ambitious package of federal clean energy, transportation, infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing investments.
The Ceres-led LEAD on Climate 2022 featured major consumer brands such as Amazon, Carrier, CommonSpirit Health, Danone North America, eBay, General Mills, Hannon Armstrong, Holcim, HP, IKEA, JLL, Levi Strauss & Co., LinkedIn, Nestle, Mars, Microsoft, Netflix, Nike, PayPal, PepsiCo, PG&E, PSEG, Salesforce, Siemens, Unilever, Vail Resorts, VF Corporation, Wayfair, and Workday. The participating companies and investors collectively count more than $1.6 trillion in annual revenue and $4.6 trillion AUM, and employ more than 3 million people in all 50 states.
This urgent call for action took place as Congress considers major investments in clean energy, transportation, and infrastructure, as well as the advanced manufacturing and supply chain capabilities to support it, either through a budget reconciliation deal or a bipartisan energy package.
Thanks to all who participated in LEAD on Climate 2022. Your support is more vital than ever. |
During LEAD on Climate 2022, the Ceres Policy Network (also known as BICEP) hosted their annual BICEP Awards dinner
in-person in Washington D.C., for the first time since 2019. The Ceres BICEP Awards recognize the leaders who have consistently stepped up and spoken out on climate, clean energy, and clean transportation policy over the previous year.
This year, the inaugural Ryan Martel Capitol Hill Climb Award was presented, honoring Ceres’ longtime federal policy director, Ryan Martel who tragically passed away from brain cancer in March. The award went to Daniel Didis, senior counsel to Senator Sheldon Whitehouse who has exhibited the brilliance, political acumen and deep commitment to climate action that were hallmarks of Ryan's character. |
| Congratulations to all of our awardees. Thank you for setting the standard for compelling climate advocacy that transcends partisan politics and puts a clean energy economy first. |
Thank you,
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Anne L. Kelly
Vice President,
Government Relations
Ceres
@kellyBICEP | |
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