Dear John,
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 | |
Assessing Climate Transition Plans in the U.S. Food Sector
June 8, 2022, 11am ET
There is a growing need for U.S. food companies to disclose plans for achieving their GHG targets to align with the Paris goal of 1.5°C. Ceres’ upcoming report, “The Investor Guide to Climate Transition Plans in the U.S. Food Sector
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 Nominations close on June 15th! Nominate your Sustainability Hero for the 2022 Joan Bavaria award, this year being presented during Evening with Ceres on October 17, 2022.
Joan Bavaria was a pioneer of social investing, using her vision and passion to help catalyze change in the capital markets. Among other endeavors, she founded Trillium Asset Management and Ceres; her influence is still reflected by their efforts today. In 2008, Ceres and Trillium Asset Management created the Joan Bavaria Award in Joan's honor, after she lost her prolonged battle with cancer. The award is presented annually by Ceres and Trillium Asset Management to recognize a unique investor or NGO leader who is working to transform the capital markets into a system that balances economic prosperity with social and environmental concerns. |
Just Transition: Investor and Company Perspectives
(Highlighting the Council for Inclusive Capitalism’s Just Energy Framework for Company Action and the Climate Action 100+ Net Zero Company Benchmark Just Transition Indicator)
June 20, 2022, 12pm ET
At this critical time for the energy transition, it is more important than ever that investors and corporations act together to ensure the best possible outcomes for affected people and society. Investors and companies are invited to join Ceres and the Council for Inclusive Capitalism on June 20, 2022 from 12-1pm ET to learn about the Just Energy Transition Framework for Company Action. This Framework is the first-ever guide for companies on concrete actions they can take to implement an energy transition that advances both social and environmental goals. The Framework’s building blocks for action are tied to Climate Action 100+’s Net Zero Benchmark Just Transition Indicator
for investor use as well. |
Alphabet Soup: A Comparison of ISSB's Climate Exposure Draft and the SEC Proposed Rule
June 23, 2022, 1pm ET
A proposed rule on climate-related disclosures, known as the Climate Exposure Draft, has just been published by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)—which is part of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation. There are many similarities with the recently proposed mandatory climate-disclosure rule from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), such as its use of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations, but there are also some key differences. Join Ceres and US SIF as we talk through the alphabet soup of key players involved with the ISSB’s proposed rule and its larger implications. Follow
the discussion with representatives from the ISSB and other key stakeholders affected by these regulations. |
An Unavoidable Challenge: The Changing Climate for Credit Unions
July 28, 2022, 12pm ET
Credit unions are an integral part of the U.S. consumer finance system, serving over 130 million Americans and representing over $2 trillion in assets. Credit unions have an essential role to play in addressing climate change and its challenges as the U.S. transitions to a net zero carbon emission economy. How can credit unions protect themselves from the impacts of climate change? Join us on July 28th at 12pm ET to breakdown the findings of “The Changing Climate for Credit Unions”, the latest report from the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, in partnership with Filene Research Institute. |
ESG: Navigating the Board's Role
Registration is open for the updated Fall 2022 session of ESG: Navigating the Board’s Role—a short online course co-developed by Ceres and the University of California Berkeley School of Law. The self-guided course runs September 12 to December 12th.
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Engaging with investors on ESG
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Building ESG competency and fluency on the board
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Structuring board committees for ESG oversight
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Aligning executive compensation with ESG performance
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Identifying, assessing, and mitigating ESG risks
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Disclosing ESG risks and opportunities
The updated course involves 6-8 hours of required work, and offers supplemental materials and live discussions as well. The content incorporates practical insights and cutting-edge research from Berkeley Law faculty and Ceres industry-leading reports. Upon completion, participants receive a certificate from Berkeley School of Law. |
Financing a Net Zero Economy
September 28, 2022, 9am - 5pm ET
Martinique New York on Broadway, Curio Collection by Hilton, New York, NY
Banks must align their climate strategies and tactics with all aspects of their business strategy to successfully develop and implement net zero commitments. Join Ceres in person on September 28th in New York for “Financing a Net Zero Economy,” a one-day event focused on senior bank leaders, bank investors and civil society establishing climate transition plans.
Discounts available for Ceres members and NGO partners. |
Evening with Ceres
October 17, 2022, 6pm ET
JFK Library, Boston, MA
Join us on October 17th at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum to raise our spirits, raise our ambitions, and raise our glasses as we toast climate leadership at Evening with Ceres. We’re thrilled to return to Boston for our first event in nearly five years. And we want you with us! |
All of our past events and webinars are listed here to view at your leisure. Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions. |
Climate Investment Summit
June 28, 2022
London, UK
Climate Investment Summit is a globally leading event aimed at accelerating climate investments by 2030, creating immediate impact on the real economy and sustainable energy transition. As a flagship event of the Climate Investment Coalition, it supports the channelling of transformational capital commitments, including the total collective commitment by Nordic and UK pension funds of US$130 billion announced at COP26 for climate investments by 2030 and promotes green business models to accelerate immediate and concrete climate investments. The Summit provides a crucial platform for stakeholder engagement and networking, high-level announcements, thought leadership, transition
strategies and best practices to mobilize global climate commitments. Register to attend virtually. |
GreenFin 22
June 28-29, 2022
New York, NY GreenFin 22 (June 28-29, New York City) will convene an invitation-only audience of sustainability, finance and investment leaders to share insights, improve communication, address the key challenges and showcase leading sustainable financial products and services. Request an invitation here.
Join Mindy Lubber, Ceres CEO and President, on June 28th, 10am ET, for a fireside chat with Wendy Cromwell of Wellington Management. Steven Rothstein, Managing Director, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, speaks on June 29th, at 2:25pm ET for session: How Banks Should Engage Clients on Energy Transition. Anne Kelly, Vice President, Government, will also speak on June 29th, at 2pm for session: ESG, meet SEC: A Key Decision Made for the Decisive Decade. |
VERGE Electrify
July 26-27, 2022
Online
VERGE Electrify (July 26-27, 2022, online) brings together early movers to share learnings and best practices to electrify transportation, buildings and industry—rapidly and equitably. Join thousands of leaders turning ambition into reality to reach climate and net zero goals, while ensuring reliability and affordability. Register with your pre-approved pass. |
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