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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 IN-PERSON CERES EVENTS | |
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! |
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
Build your ESG competence and prepare your board for new regulations in development. Registration is open for the Fall 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, with optional live sessions, runs September 12th to December 12th.
Topics include:
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Defining Corporate Purpose, ESG, and Stakeholder Governance
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Communicating with Investors on ESG
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Identifying, Assessing, and Mitigating ESG Risks
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Structuring Board Oversight of ESG
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Setting ESG Targets, Transition Planning, and Incentives
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Aligning Climate Lobbying with ESG Commitments
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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. 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. |
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. Anne Kelly, Vice President, Government, will speak on June 29th, at 2pm for session: ESG, meet SEC: A Key Decision Made for the Decisive Decade. Steven Rothstein, Managing Director, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, will also speak on June 29th, at 2:25pm ET for session: How Banks Should Engage Clients on Energy Transition. |
Reuters Events: Complying with Mandatory Climate Reporting
June 30, 2022, 12pm ET ESG topics are increasingly a part of boardroom conversations as regulators develop landscape-changing ESG disclosure mandates. Now that the SEC has released its climate disclosure proposal, ESG and financial teams will have to work together to produce transparent, audit-ready reporting to build trust with regulators and stakeholders alike to drive both impact and business outcomes.
Kirsten Spalding moderates this session with speakers from Workiva, Etsy, SASB and American Century Investments. Register today. |
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. |
 Aspen Energy Week 2022
July 31-August 4, 2022
Online and Aspen Meadows Resort, Aspen CO
Corporations face increasing pressure from shareholders, institutional investors, and asset managers to address climate change and other sustainability imperatives. In particular, several recent high-profile shareholder actions have garnered news headlines, and some anticipate that this trend will continue to gain prominence in the years ahead. Is the recent rise of shareholder power a passing trend or a new normal? What impact will shareholder activism have on management decision making regarding climate and sustainability? What role will asset managers play? What will become of the emerging conservative backlash against certain ESG initiatives?
Mindy Lubber will join a conversation virtually on shareholder power on August 2nd at 3:30pm MT. Register today. |
3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands® – Now What?
October 25, 2022
Pier Sixty, New York, NY
The 2022 3BL Forum will continue its well-established tradition of bringing corporate leaders together on a fast-paced in-person and virtual main stage. Conversations are keenly focused on the ‘why’ and ‘how’ as business leaders have something to say about their experiences over the last two years and the importance of flexibility and innovation in the face of uncertainty and the unknown.
Mindy Lubber joins the conversation to speak on where the SEC rulemaking on climate disclosures stands and the role/responsibility of boards of directors as it relates to their fiduciary responsibility to act on risk. Register today.
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VERGE 2022
October 25-27, 2022
San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, CA
VERGE 22 convenes thousands of leaders working together to address the climate crisis across six strategic areas: clean energy, sustainable transportation, carbon removal, regenerative food systems, net zero buildings and the startup ecosystem. Register today and use the code V22CERES at registration for 10% off of the pass type of your choice.
Steven Rothstein will speak on session: What the New SEC Disclosure Rules Mean for Your Company.
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