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. |
A Watershed Moment for Climate: Moving Investors and Companies to Value Water
August 16, 2022, 1pm ET
The Valuing Water Finance Initiative (VWFI) is a global investor-led effort to engage corporate water users and polluters to value and act on water as a financial risk and drive the necessary large-scale change to better protect water systems. The initiative calls on companies to meet a set of six Corporate Expectations for Valuing Water: covering water quantity, quality, ecosystem protection, access to water and sanitation, board oversight, and public policy engagement, which work to support investors in engaging companies on freshwater stewardship. As VWFI has recently entered the engagement phase, this webinar will cover the purpose, need, and opportunity of the engagement, as well as
the founding group of signatories. |
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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 28 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.
Some highlighted speakers from our industry partners include:
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Nili Gilbert, GFANZ and Carbon Direct
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Rob LaCount, ERM
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Leonardo Martinez-Diaz, Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate
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Meredith Sumpter, Coalition for Inclusive Capitalism
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Andrea Webster, World Benchmarking Alliance
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Swami Venkataraman, Moody’s
Register by September 1, 2022, to secure the early bird ticket price. Discounts available for Ceres members and NGO partners. |
Evening with Ceres
October 17, 2022, 6pm ET
JFK Library, Boston, MA
Join us on October 17 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.
Sarah Bloom Raskin and Representative Jamie Raskin join as our Joint Keynotes, moderated by the host of NPR’s On Point, Meghna Chakrabarti. We will also announce the 2022 Joan Bavaria Award winner, hear from Ceres CEO Mindy Lubber, and Author and Refinitiv Sustainability Perspectives Podcast host Keesa Schreane will be the evening’s emcee.
Register today for an unforgettable night of lively conversation and inspiring speakers at a historic Boston venue. |
Key ESG Issues for Corporate Boards of Directors
August 16, 2022, 1pm ET
In this one-hour webinar, Steven Rothstein, Managing Director of Ceres Accelerator, will explore the scope of ESG oriented risks and opportunities faced by corporations and boards of directors. Topics include a discussion of the corporate impacts of the war in Ukraine with Artem Shaipov, Ukrainian legal advisor participating live from western Ukraine. We will also explore board diversity and related risks and opportunities with Esther Aguilera, President and CEO of the Latino Corporate Directors Association, the proposed climate risk disclosure, and the investor perspective. |
From War to Climate Disclosure: How Boards Can Navigate ESG Risks and Opportunities
August 17, 2022, 2pm ET
Boards are grappling with a host of ESG issues that pose both risks and opportunities for their businesses. This webinar will focus on two challenging current topics: responding to the continuing war in Ukraine and preparing for the SEC’s proposed mandatory climate risk disclosure.
Join Steven Rothstein, Managing Director for the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, who will moderate a discussion with Artem Shaipov, Executive Team Lead on GR and Partnerships, Ukrainian Global University, and Randi Mail, Director of Campaigns at Ceres. Directors will come away with an enhanced ability to manage these two topics, as well as frameworks for how to prepare and respond to other ESG issues that their organizations face. |
How Board Directors Can Influence a Corporation’s DEI Initiatives
August 23, 2022, 2pm ET
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is a hot topic for corporate boards, but how the board can effectively oversee and encourage progress is not always clear. This panel will look at diversity from several viewpoints, asking questions such as:
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How do boards reach the best and most diverse talent pool when recruiting members?
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How can the board meaningfully measure and assess progress on DEI beyond simple metrics of percentage representation?
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How can barriers be lowered for underrepresented groups, including women and visible minorities at senior leadership levels?
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How does DEI intersect with climate change, and how can a long-term strategy to reduce energy also be just and inclusive?
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Benchmarking Methane and Other GHG Emissions of Oil & Natural Gas Production in the United States
August 30, 2022, 12pm ET
Concern over climate change has brought increased focus on methane and greenhouse gas emissions associated with oil and gas production. Methane emissions, in particular can diminish the greenhouse gas benefits of using gas in place of coal and represent a significant source of climate pollution. The 2022 Oil & Gas Benchmarking Report is a collaborative effort using publicly available data to develop comparable metrics that highlight the GHG performance of onshore oil and gas producers in the U.S. Key findings of the report will be highlighted during this webinar. |
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 12 to December 12.
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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. |
Environment Analyst Global Business Summit 2022
August 23-24, 2022
Denver, CO
This flagship event is designed to bring together sustainability leaders from across the advisory, policy, business and investment world, to understand the market dynamics, share the latest strategic thinking and technology innovations, and to help shape, deliver and lead in the transition to a net zero, regenerative economy.
Cynthia McHale will join a panel discussion on August 23, where she will discuss strategies for aligning corporate action with investor demands to achieve robust, transparent & actionable climate & emissions reporting. Join us in Denver. |
Sustainable Investment Forum North America 2022
September 22, 2022
Ziegfeld Ballroom, New York, NY
Climate Action's 7th annual Sustainable Investment Forum North America will be returning this year as an in-person event during Climate Week NYC. The Forum is convened at a critical juncture, 6 weeks ahead of COP27, and the commitment by developed countries to deliver on the promise of $100bn annual funding for developing nations will be center stage, with the mobilization of private finance becoming increasingly critical. Get 20% off with the Ceres discount and secure your place
at this finance and investment focused event during Climate Week NYC.
Amit Bando and Dawn Martin will join SIF NA 2022 in-person in NYC in September. |
AME 2022
October 17-20, 2022
Online and in Dallas, TX
Reconnect with old friends and expand your network with people who share your passion for continuous improvement and will help you find the answers to the disruptive challenges your organization faces. Join Mindy Lubber on October 18 for a session on corporate alignment with Paris-aligned climate goals. 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.
Steven Rothstein will speak on session: What the New SEC Disclosure Rules Mean for Your Company. Register today and use the code V22CERES at registration for 10% off of the pass type of your choice. |
Reuters Events: Transform Food USA 2022
November 1-2, 2022
Swissotel, Chicago, IL
Transform Food USA 2022 will unite industry leaders passionate about challenging what’s possible and developing responsible solutions to deliver a better global food system. Join 300+ CEOs and senior-level executives from sustainability, procurement and sourcing decision makers to build the networks, collaborations and learning that will make 2022 the decisive year, in the decisive decade. Join Ceres expert speaker, Julie Nash, at Transform Food in November. Register today.
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Reuters Events: Transform Supply Chain 2022
November 1-2, 2022
Swissotel, Chicago, IL
With incoming climate regulation, investor pressure and consumer expectations, companies must gain full visibility of the risks and impacts across the value chain. Doing so will help ensure future success of the business. Accurate and verifiable ESG supplier data, a deeply engaged supplier community, and a robust decarbonization roadmap are crucial to drive action and successfully navigate this transformation. Transform Supply Chains USA 2022 will unite 300+ senior executives within sustainability and supply chain operations to explore how to establish robust digital infrastructure, maximize supplier collaboration, and successfully scale new innovations and investments that supports this
business-critical transition. Join Ceres expert speaker, Dan Saccardi, at Transform Supply Chain in November. Register today.
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