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. |
Join us next week for our premiere social event of the year, with inspiring speakers, located at a historic Boston venue. |
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.
5:45pm - Doors open
6:00pm - Private museum access and reception
7:00pm - Dinner and program
9:00pm - Dessert reception |
Food Emissions 50 Company Benchmark: Progress in Disclosing Emissions and Setting Targets
October 13, 2022, 11am ET
Online
Join us for an update on Food Emissions 50, an investor-led initiative to accelerate progress toward a 1.5-degree future in the food and agriculture sector. Over a year into the initiative, the number of companies with greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets covering scope 3 emissions have doubled, and over half of the Food Emissions 50 focus companies now have set or committed to set targets validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). As more companies publicly commit to reducing their emissions, investors are looking for evidence of concrete plans to achieve these goals, and that food companies are appropriately accounting for land-based emissions from agriculture
and land use change as a part of their plans. Attendees will discover which companies are acting on climate, and how companies can improve their disclosures, targets, and action plans. |
Derivatives and Bank Climate Risk Report
November 4, 2022, 11am ET
Online
U.S. banks have made strong progress in understanding the climate risk and impact of their lending activity, but huge parts of banks’ businesses are still a black box in terms of climate. This webinar will discuss Ceres’ recent report “Derivatives and Bank Climate Risk” and make the case that derivatives should be (at least) as important for banks to address as investment banking. Given that the derivatives market is $600 trillion in size, accounts for more than 10% of the revenue of the largest banks, and it is highly interconnected to the rest of the financial system, it is a proverbial “elephant in the room” when it comes to banks’ climate
strategies. If we want to decarbonize at the speed required by science, derivatives must be part of the solution and not a roadblock to bank climate action. |
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. |
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CERES at COP27 (Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt) |
The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, more commonly referred to as COP27, will be the 27th United Nations Climate Change conference, to be held from 6 to 18 November 2022 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Join Ceres at COP27, in-person, or virtually.
We are adding COP27 events as they are finalized. Please check ceres.org/cop27 for updates. |
Supporting Investors to Implement Net Zero Commitments (The Investor Agenda)
November 10, 2022 | 4:45-6:15pm EET | 10:45am-12:15pm ET
UNFCCC Blue Zone, Room 9, Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt & Online
A record number of investors are setting net zero goals. We explore how investor climate action plans (ICAPs), engaging companies on transition planning and enabling policy frameworks in line with 1.5°C can help make net zero investment portfolios a reality.
The seven organizations who founded The Investor Agenda are working together to produce this side event: Asia Investor Group on Climate Change, CDP, Ceres, Investor Group on Climate Change, Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change, Principles for Responsible Investment and UNEP Finance Initiative.
Kirsten Spalding will join the discussion.
MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON |
World Climate Summit - The Investment COP
November 13-14, 2022
Park Regency, Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt | Online
World Climate Summit - The Investment COP returns for its 12th edition during COP27. This leading business and investment forum will deliver environmental, economic and societal impact through the key drivers of technologies, policies and investments—crucial to achieve the net zero transition. With climate-threatening greenhouse gas emissions still on the rise globally and policies that fall short on delivering sufficient emission reductions to stay within a global warming of 1.5°C, urgent action across societies and sectors worldwide is crucial.
Ceres is proud to partner once again with this event. Kirsten Spalding will moderate panel: 2030 Transition-Ready Portfolios - Best Practice Options for Achieving Alignment with the Paris Agreement on November 14 at 2:30pm EET / 8:30am ET. Join us in Egypt in November. |
CGI Global Summit 2022
October 12, 2022
Online
The Climate Governance Initiative (CGI) is hosting the Global Summit 2022: Ambition to Action, a 24-hour virtual conference spanning the globe and bringing together highly motivated board members and other eminent speakers who champion effective climate governance. The event program features region-specific keynotes and panels, as well as interactive sessions developed and delivered by CGI’s network of non-executive directors (NEDs), targeted at board members and directors from the business world who are ready to take effective climate governance to the next level. Steven Rothstein will join 10am ET session:
Preparing Boardrooms for New Climate-Related Disclosure Rules – A US/Canadian Perspective. Register today. |
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. |
Asian Americans in Energy, the Environment and Commerce (AE2C) Inaugural Boston Event - Achieving Justice in a Clean Energy Transition
October 20, 2022, 4:30-7:00pm ET
One Federal Street, Boston, MA 02110
Join AE2C to kick-off their new Massachusetts Chapter with this important discussion and an opportunity to meet and interact in-person with senior officials from the U.S. Department of Energy and discuss DOE’s initiatives on energy justice and its implications for all stakeholders. Amit Bando joins the discussion: Perspectives to Achieve Justice in the Clean Energy Transition. Advanced registration is complimentary but required
as there is no registration at the door. |
3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands® – Now What?
October 25, 2022
Pier Sixty, New York, NY and online
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 and use "FORUM2022CERES" to get our 35% discount. |
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.
 On October 26th, the Ceres Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance
will host a 50-minute Industry Stakeholder Roundtable, during its annual meeting and alongside VERGE 22. The Roundtable will include a guided discussion between key electric vehicle industry stakeholders and major corporate fleets and provide a unique platform for participants to discuss some of the most pressing challenges of the EV transition. Apply to be part of the roundtable by completing
this brief survey. Those that meet our participant criteria will be invited to attend. |
Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in MA Awards Ceremony
October 28, 2022, 7:30-10am ET
Boston, MA
The Women’s Edge and Boston Globe Magazine are pleased to announce the 2022 edition of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts list. 2022 marks our 22nd year recognizing the women power players driving the Massachusetts economy. Join Ceres for this awards breakfast honoring the Top 100 Women-led Businesses in Massachusetts on October 28. Register today. |
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.
Ceres expert Julie Nash joins panel: Incentivizing Suppliers to Adopt Sustainable Innovations, on November 1, at 2:45pm CT. Join her in-person and register with discount code for $200 off your pass: CERES200. |
Reuters Events: Transform Supply Chain 2022
November 1-2, 2022
Swissotel, Chicago, IL
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.
Ceres expert Dan Saccardi joins panel: Net Zero Keynote: The Road to Zero - Enact a Credible Net Zero Roadmap for Your Supply Chain, on November 1, at 9:45am CT. Join him in-person and register with discount code for $200 off your pass: CERES200. |
Reuters Events: ESG Investment North America 2022
November 1-2, 2022
Marriott Brooklyn Bridge, New York, NY
Join 300+ industry executives at Reuters Events: ESG Investment North America 2022 (November 1-2, New York), where we bring together the most senior decision makers from across institutional asset owner types alongside thought leaders and solution providers, to deliver strategic clarity and vision that will chart the course for the future of the investment industry. Mindy Lubber will join this event in November. Use code CERES150 for $150 off your registration. |
Institute of International Bankers (IIB) 2022 Climate Risk Symposium
November 9, 2022
Offices of PwC, 300 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017 and Virtual
On November 9th, we’re gathering in New York City for our first annual Climate Risk Symposium. Attendees will hear from policymakers and regulators, subject matter experts, and leaders in global climate finance and climate risk mitigation as they discuss the risks and opportunities for banks on climate and transition, regulatory and legislative activity surrounding climate risk, and more. Ceres expert Jim Scott joins IIB for this important discussion.
Online registration is available until November 2, 2022. |
InvestmentNews ESG Summit
December 1, 2022
Virtual
The 2022 InvestmentNews ESG Summit will gather thought-leaders and change-makers to examine latest trends and strategies around ESG and impact investing. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and mission-based investing has grown from a cottage industry to a $9 trillion movement over the past 20 years. Clients are clamoring for socially responsible, purpose-driven investments as a means to achieve their financial and altruistic goals. But how can the financial advice industry advance the discussion to help financial advisers incorporate this growth opportunity into their practices and make sustainable investing as mainstream as planning for retirement or college?
Steven Rothstein will join panel: The New World of ESG Regulation, at 10:15am ET. Register today.
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Norman B. Leventhal Excellence in City Building Awards (A Better City)
December 5, 2022
Boston Harbor Hotel, Boston, MA
Named in memory of A Better City’s founding director, the Norman B. Leventhal Excellence in City Building Awards recognizes the leaders and innovators who have made significant contributions to our built environment in the areas of City Builder, the Environment, Land Use, and Transportation. Mindy Lubber will be honored with the Environment award. Save the Date. |
Responsible Investor USA 2022
December 6-7, 2022
Convene 117, W 46th Street, New York, NY
Responsible Investor USA 2022 is the 14th annual conference focusing on sustainable business and finance issues in North America. This year, we are back in person in New York to discuss sustainable finance developments and industry best practices. Gain insights from those leading the sustainable finance drive in the US on topical ESG themes including regulation, human rights, biodiversity, net zero, and more. Join over 400 top-level sustainable finance and ESG investment professionals for two days of networking at the must-attend event to learn, share, and debate ESG opportunities and challenges. Steven Rothstein will join panel:
Navigating the political backlash against ESG, on December 6 at 10:20am ET. Register today. |
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