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 AND WEBINARS | |
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. |
The 2022 Climate Risk Scorecard: Assessing U.S Financial Regulator Action
December 6, 2022, 1pm ET
Online
The 2022 Climate Risk Scorecard will benchmark U.S financial regulator progress on climate change and communicate progress to various stakeholders such as agencies, Congressional overseers, the public, investors, NGOs, the media, and regulated entities. Ensuring pressure on all sides to further demonstrate a rapidly changing risk management landscape. From the initial rollout of the Scorecard in April 2021, it has proven to be an extremely useful tool in creating public pressure for action and is a core part of our FY22 strategy to influence financial regulator action. |
Ceres Global 2023
March 22-24, 2023
Marriott Marquis Times Square, NYC
Ceres Global brings together institutional investors, C-Suite executives, policymakers, and other capital market influencers to accelerate action on the global solutions we need to solve the world’s most urgent sustainability issues.
The climate crisis, water scarcity, deforestation and social inequity are plaguing the health and prosperity of our global communities, impacting our daily lives and threatening the economic and environmental stability of the world. If we are to solve the most pressing challenges facing the globe today, we must address the systemic and economic issues that fuel them. Join us for Ceres Global in March in New York City to discuss the challenges and advance the solutions for creating a just and inclusive zero emissions economy that protects people and the planet from these existential threats. Together, we will set the course for the collective action needed to build a more just and
sustainable world. |
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. |
Sustainable Innovation Forum (Climate Action)
November 9-10, 2022
Climate Action's Innovation Zone, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt | Online
The Sustainable Innovation Forum 2022 will run alongside COP27, convening heads of state, ministers, CEO’s, investors, UN and multilateral dignitaries, in the largest multi stakeholder event. With a focus on adaptation, mitigation and implementation, the Sustainable Innovation Forum will provide a collaborative platform for governments, business, investors, cities, regions and civil society; push for stronger, more decisive national action plans with clear and consistent strategies and roadmaps; forge cross-sector partnerships to shift action out of silos and leverage ambitious, collaborative global effort; and spotlight effective business action and innovative climate solutions that
will enable us to deliver on the SDGs. Ceres is proud to once again partner with Climate Action for this event. Information regarding Ceres speakers at this event to come. Register today. |
Scaling Up Investor Climate Actions to Achieve Net Zero (The Investor Agenda)
November 10, 2022 | 4:45-6:45pm EET | 10:45am-12:45pm ET
UNFCCC Blue Zone Room 9 - Tutankhamun, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt | Online
A record number of investors are setting net zero goals. Hear from senior representatives of the Investor Agenda alongside asset owners, asset managers, and investor networks at the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) as they 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. Co-hosted by AIGCC, CDP, Ceres, IGCC, IIGCC, PRI and UNEP FI. Ceres' Kirsten Spalding will join the discussion.
Join Virtually. |
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. |
Talkshow Session #1
November 15, 2022 | 4:30-5:30pm EET | 9:30-10:30am ET
WMB Pavilion - Blue Zone, Auditorium B, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt | Online
Ceres' Amit Bando will host a talkshow style session on energy and just transition issues. These sessions will provide a space for Ceres to connect with investors and policy makers on live updates coming from COP sessions. These sessions will be live streamed to Ceres' audiences to allow folks to engage with COP content remotely.
More information on this event, including in-person registration, will be available soon. |
Ceres Roundtable (co-hosted with World Benchmarking Alliance & Council for Inclusive Capitalism)
November 15, 2022 | 12-1:30pm EET | 5-6:30am ET
Climate Action's Innovation Zone, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt
Ceres' Amit Bando, partnered with World Benchmarking Alliance and Council for Inclusive Capitalism, will host a roundtable session on Private Finance: how do we hold the finance sector to sustainability action.
The Innovation Zone welcomes all climate leaders, pioneers and practitioners. Entrance is free, but pre-registration is required.
More information on how to register for this in-person event is coming soon. |
Talkshow #2
November 17, 2022 | 5:30-6:30pm EET | 10:30-11:30am ET
WMB Pavilion - Blue Zone, Auditorium A, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt | Online
Ceres' Amit Bando will host a talkshow style session on solutions, what is working and what more could be done after COP. These sessions will provide a space for Ceres to connect with investors and policy makers on live updates coming from COP sessions. These sessions will be live streamed to Ceres' audiences to allow folks to engage with COP content remotely.
More information, including in-person registration, will be available soon. |
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Fireside chat
[Date and time coming soon]
Climate Action Stage, Innovation Zone, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt | Online
Ceres will host a fireside chat focusing on a just and inclusive economy as aligned with climate justice.
The Innovation Zone welcomes all climate leaders, pioneers and practitioners. Entrance is free, but pre-registration is required. |
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 (EV) Alliance will also host its first private in-person annual meeting at the VERGE 22 Conference. Please contact Brandon Jones to learn more about Corporate EV Alliance membership. |
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. See more information here. |
 Forum III: Shaping the future of responsible steel
October 30-November 1, 2022
Memphis, TN
This vital multi-stakeholder event will bring together the leaders shaping, accelerating, and driving forward steel decarbonization and broader responsible practices. You’ll hear from the best minds in the industry about the most important challenges and opportunities facing the whole steel supply chain. Key themes will include growing the demand for ResponsibleSteel certification; creating a united supply chain; and finance focus. Join Ceres' Dan Seligman in-person in Memphis and 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 as well as joining a fireside chat on: Decarbonizing the Supply Chain: Addressing and Measuring Scope 3 Emissions, with Janelle Meyers, CSO of Kellogg's at 2:30pm 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. |
 Incorporating Climate Competence into the Board Agenda (The Boston Club - The Corporate Board Committee)
November 5, 2022, 5-6:30pm ET
Boston, MA
The Corporate Board Committee invites you to attend an education event on the topic of climate as a critical issue for the board. Speakers will describe climate change as a serious risk for companies, provide an overview of the regulatory environment, and discuss the concerns of investors and stakeholders. Steven Rothstein joins Judith Judson, Head of US Strategy at National Grid, to speak on this ESG climate focused topic, followed by an open Q&A. Register today. |
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. |
TEDxBoston - November - Planetary Stewardship
November 13-14, 2022
Across Boston, MA
Join us for our inaugural Planetary Stewardship Event that will elevate transformative ideas on climate and establish Boston as a hub for driving powerful ideas toward global climate and sustainability solutions. Timed to align with the United Nations’ Climate Change Conference, this 2-day event is designed to spotlight actionable ideas for human activity to achieve a sustainable relationship with the planet’s natural systems. 100 talks from a broad range of experts will explore how research and scaling of technologies and practices can bring us closer toward planetary stewardship goals.
The talks will take place at 5 anchor sites across historic Boston (New England Aquarium, GBH, MIT Media Lab, The ‘Quin House, Codman Academy). Mindy Lubber will join TedxBoston at the New England Aquarium on November 14 at 10:30am ET. See the schedule here and be sure to register today. |
AIM Summit
November 21-22, 2022
Jumeirah Emirates Towers DIFC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Online
Launched in 2015, AIM Summit is a Leading Alternative Investment Management Summit gathering and connecting investors and managers in the world of alternatives (Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Private Debt, Digital Assets, FinTech) with global industry leaders. AIM Summit is a platform for discussions on investment developments, global market conditions, latest trends and acts as a networking forum for future business opportunities. The only conference of its nature and magnitude organized and orchestrated by the industry in an intimate setup to induce real discussions on the best practices and know-how. Amit Bando joins the discussion.
Register today. |
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. |
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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