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. |
Ceres Global
March 22-24, 2023
Marriott Marquis Times Square, NYC
Join us for Ceres Global in March in New York City to discuss the progress we’ve made and the challenges we still face in advancing the equitable solutions for creating a more just and inclusive economy that protects people and the planet from these existential threats. We will highlight the leading investment and business practices and the innovative global initiatives paving the way for a zero emissions and water-secure future.
The 3-day event will set the course for the accelerated global action needed in the year ahead and beyond to achieve our bold sustainability goals and seize on the enormous opportunities in the transition. Register to secure the early bird discount by February 8. |
Financing a Net Zero Economy Recordings Now Available On Demand
Recordings are now available for sessions from “Financing a Net Zero Economy,” the one day event last September in New York City focused on bank leaders, bank investors and civil society establishing climate transition plans. Register for free to access the recordings. |
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UPCOMING CERES EVENTS AND WEBINARS | |
Climate and 401(k) Plans: The DOL’s New Rule Levels the Field for ESG
February 6, 2023, 3-4pm ET
Online
In recent years, regulations from the Department of Labor (DOL) on how to address environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations in retirement plans have introduced contradictory and confusing rules for plan sponsors. The DOL has finalized a new rule that clarifies how plan sponsors can factor ESG considerations into investment decisions under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
Following a review of the nearly 900 comments submitted to the proposal in 2021, the DOL has published its final rule, Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights, which will take effect on January 30, 2023. The rule confirms that evaluating ESG factors in investment selection is consistent with fiduciary duty and acknowledges that ESG factors are no different than other material risk-return factors. Join Ceres, Environmental Defense Fund, and a panel of key stakeholders, including Martin J. Walsh and Lisa M. Gomez from the U.S. Department of Labor, for this webinar welcoming the rule and unpacking the details. |
Inclusive Insurance: A U.S. Roadmap for Climate-Related Disasters
February 22, 2023, 1pm ET
Online
Insurance is one important tool for financial protection from the economic shocks of disasters. However, many people most in need of economic resources for recovery face a disaster insurance system that is inaccessible, unaffordable, and not designed for their needs. A new report by Ceres offers a roadmap for how local, state, and federal regulators and policymakers can improve the disaster insurance system to make it more inclusive. In this webinar, we will hear from public and private sector experts about the state of disaster recovery in the U.S. and the role insurance plays in financial protection. Participants will also discuss where our current insurance system falls short in
protecting those households most harmed by climate-driven disasters, and explore the opportunities for change within our current regulatory, legal, and market structures. |
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Net Zero Intensives for Asset Owners
February 1-2, 2023
Amalgamated Bank Headquarters, New York City, NY
Confluence Philanthropy's Net Zero Intensive will convene a handful of decision-makers from leading philanthropies and family offices and their investment advisors in an immersive learning environment. The purpose of this one and a half day meeting is to explore the key questions that are obstructing philanthropies from committing to a Net Zero investment strategy. Confluence’s goal is for the foundations and family offices in our membership to invest in the solutions that accelerate the transition to a low-carbon and just economy that limits warming to 1.5oC. Speakers will provide expertise on critical issue area and represent a cross section of viewpoints on policy and finance.
Register to attend today.
Mindy Lubber, Ceres CEO and President, joins session: "Owning What You Own to Reach Net Zero," on February 1 at 3:30-4:15pm ET. |
GreenBiz 23
February 14-16, 2023
Scottsdale, AZ
Ceres is proud to partner with GreenBiz 23, the premier gathering of sustainable business leaders, will deliver the insight and inspiration you need to accelerate change—and your career. Join more than 1,600 professionals in Scottsdale, Arizona, February 14-16, to be part of this powerful community. Register today with the 10% discount code: GB23CERES.
Steven Rothstein, Managing Director, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, joins session "A New Era for Sustainability Disclosure" on February 14 at 3:45pm MT. |
ESG Investing (Pensions & Investments)
April 11-12, 2023
Chicago, IL
Despite the recent backlash from some questioning the risk-return outcomes of environmental, social and governance investing, advances in data and research have proven it is not a fad. More institutional allocators today use ESG to manage risk and pursue alpha opportunities in their investment process. P&I’s ESG Investing Conference will deepen the conversation on how allocators are integrating ESG factors via several approaches and target outcomes. Register today.
Benjamin Tabor, Director, Investor Network, joins the speaker list for this event. |
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