Dear John,
As water scarcity and pollution continue to threaten communities and economies—by 2030 global water demand is expected to exceed supply by 56%—we are also witnessing the world’s ecosystems deteriorating at a disastrous pace. These crises go hand in hand.
Ecosystems depend on water. Our rivers, lakes, and wetlands teem with life, but this rich biodiversity can quickly degrade when water is polluted, or there is simply not enough of it to maintain healthy ecosystems and species. Just as ecosystems rely on clean water to thrive, freshwater supplies depend on nature’s systems for storing, filtering, and moving water.
Please join us for Ceres Global sessions exploring the business risks posed by the water crisis and biodiversity loss and what the private sector can do to mitigate this double-sided threat to humanity and economies. |
Keynote: Tackling Nature Loss and Biodiversity Decline
With Leslie Cordes, Vice President, Programs, Ceres (Moderator); Tony Goldner, Executive Director, Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD); and Adam Kanzer, Head of Stewardship – Americas, BNPP
 
Nature and biodiversity loss expose businesses and their investors to operational, regulatory, litigation, and reputational risk. With over half of global GDP dependent on nature, companies, investors, and society more broadly are paying increased attention to the need to address this systemic challenge. Companies must take swift action to assess and address their impacts and dependencies on nature in their climate transition plans. |
Bolstering the Case for Acting on Water Risk
With Judy Adler, Vice President, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), Gap Inc. & President, Gap Foundation; Michael Frerichs, Illinois State Treasurer; Janet Ranganathan, Managing Director, Strategy, Learning and Results • Research Data and Innovation, World Resources Institute (Moderator); and Anne Simpson, Global Head of Sustainability, Franklin Templeton
Water is the lifeblood of every human and economy, yet we continue to treat water as though it is infinite and free. More than half of companies listed on the S&P 500 and other prominent indices are exposed to medium-to-high water risks. Industries that fail to manage water risks face financial impacts through restricted supply and reputational damage. The investor-led Valuing Water Finance Initiative makes the business case for action on water risk and helps drive companies to make large-scale changes needed to ensure more resilient and sustainable water supplies. |
The Path Forward for Investors on Biodiversity
With Mary Beth Gallagher, Director of Engagement, Domini Impact Investments; Michela Gregory, Director, ESG Services, NEI Investments; Julie Nash, Senior Program Director, Food and Forests, Ceres (Moderator); and Andrew Niebler, Co-Founder, EVP & General Counsel, Karner Blue Capital, LLC
There is growing recognition that the escalating risks related to biodiversity and nature loss need urgent action but have been under-addressed. Why, where, and how are investors tackling such an expansive challenge? Pathways forward are emerging for how investors can evaluate and mitigate these risks. |
We hope you can join us for Ceres Global in NYC as we 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. |
We look forward to seeing you there!
Thank you,
The Ceres Global Team
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