Ceres · [email protected]

June 7, 2022 at 11:07 AM

Join us in person at Evening with Ceres in October

To view this email as a web page, go here. “It’s time for a new generation of leadership, to cope with new problems and new opportunities. For there is a new world to be won.”  - John F. Kennedy   October 17, 2022 - 6pm JFK Library - Boston Join us on October 17th …

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  Steven Rothstein · [email protected]

June 5, 2022 at 2:08 PM

Build Your Board’s ESG Competence

To view this email as a web page, go here. Dear John, In company boardrooms across the nation, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues are hot topics. Investors and other stakeholders are increasing the pressure for companies to act, and new regulations …

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  Ceres · [email protected]

June 3, 2022 at 2:34 PM

Join us in September to explore how banks must align to net zero

To view this email as a web page, go here. Dear John, 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 on September 28th in New York for “Finan…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

June 2, 2022 at 9:07 PM

We’re about to review these survey answers

John, will you add your 2¢? To view this email as a web page, go here. Hi John, I’m writing to bump Barbara’s message to the top of your inbox and invite you to share your feedback in Ceres’ Spring Supporter Survey! By taking a minute now, you’re helping us commun…

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  Barbara Seymour, Ceres Survey · [email protected]

May 31, 2022 at 9:07 PM

John: Have feedback for us?

Great! Let's hear it. To view this email as a web page, go here. Dear John, Our supporters turn our mission into action.     That means you!    Which is why it is so important that we hear from you. Can you spend just a minute or two to take our brief Spring Suppo…

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  Ceres · [email protected]

May 25, 2022 at 12:23 PM

Ceres Upcoming Events

To view this email as a web page, go here. 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.  UPC…

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  Ceres · [email protected]

May 24, 2022 at 12:54 PM

Ceres releases new guide to aid U.S. food sector’s climate transition plans

To view this email as a web page, go here. Dear John, The global food system is responsible for approximately 1/3 of global emissions and according to a recent IPCC report, global temperature rise will negatively affect the global economy, food security and the he…

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  Anne Kelly, Ceres · [email protected]

May 18, 2022 at 7:17 PM

Congress urged to LEAD on Climate for the 4th year in a row

To view this email as a web page, go here. Dear John, Last week, more than 100 large companies and investors met with key federal lawmakers on both sides of the aisle as a part of LEAD (Lawmaker Education and Advocacy Day) on Climate 2022. In more than 75 meetings…

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  Ceres · [email protected]

May 15, 2022 at 2:08 PM

One month left 🗓 to nominate your sustainability leader 🦸🏽

To view this email as a web page, go here. Dear John, Nominations for the annual Bavaria Award close in one month on Wednesday, June 15. If you have someone in mind you'd like to nominate, learn more about the criteria today and get started. Learn more about th…

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  Ceres · [email protected]

May 11, 2022 at 3:28 PM

Upcoming 🗓 events to register for now ✅

To view this email as a web page, go here. 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.  UPC…

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  Steven Rothstein · [email protected]

May 10, 2022 at 12:07 PM

U.S. credit unions face climate risks too hazardous to ignore

To view this email as a web page, go here. Dear John, Today, the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets and Filene Research Institute introduced a first-of-its-kind report on the climate-related physical and transition risks facing U.S. credit unions. T…

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  Ceres · [email protected]

April 27, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Upcoming events for John

To view this email as a web page, go here. 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.  UPC…

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  Steven Rothstein, Ceres MATCH deadline · [email protected]

April 22, 2022 at 9:08 PM

Last call for matching gifts —

$5,400 to raise in just a few hours To view this email as a web page, go here. John, I’m sending you a message one final time before our Earth Day MATCH expires at midnight.   We have $5,400 to raise—funds we're at risk of leaving behind—and as Steven wrote to you earli…

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  Steven Rothstein · [email protected]

April 22, 2022 at 3:23 PM

This Earth Day MATCH ends at midnight

... and John, we have $12,420 to raise. To view this email as a web page, go here. John, our Ceres Earth Month match is ending tonight— and I’m asking you to seize the opportunity to double your gift, right now. Today is Earth Day: a moment to come together to hono…

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  Susan Sayers, Ceres MATCH · [email protected]

April 21, 2022 at 1:08 PM

❗This match ends at midnight tomorrow

We’re just $20,025 short of our goal. To view this email as a web page, go here. John, the Ceres community has responded overwhelmingly to our Ceres Earth Month match, and that buoys our spirits.  BUT there’s still $20,025 left to raise and we only have one day to …

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  Mindy Lubber, Ceres · [email protected]

April 19, 2022 at 4:23 PM

Ceres Earth Month MATCH expires soon...

Join me in optimism and action. To view this email as a web page, go here. John, Our Ceres Earth Month MATCH expires in mere days—and I’m writing to ask for your swift action and generous support.  We’re celebrating our 33rd anniversary and Earth Day: occasions to …

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  Ceres Earth Month MATCH · [email protected]

April 15, 2022 at 4:08 PM

All gifts to Ceres now MATCHED

Our top 3 priorities are enclosed → To view this email as a web page, go here. John —  You’ve heard a lot from us over the course of Ceres Earth Month about all we’ve accomplished in the last 33 years.   Now, we’re writing to you about our top three 2022 prioritie…

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  Barbara Seymour, Ceres · [email protected]

April 12, 2022 at 9:07 PM

I asked our Chief Economist your top questions

Listen in to the conversation! To view this email as a web page, go here. Dear John, It’s Ceres Earth Month! We’re taking every opportunity we can to learn about our history, share our accomplishments, and raise the bar for the work ahead.   As Development Direct…

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  Kirsten James, Ceres · [email protected]

April 11, 2022 at 2:04 PM

A new report shows how industry practices threaten global freshwater 💦

To view this email as a web page, go here. Dear John, A first of its kind report was released today, led by Ceres and scientists at the Global Institute for Water Security (GIWS) at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada, which reveals how industry practices are…

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  Ceres · [email protected]

April 6, 2022 at 12:31 PM

Ceres Upcoming Events

To view this email as a web page, go here. 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.  UPC…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

April 5, 2022 at 5:38 PM

Last Call For Quiz Takers!

John… do you know your Ceres history? To view this email as a web page, go here. John, there’s still time to celebrate Ceres’ 33rd anniversary with our newest quiz!  We’re kicking off our first-ever Ceres Earth Month with this look back at three+ decades of impact…

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  Ceres · [email protected]

April 1, 2022 at 2:08 PM

It’s time to nominate your sustainability hero!

The 2022 Bavaria Award is now open for submissions To view this email as a web page, go here. Dear John, Do you have a sustainability hero? Nominations are now open for the annual Joan Bavaria Award. The Joan Bavaria Award is presented annually by Ceres and Trill…

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  Ceres · [email protected]

March 29, 2022 at 4:37 PM

John, ready to test your Ceres IQ?

Celebrate 33 years of impact with this new quiz! To view this email as a web page, go here. John, we’re kicking off Ceres Earth Month by celebrating 33 years of impact for our climate and future.  Of course, there is so much work ahead (and we need you at our sid…

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  Ceres Team · [email protected]

March 24, 2022 at 9:40 PM

Celebrate 33 years of climate impact with our anniversary quiz!

We’re kicking off Earth Month with a look back To view this email as a web page, go here. John, what happened on this very day 33 years ago that spurred the creation of Ceres?  Was it …    … the Canada–United States Free Trade Agreement going into effect?  … the …

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  Ceres · [email protected]

March 23, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Ceres Upcoming Events

To view this email as a web page, go here. 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.  UPC…

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  Kirsten James, Ceres · [email protected]

March 22, 2022 at 4:18 PM

It’s World Water Day

To view this email as a web page, go here. Dear John, Today on World Water Day, we celebrate water and raise awareness for the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water. The latest IPCC report outlines a bleak future for clean water, detailing how the…

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  Steven Rothstein · [email protected]

March 21, 2022 at 6:06 PM

SEC proposed historic climate disclosure rule today

To view this email as a web page, go here. Dear John, 87% of Americans want U.S. companies to be transparent about their impact on people and the planet, according to a recent poll. We know you agree, which is why we are so excited to share that the Securities an…

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  Mindy Lubber, Ceres · [email protected]

March 18, 2022 at 8:20 PM

Ceres Announces the Inaugural Ryan Martel Fellowship

To view this email as a web page, go here. Dear John, I am privileged to announce the inaugural Ryan Martel Fellowship  in honor of Ceres’ esteemed colleague who passed away on March 4, 2022 after a two-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain ca…

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  Anne Kelly, Ceres · [email protected]

March 11, 2022 at 6:02 PM

The State of the Climate

To view this email as a web page, go here. Dear John, There’s been a lot to digest in the news recently. First, the latest IPCC report on climate change raised its warning levels even higher and added “misinformation” to list of problems “delaying urgent adaptati…

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  Ceres · [email protected]

March 9, 2022 at 2:25 PM

New lineup of upcoming events for you

To view this email as a web page, go here. 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.  UPC…

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  Ceres · [email protected]

March 1, 2022 at 1:08 PM

Not all net zero commitments are made equal

To view this email as a web page, go here. Dear John, 2021 saw an increase in corporate net zero commitments, which in turn drove unprecedented growth in the voluntary carbon market. This activity generated new scrutiny of corporate net zero commitments, with some…

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  Ceres · [email protected]

February 23, 2022 at 1:01 PM

We have some upcoming events for you!

To view this email as a web page, go here. 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.  UPC…

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  Ceres · [email protected]

February 15, 2022 at 4:24 PM

The updated Food Emissions 50 benchmark is live today!

To view this email as a web page, go here. Dear John, Today, Ceres released the updated Food Emissions 50 benchmark. The new data, which shows how 50 of the top food companies are making progress in addressing scope 3 emissions, also indicates how many other compa…

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  Ceres · [email protected]

February 9, 2022 at 4:57 PM

Check out these upcoming events from Ceres

To view this email as a web page, go here. 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.  UPC…

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  Ceres · [email protected]

February 8, 2022 at 7:09 PM

The food sector still has a long way to go

To view this email as a web page, go here. Dear John, Few sectors need to address their contributions to the climate crisis more than the food sector, which is responsible for about 1/3 of global GHG emissions. Over the past few years, ambitious commitments from b…

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  Ceres Team · [email protected]

February 7, 2022 at 6:38 PM

❗Deadline extended: become a Ceres Sustainer!

We got an extension - let’s maximize this bonus To view this email as a web page, go here. Monthly Giving BONUS e x t e n d e d (deadline midnight) ACT NOW → Amazing news, John: Our wonderful group of Ceres donors has decided to extend the bonus gift opportunity. …

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  Ceres Team · [email protected]

February 6, 2022 at 2:07 PM

⏰ is ticking to get your monthly gift matched

How you can take ambitious action to create climate solutions To view this email as a web page, go here. ENDS MIDNIGHT: Become a Ceres Sustainer, unlock $50 $100 →  John: We wanted to make sure you saw this note from Dan, Ceres staff member and monthly donor, about the …

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  Dan (monthly Ceres MATCH) · [email protected]

February 4, 2022 at 10:07 PM

Invitation to join me and the Ceres Sustainers

How you can take ambitious action to create climate solutions To view this email as a web page, go here. John: When we talk about ushering in a more just and sustainable future, it can be hard to picture your role.   I’m writing with something you can do right now …

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  Steven Clarke, Ceres · [email protected]

February 3, 2022 at 11:03 PM

It’s a new year. Together, let’s make new commitments.

How monthly giving can help reach Ceres Ambition 2030 goals To view this email as a web page, go here. John: It's a new year and you have an opportunity to make new commitments. Even if you’ve already made some resolutions, there’s room for one more. The lives of y…

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  Mindy Lubber, Ceres · [email protected]

February 1, 2022 at 8:19 PM

John, here’s what we need to do in 2022

To view this email as a web page, go here. Dear John, Progress. That’s what 2021 brought to climate action.   During the past year, the U.S. returned to the Paris Agreement reaffirming our commitment to reach ambitious targets that will reduce planet warming emissi…

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  Ceres · [email protected]

January 26, 2022 at 7:27 PM

Stay updated on all of our events this year

To view this email as a web page, go here. 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.  UPC…

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  Ceres · [email protected]

January 12, 2022 at 1:22 PM

Ceres Upcoming Events

To view this email as a web page, go here. 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.  UPC…

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  Ceres MATCH deadline · [email protected]

January 1, 2022 at 2:07 AM

❗John: this match expires in (3) three hours

$25k of matched funds are on the line. To view this email as a web page, go here. Match closing: $25,000 urgently needed for climate action → This is it, John—a final call to make a 100% tax-deductible gift to Ceres before we close this match in just three hours. …

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  Mindy Lubber, Ceres Match · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 10:07 PM

Please respond: your gift matched

2x-gifts expire at midnight. (100% tax-deductible) To view this email as a web page, go here. Match expires midnight, act now → John: suffice to say, 2021 was a year of both hard-won progress and enduring challenges.  And I don’t know what 2022 will bring. But I d…

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  Brian Sant, Ceres match deadline · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 1:07 PM

MATCH ending midnight – all gifts 100% tax-deductible →

John, make 2x the impact for our climate and future To view this email as a web page, go here. MATCH EXPIRES MIDNIGHT all gifts 100% tax-deductible  2x your impact now John: 2021 ends at midnight, along with this match — and we have an opportunity to drive so muc…

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  Ceres MATCH deadline · [email protected]

December 30, 2021 at 10:07 PM

We have $100,000 to raise by midnight tomorrow

[fwd] Success rests on your shoulders. To view this email as a web page, go here. [match] $100,000 needed by midnight tomorrow. give now → John, we close our match (along with 2021) in just over 24 hours. Please read Leslie’s email (below) if you missed it before.  We h…

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  Leslie Cordes, VP of Programs · [email protected]

December 30, 2021 at 2:07 PM

< 48 hours left to 2x your impact (you give me hope)

All gifts 100% tax-deductible To view this email as a web page, go here. MATCH expires midnight tomorrow Make your 100% tax-deductible gift → John, our year-end match closes at midnight tomorrow along with 2021—don’t leave $$$ on the table. Help us access every p…

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  Susan Sayers, Ceres MATCH · [email protected]

December 29, 2021 at 5:08 PM

John: Don’t miss this chance to double your impact

Make your end-of-year matched gift now. To view this email as a web page, go here. Your matched gift is pending 2x your impact → John: As Ceres’ Chief Development Officer, it’s my charge to ensure that Ceres has the resources needed to meet this moment of climate …

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  Silda Wall Spitzer · [email protected]

December 28, 2021 at 4:07 PM

(all gifts matched) These last few days of 2021 are critical

Will you please join me in supporting Ceres? To view this email as a web page, go here. Your tax-deductible gift is matched Join me in supporting Ceres now → John: I’ve worked in the private, public and nonprofit sectors, in areas from human rights, to climate cha…

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  Barbara Seymour, Ceres Match · [email protected]

December 27, 2021 at 12:07 PM

[alert] Your gift to Ceres is now matched →

Hitting this target will take a groundswell of support. To view this email as a web page, go here. Starts NOW: Your tax-deductible gift is MATCHED → John, right now a generous donor is offering to match gifts to Ceres up to $100,000—a target we’re relying on your …

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