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EVENTS
CERES 2024
Planned events around the country by CERES
CERES 2024
Planned events around the country by CERES
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Peter Burgess COMMENTARY
Peter Burgess
HIGHLIGHTED EVENT GreenFin 24 Ceres at GreenFin 24 (GreenBiz) June 17-19, 2024 Javits Center, New York, NY Ceres is proud to be an elevated GreenFin 24 Convening partner. Join Ceres issue experts and other sustainable finance professionals to harness the power of capital markets to realize a net zero economy. Form valuable connections with leading finance, investment and sustainability professionals, get up to speed on emerging trends, and discover the latest products and services to accelerate your organization's sustainability strategy. Rates go up tomorrow, April 12! Register today for the best rate with code GFC20 for an additional 20% discount. The Ceres at GreenFin 24 program includes:
- 'From Disclosure to Action: Implementing a Leading Climate Transition Action Plan' half-day tutorial led by Laura Draucker, Ph.D., Senior Director, Climate and Energy, Corporate Climate Action, Ceres, focused on critical sustainable finance and investment best practices to level up organizations' strategy.
- 'Powering Through the Pushback: Freedom to Invest' session led by Andrew Collier, Director, Freedom to Invest, Ceres.
- 'Financing a Just and Equitable Net Zero Transition' session addressing the importance and challenges of transition financing.
UPCOMING CERES EVENTS & WEBINARS Meeting Investor Expectations: Introducing the Nature Action 100 Company Benchmark Meeting Investor Expectations: Introducing the Nature Action 100 Company Benchmark May 2, 2024, 10am ET Online Nature Action 100 is a global investor engagement initiative focused on driving greater corporate ambition and action to reduce nature and biodiversity loss. More than 200 institutional investors are participating in the initiative and engaging 100 focus companies in key sectors to take timely and necessary action to protect and restore nature and ecosystems. Explore how corporate progress will be assessed toward the Nature Action 100 Investor Expectations of Companies based on the newly released indicators of the initiative's forthcoming company benchmark. Register for the Benchmark Webinar Building Board Expertise on Sustainability Building Board Expertise on Sustainability (Online Course) May 6-June 21, 2024 Online Ceres, in collaboration with the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, is proud to announce the second cohort for an online executive education program for corporate boards of directors. Building Board Expertise on Sustainability is a comprehensive online program that brings together business and sustainability experts from Ceres, Michigan Ross Executive Education, the Erb Institute, and other nonprofit leaders to deliver a unique educational experience and provide the essential skills needed by every board member in today's rapidly evolving board rooms. Register for the Online Course Our most recent public events and webinars are below. All of our past Ceres public events and webinars are listed here to view at your leisure. Please reach out to info@ceres.org if you have any questions. (Webinar) The New Era of Transparency: A Briefing on the SEC’s Climate Disclosure Rule, April 8, 2024 Check back for the post-event page link when our new website rolls out next week! (Interview) GreenMoney Interviews: Kirsten James on Ceres’ Valuing Water Finance Initiative, April 2024 issue (Webinar) Building Climate-Ready Boards Through Sustainability Expertise (Michigan Ross and Ceres), March 27, 2024 (Webinar) How a Board Can Best Frame ESG in a Partisan World (Directors & Boards), March 14, 2024
PARTNER EVENTS
Innovation Unleashed: A Spotlight on Cutting-Edge Charging Technologies for EVs Innovation Unleashed: A Spotlight on Cutting-Edge Charging Technologies for EVs (Reuters Events) April 11, 2024 Online As the world accelerates towards a sustainable and electrified future, the need for a robust charging network is more critical than ever. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving transportation landscape, this Reuters Events webinar is your passport to understanding the pivotal role of charging infrastructure in reshaping the automotive landscape. Join industry experts and thought leaders as we explore the latest charging innovations, challenges, and policy landscapes driving the global electrification wave. Steven Clarke, Program Director, Climate and Energy, Ceres, will moderate this webinar. Register today.
BloombergNEF | Bloomberg Finance LP BNEF Summit (Bloomberg NEF) April 16-17, 2024 InterContinental New York Barclay, New York, NY The BNEF Summit provides the ideas, insights and connections to formulate successful strategies, capitalize on technological change and shape a cleaner, more competitive future. Steven Rothstein, Managing Director, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, will speak on session 'Challenges and Opportunities in Sustainable Finance Under a Polarized Landscape,' on April 16, 4:55pm ET. Register today.
FountainHead RI’s Climate Stocktake Climate Stocktake (FountainHead RI) April 24, 2024, 4:30-9:15pm ET WaterFire Arts Center, Providence, RI The FountainHead RI Climate Stocktake Event stands as a pivotal moment for energy transition leaders, offering a platform to delve into Rhode Island's pioneering strategies in climate action and sustainability. Tailored for professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors driving climate innovation, the event is a prime opportunity to network, gain insights, and actively engage in Rhode Island's burgeoning role in global climate initiatives. Steven Rothstein, Managing Director, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, joins panel 'Exploring the Global Energy Transition and Venture Capital Landscape Post COP28,' at 5:30pm ET. Register today.
Fifth Annual Volatility and Risk Institute - NYU Stern Fifth Annual Volatility and Risk Institute (NYU Stern Volatility and Risk Institute) April 26, 2024, 8:15am-5:30pm ET NYU Kaufman Management Center, New York, NY, and Online The Volatility and Risk Institute will host its annual conference in-person with a Zoom simulcast on Friday, April 26, 2024. The topic is 'Insurance and Rising Climate-Related Risks.' The conference is free and open to the public. Steven Rothstein, Managing Director, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, joins 8:30am panel 'Ceres Report: Climate Risk Management in the U.S. Insurance Sector.' Register today. A New Era of Federal Procurement: Managing Climate Risks and Promoting Sustainable Supply Chains
A New Era of Federal Procurement: Managing Climate Risks and Promoting Sustainable Supply Chains (Security and Sustainability Forum) April 29, 2024, 2-3pm ET Online As the world’s largest buyer of products and services, with roughly $690 billion in products and services purchased each year, the U.S. government has enormous climate-related risks and opportunities in its supply chains. If supply chain disruptions caused by extreme weather and other climate risks are not managed effectively, taxpayers and program delivery—including programs designed to protect our national security—will suffer. On the other hand, if the government collaborates with suppliers around emissions reductions and resilience-building, it can strengthen national security while boosting the economy and protecting the environment. Two proposed Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) amendments, expected to be finalized in 2024, will take giant steps toward making federal supply chains less vulnerable to climate-related risks and more effective in delivering on national security and federal program priorities. Join Ceres and the Security and Sustainability Forum for a comprehensive overview of the proposed rules, including their scope, compliance requirements, and broader relevance to meeting climate goals, saving taxpayers money, and promoting national security. Steven Rothstein, Managing Director, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, will moderate this webinar. Register today.
Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit May 2, 2024 Duke Energy Convention Center, Cincinnati, OH The Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit is the largest sustainability conference, bringing together 600 passionate and visionary leaders to share inspiring, forward-thinking, and solution-oriented ideas that propel us toward a healthier, more resilient, sustainable, and equitable future. Join Fortune 500 powerhouses, innovative entrepreneurs, government officials, sustainability directors, academic, non-profit, and community leaders committed to solving some of the region’s toughest environmental problems while creating a positive economic impact. Dan Saccardi, Program Director, Company Network, Ceres, will join this event. Register today.
Sustainability Data America Sustainability Data America (Environmental Finance) May 13, 2024 360 Madison Ave., New York, NY This one-day event returns as a central source of discussion and learning for the rapidly evolving sustainability data industry. Gain solutions-focused, practical insights on the fast-changing world of sustainability data, enabling you to come away with a practical toolbox of strategies gained through direct interaction with policymakers, investors, issuers, and data providers. Steven Rothstein, Managing Director, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, will speak on the 9:40am panel discussing the current regulatory and political landscape in the run-up to the U.S. elections, and how this impacts sustainability data. Register with code CERES30 for 30% off and lock in an additional 20% early bird discount if you register before March 29.
ALI-CLE Accountants Liability Accountants' Liability 2024 (ALI-CLE) May 16-17, 2024 The Westin Washington DC, Downtown, Washington, DC, and Online Updated each year and featuring private sector as well as government speakers, this conference provides the latest insights on the changing laws, principles, and attitudes shaping the field of accountants’ liability. Attendees range from noted practitioners, general counsel, accounting firms, and regulators, to the SEC and PCAOB—including a keynote address from SEC Chief Accountant Paul Munter. Thomas Riesenberg, Senior Advisor, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, will speak on panel 'The Role Auditors Play in Providing Assurance on ESG Issues,' on May 16, 1:45pm ET. Register today.
ACT Expo 2024 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2024 May 20-23, 2024 Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV Ceres is proud to partner again with ACT Expo 2024. For more than a decade, ACT Expo has been uniting the transportation sector in its effort to reduce emissions from goods movement, the service industry, and passenger transportation, while also driving economic sustainability. This annual event provides fleet operators a unique opportunity to network with the organizations that are helping transform the commercial transportation sector. Register today with discount code 24CER75 to get $75 off registration.
The Future of Food and Beverage USA (Innovation Forum) The Future of Food and Beverage USA (Innovation Forum) May 29-30, 2024 Minneapolis, MN Ceres is proud to be partnered with Innovation Forum’s Future of Food and Beverage USA conference this year. The conference returns in-person this year in Minneapolis with 300+ attendees, 30+ practical sessions and 60+ speakers and will highlight the practical steps key actors can take to build more sustainable, resilient and regenerative food systems. It will bring together leading brands and stakeholders to establish the main areas of opportunity and innovation within the food and beverage industry. Carolyn Ching, Director of Nature, Food and Forests, Ceres, will speak on May 30, 11am CT session 'Insetting 101: A practical guide to measure, verify and account for impact.' Register and get 10% off with code CERES10.
Sustainability Delivery Summit 2024 Sustainability Delivery Summit 2024 (Environmental Analyst) June 24-26, 2024 Boston, MA The Sustainability Delivery Summit, Environment Analyst's 4th annual Global Summit, will bring environmental & sustainability consultants together with sustainability & business leaders, policymakers and stakeholders to reinforce the business case of ESG, learn how to action climate commitments, develop strategies to better collaborate for a sustainable future, and understand who is “walking the walk” in leading the transition. Cynthia McHale, Senior Director, Investor Network, Shareholder Engagement, Ceres, will moderate June 25, 9:05am ET session 6 - 'Plenary: The Investment Community’s Perspective, 'Climate Investment Strategies: The Best of Times, The Worst of Times'.' Register today.
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