Ceres
Our Mission: Ceres is transforming the economy to build a just and sustainable future for people and the planet.
Ceres is a nonprofit organization working with the most influential capital market leaders to solve the world’s greatest sustainability challenges. Through our powerful networks and global collaborations of investors, companies, and nonprofits, we drive action and inspire equitable market-based and policy solutions throughout the economy to build a just and sustainable future. For more information, visit ceres.org and follow @CeresNews.
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08-25-23
New Benchmark Analysis of U.S. Banks Reveals Inconsistencies Between Climate Goals and Climate Lobbying Practices
A new benchmark analysis of 13 of the largest banks operating in the United States reveals significant inconsistencies between the banks’ public climate commitments and their direct and indirect climate lobbying practices.
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08-09-23
New Research Shows Insurance Sector Has Significant Exposure to Fossil Fuel Assets Despite Vulnerability to Climate Change
A new report unveiled today finds that the U.S. insurance sector held $536 billion in fossil-fuel related assets in 2019, despite some insurers citing climate-related risk and natural disasters as factors in raising premiums and/or dropping coverage
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08-04-23
New Analysis Introduces Framework To Help Investors and Companies Understand True Value of Water Stewardship
A new analysis highlights an innovative approach for investors and companies that aims to strengthen the business case for water action and shows where corporate boards and executives should prioritize investments for the greatest impact on their business and society.
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07-26-23
New Report Highlights U.S. Insurance Sector's Efforts in Addressing Climate Change Risk
A new report released today by the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets and the California Department of Insurance reveals that insurance companies are pursuing a wide variety of strategies to manage the increasing risks associated with climate change.
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07-24-23
Companies Applaud As Four States Take Action To Bring More Clean Cars and Trucks to Their Roads
Major companies and employers across the U.S. are applauding recent action in four states to advance ambitious clean vehicle standards, the latest signal of the growing momentum toward zero-emission vehicles and clean transportation policy.
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06-07-23
Citing Climate Crisis’ Risk to Public Health and Industry, Health Care Providers Reaffirm Responsible Business Practices
Five major U.S. health care systems today released an open statement affirming their commitment to responsible business practices that take the severe public health and financial risks of the climate crisis into account.
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06-06-23
Evening With Ceres
Evening with Ceres gathers business leaders, philanthropists, and changemakers who share a commitment to building a just and sustainable world.
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05-31-23
New Report Outlines Inclusive Insurance’s Potential To Fill Gaps in the Recovery of South Carolina’s Households From Climate-Related Disasters
Ceres and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) released a new report today that provides a comprehensive review of the current resources available to households for post-disaster economic recovery in South Carolina
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05-24-23
Updated Analysis Shows Dramatic Variation of Methane Emissions Among U.S. Oil and Gas Producers
Ceres and Clean Air Task Force, with analysis from ERM, today released the third annual report, Benchmarking Methane and other GHG Emissions of Oil and Natural Gas Production in the United States, which analyzes the production-based emissions of the largest oil and gas producers.
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05-17-23
LEAD On a Clean Economy Brings Companies and Investors to Capitol Hill With United Call To Bolster America’s Clean Energy Momentum
Dozens of large companies and investors are taking to Capitol Hill this week to participate in LEAD on a Clean Economy 2023, a two-day advocacy event that will bring business leaders into direct meetings with members of Congress and the Biden administration.
