Ceres
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization working with the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through powerful networks and advocacy, Ceres tackles the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.
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03-13-20
Investors and Companies Urge States to Adopt Transportation and Climate Initiative, a ‘once-in-a-generation Opportunity’
A diverse group of investors, companies, trade associations, institutions, and organizations across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are urging the region’s governors today to band together and create a clean transportation future that enables economic growth.
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03-10-20
Ceres 2020 in New York is Canceled; Going Digital
After extensive deliberation and with great sadness, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Ceres 2020 in New York in-person convening due to the outbreak of the coronavirus.
While we cannot predict exactly how the situation with the coronavirus will unf...
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02-28-20
Feeding Ourselves Thirsty: Tracking Food Company Progress Toward a Water-Smart Future
For food companies, water management is a business imperative like never before. And as risks of water scarcity and pollution steadily increase, corporate leaders must evaluate the most effective ways to water-proof their business.
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02-03-20
Major Pacific Coast Companies and Institutions Call for Expansion of Cap-and-Invest Programs
More than 20 major companies, healthcare systems and large energy consumers on the Pacific Coast declared their support today for expanding cap-and-invest programs to scale up efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the region.
Adobe, Autodesk, Microsoft, Providenc...
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01-30-20
Investors Press Fast Food Giants to Move Faster and Bolder on Climate and Water Risk Management, One Year Into $11 Trillion Engagement
Investor coalition nearly doubles in a year from $6.5 to more than $11.4 trillion of combined assets under management.
Among six companies, two have publicly committed to science-based climate targets, two
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01-27-20
Major Companies Join New Alliance to Accelerate Transition to Electric Vehicles
Ceres announces the launch of a new alliance to help companies accelerate the transition to electric vehicles, a key component of tackling the climate crisis.
The Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance will help member companies make and achieve bold commitments to fleet electrification, and ...
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01-21-20
BlackRock CEO Letter on Sustainable Investing Is a Game Changer for the Global Investor and Corporate Community
CEO Larry Fink’s annual letter released today announcing that sustainability is at the center of BlackRock’s investment practices is a major turning point for the world’s largest asset manag...
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12-26-19
Clean Energy Act Will Ensure Virginia is a Leader in the Net-Zero Emissions Future
Ceres welcomes new clean energy legislation unveiled this week by Virginia lawmakers to transform the electricity grid and ensure Virginia leads the way in the transition to a net-zero emissions future.
At a press conference Thursday morning, Virginia Sen. Jennifer McClellan and Dels. Rip ...
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12-17-19
Regional Pact to Tackle Transportation Emissions Presents a Bold Vision for a Clean Transportation Future
Influential companies from across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are praising governors today for advancing plans to modernize the region’s transportation system while reducing pollution from cars and trucks.
Twelve states (Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshi...
