We’re excited to share our newest resource to help companies create leading climate transition action plans (CTAPs). This first-of-its-kind guidance includes 45 real-world examples from companies like Ball Corporation, General Mills, Mars, and National Grid. Download the report to learn how to set science-based targets, ensure a just transition, and integrate climate goals into your core business strategy: https://lnkd.in/epgDDAV9 #ClimateAction #ClimateTransition
Ceres, Inc.
Capital Markets
Boston, MA 30,852 followers
Sustainability is the bottom line.
About us
Ceres is a nonprofit advocacy organization working to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more just, and sustainable world. United under a shared vision, our powerful networks of investors and companies are proving sustainability is the bottom line – changing markets and sectors from the inside out. For more information, visit ceres.org.
- Website
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http://www.ceres.org
External link for Ceres, Inc.
- Industry
- Capital Markets
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Boston, MA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1989
- Specialties
- climate change, corporate engagement, sustainability, oil and gas, insurance, public policy, cleantech, institutional investors, corporate accountability, transportation, energy, renewable energy, and climate risk
Locations
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Primary
99 Chauncy Street
6th Floor
Boston, MA 02118, US
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369 Pine Street, Suite 620
San Francisco, CA 94104, US
Employees at Ceres, Inc.
Updates
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#ICYMI: The EPA awarded $4.3. billion in funding to help states and municipalities advance climate initiatives to reduce pollution, spur economic growth, and create local jobs in communities across the country. Here are some of the programs we're excited to see get off the ground: The Colorado Decarbonization Accelerator will implement projects aimed at tackling climate pollution across multiple sectors including buildings, clean power, industry, transportation, and waste. https://lnkd.in/drdH5q2N The New England Heat Pump Accelerator will fund projects in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island to rapidly accelerate the adoption of heat pumps in more than 500,000 single-family and multifamily residential buildings. https://lnkd.in/dHqGnBPz Illinois will fund measures focused on building and industry decarbonization, freight electrification, climate-smart agriculture, and renewable energy deployment. https://lnkd.in/d-9xQXHN Michigan will use its grant to accelerate siting, zoning, and permitting of renewable energy to help spur the adoption of renewable energy at the scale and pace needed to reach Michigan's newly passed 100% clean energy law. https://lnkd.in/dxc2eMyX The Minnesota Climate-Smart Food Systems project will focus on food system decarbonization to improve public health and well-being. https://lnkd.in/dZAX6vEt New Jersey, in partnership with Connecticut, Delaware, and Maine will build out a medium and heavy-duty charging corridor along Interstate 95 through the Clean Corridor Coalition. https://lnkd.in/dheRHb-3 The Atlantic Conservation Coalition is a regional approach among North Carolina, Maryland, South Carolina, and Virginia to achieve carbon sequestration of coastal, wetlands, peatlands, forest, and urban forests https://lnkd.in/enrTsrPY Oregon will work to reduce climate pollution from multiple sectors including buildings, transportation, and waste. https://lnkd.in/gwn9epkG The RISE-PA grant will reduce climate pollution in the industrial sector through a competitive grants program and incentives for small-, medium-, and large-scale decarbonization projects. https://lnkd.in/dcnZZixF Virginia's Priority Methane Reduction Projects grant will help reduce methane pollution by establishing a competitive grant program for projects at coal mines and landfills. https://lnkd.in/dNTiT3qe
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What happens after companies make commitments to a shareholder proposal? Our latest report analyzes the implementation of corporate climate commitments following resolutions filed in 2021. The results highlight a substantial level of follow-through by companies on their promises to address climate risks and opportunities and responsiveness to the requests of shareholders: 📊 73% of corporate commitments made in response to the withdrawal of shareholder resolutions were fully or mostly implemented. 📊 94% of 18 majority votes were implemented in some capacity, with 61% fully or mostly implemented. 📊 84% of implemented corporate commitments and 77% implemented majority votes were assessed as high or medium quality by investors. https://lnkd.in/eR-cBEjj
From Commitment to Implementation: An Analysis of Corporate Climate Actions from the 2021 Proxy Season
ceres.org
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The Net Zero Asset Managers (NZAM) initiative has released its latest Target Disclosures Report, which highlights the increase in voluntary, individual net zero commitments and targets from the asset management industry over time. 📊 Total number of asset managers that have set individual initial targets increased to 264. 📊 Most targets focus on real economy decarbonisation. Decarbonisation targets are the predominant target type (62.5%), followed by alignment targets (53%), and engagement targets (23%). 📊 98% have set interim targets for/before 2030, with 26% targeting as early as 2025. https://lnkd.in/eqiieMVf
Net Zero Asset Managers initiative publishes report on signatories’ target disclosures as the initiative grows to over 325 signatories
https://www.netzeroassetmanagers.org
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The global chip industry’s heavy reliance—and impact—on water is becoming a critical vulnerability for the fast-growing industry and tech companies that need semiconductors for their products. Kirsten James highlights how investors can encourage companies to leverage leading practices and opportunities to work with peers and stakeholders on solutions. https://lnkd.in/eFmThS2Z World Economic Forum
Semiconductor manufacturing and big tech's water challenge
weforum.org
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With insurers facing mounting claims from climate-fueled disasters, our new report highlights best practices from insurers - and provides recommendations for companies and regulators including: ✅ Establish common methodologies and scenario analysis frameworks ✅ Set clear board and management oversight for climate issues ✅ Invest in tools to measure greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes ✅ Engage constructively on climate policy and regulatory development Download the report to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eH8qhSpD
Navigating Climate Risks: Progress and Challenges in U.S. Insurance Sector Disclosures
ceres.org
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This proxy season, investors signaled a strong message from Wall Street: that climate risks and opportunities are material to business profits, and attempts to limit this consideration are detrimental to sustainable growth and market resilience. Read more from The Very Rev Kirsten Snow Spalding: https://lnkd.in/gu3wWd5w Reuters Events Sustainable Business Karen Luckhurst
Comment: Why climate-related shareholder resolutions are vital for markets
reuters.com
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🌟 We're excited to have Gina McCarthy, first White House National Climate Advisor and former U.S. EPA Administrator, as a keynote speaker at our 35th Anniversary Gala! 🌍✨ Don't miss your chance to hear from Gina and her fellow speakers — Ian Simm, Founder and CEO of Impax Asset Management, Javier Quiñones, CEO and CSO of IKEA U.S. and our very own Mindy Lubber. 📍 Pier Sixty, New York City 📆 October 23 ⏰ 5:30pm Cocktail Reception 🍽️ 7pm Dinner and Program 🎟 Reserve your spot now for #Ceres35: https://lnkd.in/e8ZMfnsQ
Ceres 35th Anniversary Gala
events.ceres.org
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Our new report is here to guide companies through the development of effective climate transition action plans (CTAPs). With insights from industry leaders and real-world examples, this comprehensive report highlights best practices in sustainability, climate risk management, and policy advocacy: https://lnkd.in/epgDDAV9 #ClimateAction #ClimateTransition
Blueprint for Implementing a Leading Climate Transition Action Plan
ceres.org
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A seismic shift is underway from governments and regulators around the world responding to mounting pressure to address climate change. At #GreenFin24, Grant Harrison and Mindy Lubber discussed the new era of corporate climate disclosure: https://buff.ly/3y156WJ
A New Era of Corporate Climate Disclosure with Mindy Lubber of Ceres
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