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Food and Agriculture
The profitability of the world’s largest food and agribusiness companies depends on secure access to a reliable supply of commodities, but this secure supply base is increasingly in jeopardy due to climate change, water scarcity, deforestation, and other sustainability issues.
 
Ceres Conference
Join Ceres and hundreds of institutional investors, corporate executives, policymakers and regulators at Ceres 2021 as we call for the urgent, necessary and achievable actions we must take today to transform tomorrow. During this four-day virtual program, speakers and participants will network with...
 
We Are Still In
We Are Still In is a coalition made up of more than more than 3500 investors, companies, mayors, governors, college presidents and other leaders committed to action on climate change. This unprecedented network of networks represents more than 127 million Americans and $6.2 trillion of the U.S....
 
Deforestation
Since 1990, our planet has lost about 129 million hectares of forest, an area equivalent in size to South Africa. Much of this deforestation is driven by agricultural commodity production, a sector that is responsible for between 19% to 29% of all greenhouse gas emissions. Not only is this...
 
Human Rights
The vast number of companies, suppliers, contractors, recruiters and labor brokers involved in today’s global marketplace often obscures the conditions under which work is done and products are made, making identification and eradication of human rights abuses, such as forced labor and human...
 

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As Election Looms, the Trump Administration's Formal Withdrawal of the U.S. From the Global Paris Agreement Goes Into Effect
As Election Looms, the Trump Administration's Formal Withdrawal of the U.S. From the Global Paris Agreement Goes Into Effect
Investors and Labor Leaders Find Hope for Workers in Recovery Efforts to Build Back a More Sustainable Economy
Investors and Labor Leaders Find Hope for Workers in Recovery Efforts to Build Back a More Sustainable Economy
Global Environmental Expert Ma Jun: “Market-based Solutions Are the Best Way to Balance Economic Recovery and Climate Action.”
Global Environmental Expert Ma Jun: “Market-based Solutions Are the Best Way to Balance Economic Recovery and Climate Action.”
Business Disruption and a Just Transition
Business Disruption and a Just Transition
Harvard’s Rebecca Henderson: “Our system is wildly out of balance. We must reimagine capitalism.”
Harvard’s Rebecca Henderson: “Our system is wildly out of balance. We must reimagine capitalism.”
CCLA’s Helen Wildsmith Awarded 2020 Joan Bavaria Award for Her Leadership on Sustainability
CCLA’s Helen Wildsmith Awarded 2020 Joan Bavaria Award for Her Leadership on Sustainability
Feeding Ourselves Thirsty: Tracking Food Company Progress Toward a Water-Smart Future
Feeding Ourselves Thirsty: Tracking Food Company Progress Toward a Water-Smart Future
Unlocking the Power of Policy at Ceres 2020 in New York!
Unlocking the Power of Policy at Ceres 2020 in New York!
Ceres Investor Water Toolkit
Ceres Investor Water Toolkit
One Year Later, Companies and Investors Are ‘Still In’ the Paris Agreement
One Year Later, Companies and Investors Are ‘Still In’ the Paris Agreement
Ceres’ New Analysis of Large Global Companies Links Sustainability Performance with Strong Governance Systems
Ceres’ New Analysis of Large Global Companies Links Sustainability Performance with Strong Governance Systems
Ceres’ New Analysis of Large Global Companies Links Sustainability Performance with Strong Governance Systems
Ceres’ New Analysis of Large Global Companies Links Sustainability Performance with Strong Governance Systems
WATCH: David Lear, Vice President of Sustainability at Dell
WATCH: David Lear, Vice President of Sustainability at Dell
WATCH: Geisha Williams, PG&E, CEO and President
WATCH: Geisha Williams, PG&E, CEO and President
WATCH: Val Smith, Citi, Managing Director and Global Head, Corporate Sustainability
WATCH: Val Smith, Citi, Managing Director and Global Head, Corporate Sustainability
WATCH: Andrew Plepler, Bank of America, Global Head of ESG
WATCH: Andrew Plepler, Bank of America, Global Head of ESG
WATCH: Catherine Gunsbury, General Mills, Director of Sustainability and Transparency
WATCH: Catherine Gunsbury, General Mills, Director of Sustainability and Transparency
New Investor Toolkit: Investor Voices on Water
New Investor Toolkit: Investor Voices on Water
Ceres Launches New Investor Guide to Engage Food Sector on Sustainability Risks
Ceres Launches New Investor Guide to Engage Food Sector on Sustainability Risks
Ceres Report Proposes New 21st Century Electric Utility Model Aligned with Clean Energy Goals
Ceres Report Proposes New 21st Century Electric Utility Model Aligned with Clean Energy Goals
Sustainability Reporting: Ceres Catalyzes a Worldwide Movement
Sustainability Reporting: Ceres Catalyzes a Worldwide Movement
The Climate Declaration Hits Broadway…
The Climate Declaration Hits Broadway…
Business Leaders: New 54.5 mpg Standard Good for Automakers, Consumers and Economy
Business Leaders: New 54.5 mpg Standard Good for Automakers, Consumers and Economy
VIDEO: Sales, Profit, Consumer Cost Impacts of New 54.5 MPG Standards
VIDEO: Sales, Profit, Consumer Cost Impacts of New 54.5 MPG Standards
2012 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Stephanie Rico, Vice President, Environmental Affairs of Wells Fargo
2012 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Stephanie Rico, Vice President, Environmental Affairs of Wells Fargo
2012 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Julie Gorte, SVP for Sustainable Investing of PAX World
2012 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Julie Gorte, SVP for Sustainable Investing of PAX World
2012 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Timothy Smith, Senior Vice President of Walden Asset Management
2012 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Timothy Smith, Senior Vice President of Walden Asset Management
2012 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Jack Ehnes, CEO of CalSTRS
2012 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Jack Ehnes, CEO of CalSTRS
2012 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Michael Jantzi, CEO of Sustainalytics
2012 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Michael Jantzi, CEO of Sustainalytics
2012 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Janet Ranganathan, VP for Science and Research of World Resources Institute
2012 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Janet Ranganathan, VP for Science and Research of World Resources Institute
2012 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Kathrin Winkler, VP, Chief Sustainability Officer of EMC
2012 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Kathrin Winkler, VP, Chief Sustainability Officer of EMC
2012 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Damon A. Silvers, Director of Policy and Special Counsel of AFL-CIO
2012 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Damon A. Silvers, Director of Policy and Special Counsel of AFL-CIO
2012 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Carl Pope, Former Director of the Sierra Club
2012 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Carl Pope, Former Director of the Sierra Club
2012 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Mindy Lubber, President of Ceres
2012 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Mindy Lubber, President of Ceres
2011 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Alex Liftman, Global Environmental Executive of Bank of America
2011 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Alex Liftman, Global Environmental Executive of Bank of America
2011 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Peter Kinder, Co-founder of KLD Research & Analytics
2011 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Peter Kinder, Co-founder of KLD Research & Analytics
2011 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Jonathan Jacoby, Policy & Campaigns Manager, Private Sector Development of Oxfam America
2011 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Jonathan Jacoby, Policy & Campaigns Manager, Private Sector Development of Oxfam America
2011 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Kathrin Winkler, Vice President, Chief Sustainability Officer of EMC
2011 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Kathrin Winkler, Vice President, Chief Sustainability Officer of EMC
2011 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Caterina Conti, Executive Vice President of Anvil
2011 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Caterina Conti, Executive Vice President of Anvil
2011 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Anna Walker, Senior Manager, Worldwide Government Affairs & Public Policy of Levi Strauss & Co
2011 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Anna Walker, Senior Manager, Worldwide Government Affairs & Public Policy of Levi Strauss & Co
2011 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Dr. Zhengrong Shi, CEO & Chairman of the Board of Directors of Suntech
2011 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Dr. Zhengrong Shi, CEO & Chairman of the Board of Directors of Suntech
2011 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Stephen Starbuck, Partner, Climate Change & Sustainability Services of Ernst & Young
2011 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Stephen Starbuck, Partner, Climate Change & Sustainability Services of Ernst & Young
2011 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Christopher Miller, Director, Corporate Consciousness of Seventh Generation
2011 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Christopher Miller, Director, Corporate Consciousness of Seventh Generation
2011 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Amy Roberts, Vice President, Government Affairs of Outdoor Industry Association
2011 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Amy Roberts, Vice President, Government Affairs of Outdoor Industry Association
2011 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Conrad MacKerron, Senior Program Director of As You Sow
2011 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Conrad MacKerron, Senior Program Director of As You Sow
2011 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Michael McGuire, Chairman of Wiser Solar
2011 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Michael McGuire, Chairman of Wiser Solar
2011 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Craig Coulter, Business Manager of UL Environment
2011 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Craig Coulter, Business Manager of UL Environment
2011 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Tedd Saunders, President, Ecological Solutions; Chief Sustainability Officer, The Saunders Hotel Group
2011 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Tedd Saunders, President, Ecological Solutions; Chief Sustainability Officer, The Saunders Hotel Group
2011 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Ian Simm, Chief Executive of Impax
2011 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Ian Simm, Chief Executive of Impax
2011 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Steven J. Schueth, President of First Affirmative
2011 Ceres Conference - An Interview with Steven J. Schueth, President of First Affirmative

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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.

Our mission: Ceres is transforming the economy to build a sustainable future for people and the planet. 

In response to the Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989, Ceres was founded by a group of forward-looking investors and environmentalists who had a vision for a better way of doing business. Led by Joan Bavaria, they began to re-evaluate the role and responsibility of companies as stewards of the environment and agents of economic and social change.

Today, with more than 30 years of leadership and proven results, we’re more confident than ever in the business case for sustainability. We know a just and sustainable global economy benefits both people and the planet. And we know that investors and companies that integrate sustainability into decision-making outperform their peers.

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