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Ceres is a nonprofit advocacy organization working to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, just, and more resilient economy. With powerful networks of investors and companies, we are proving sustainability is the bottom line.
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See you at the Seaport Hotel in Boston on Monday, October 6!
📣 Evening with Ceres is moving venues!
On Oct 6, join us at the Seaport Hotel Boston for our celebration of Inspiring Innovation & Impact.

✨ Doors open at 6 PM for cocktails, program begins at 7 pm.

Not even a government shutdown can stop us from coming together. events.ceres.org/eveningwithc...
Rising energy demand underscores a critical need for clean energy financing. Banks are the key to this critical financing.

This report analyzes the how four banks are assessing the emissions intensity of energy financing and provides recommendations

Download for free: https://bit.ly/48TcKmb
Ratios for the Energy Transition
This report analyzes the approaches that four banks— JPMorganChase, Citi, RBC, BNP Paribas—are taking to assess the emissions intensity of current and future energy financing via the Energy Supply Rat...
www.ceres.org
November 13, 2025 at 4:07 PM
“The launch of the Tropical Forest Forever Facility is an encouraging sign that global financial flows are beginning to shift toward conserving essential natural ecosystems that businesses depend on,” said Meryl Richards, program director, food and forests at Ceres.

https://bit.ly/3WSLVHI
Ceres applauds launch of Tropical Forest Forever Facility, urges more government and private sector support
www.ceres.org
November 12, 2025 at 5:07 PM
A new benchmark by Ceres shows how 71 companies have responded to mounting financial, regulatory, and reputational risks tied to their water use and impacts.

Join us for a free webinar on November 18 to explore key findings from the benchmark.

Register for free: https://bit.ly/4oAWuee
November 12, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Ceres’ new benchmark of corporate water stewardship shows companies are making progress on complex water issues, but it still falls short of the urgency and scale of growing water scarcity and pollution.

Learn more and download the report here: https://bit.ly/3Lis9CG
November 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Rising energy demand underscores a critical need for clean energy financing. Banks are the key to this critical financing.

This report analyzes the how four banks are assessing the emissions intensity of energy financing and provides recommendations

Download for free: https://bit.ly/48TcKmb
Ratios for the Energy Transition
This report analyzes the approaches that four banks— JPMorganChase, Citi, RBC, BNP Paribas—are taking to assess the emissions intensity of current and future energy financing via the Energy Supply Rat...
www.ceres.org
November 8, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Ceres’ new benchmark of corporate water stewardship shows companies are making progress on complex water issues, but it still falls short of the urgency and scale of growing water scarcity and pollution.

Learn more and download the report here: https://bit.ly/3Lis9CG
November 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM
PWC reports that the number of companies making climate commitments continues to grow. 4,000 companies reported targets to CDP in 2024, up nine-fold over the last five years, with 37% of companies increasing their climate ambitions.

https://pwc.to/3JCsHmo
November 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM
A new benchmark by Ceres shows how 71 companies have responded to mounting financial, regulatory, and reputational risks tied to their water use and impacts.

Join us for a free webinar on November 18 to explore key findings from the benchmark.

Register for free: https://bit.ly/4oAWuee
November 6, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Ceres’ new benchmark of corporate water stewardship shows companies are making progress on complex water issues, but it still falls short of the urgency and scale of growing water scarcity and pollution.

Learn more and download the report here: https://bit.ly/3Lis9CG
November 5, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The headlines seem clear: ESG is retreating. Sustainability is under fire. Climate commitments are dead.

Under closer examination, a more nuanced picture emerges: Although a fraction of companies have pulled back, many more are staying the course, or even doubling down.

https://bit.ly/47zT8Be
Are Companies Actually Scaling Back Their Climate Commitments?
Despite headlines declaring the collapse of corporate ESG, a new study of 75 firms across the world found that only 13% have retreated from sustainability, while 85% have held steady or accelerated ef...
hbr.org
November 4, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Rising energy demand underscores a critical need for clean energy financing. Banks are the key to this critical financing.

This report analyzes the how four banks are assessing the emissions intensity of energy financing and provides recommendations

Download for free: https://bit.ly/48TcKmb
Ratios for the Energy Transition
This report analyzes the approaches that four banks— JPMorganChase, Citi, RBC, BNP Paribas—are taking to assess the emissions intensity of current and future energy financing via the Energy Supply Rat...
www.ceres.org
November 4, 2025 at 6:32 PM
A new benchmark by Ceres shows how 71 companies have responded to mounting financial, regulatory, and reputational risks tied to their water use and impacts.

Join us for a free webinar on November 18 to explore key findings from the benchmark.

Register for free: https://bit.ly/4oAWuee
November 3, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Ceres’ new benchmark of corporate water stewardship shows companies are making progress on complex water issues, but it still falls short of the urgency and scale of growing water scarcity and pollution.

Learn more and download the report here: https://bit.ly/3Lis9CG
October 31, 2025 at 1:20 PM
A new benchmark by Ceres shows how 71 companies have responded to mounting financial, regulatory, and reputational risks tied to their water use and impacts.

Join us for a free webinar on November 18 to explore key findings from the benchmark.

Register for free: https://bit.ly/4oAWuee
October 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Rising energy demand underscores a critical need for clean energy financing. Banks are the key to this critical financing.

This report analyzes the how four banks are assessing the emissions intensity of energy financing and provides recommendations

Download for free: https://bit.ly/48TcKmb
Ratios for the Energy Transition
This report analyzes the approaches that four banks— JPMorganChase, Citi, RBC, BNP Paribas—are taking to assess the emissions intensity of current and future energy financing via the Energy Supply Rat...
www.ceres.org
October 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM
A new benchmark by Ceres shows how 71 companies have responded to mounting financial, regulatory, and reputational risks tied to their water use and impacts.

Join us for a free webinar on November 18 to explore key findings from the benchmark.

Register for free: https://bit.ly/4oAWuee
October 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM
A new Ceres analysis shows how water impacts tied to data centers can stack up and exacerbate water challenges in places where water is already scarce in the U.S. such as Phoenix, Arizona and other water stressed areas worldwide.

Download the free report here: https://bit.ly/3KhN5JF
October 29, 2025 at 4:08 PM
"Commissioner Lara and his team deserve credit for their forward-looking approach to ensure insurers are strategically planning and key stakeholders have the information they need." said Ceres chief program officer @stevenrothstein.bsky.social

Read more: https://bit.ly/4oGKpUJ
‘Expect the unexpected’: Commissioner Lara moves to safeguard Californians’ financial future with new regulation
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October 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Ceres’ new benchmark of corporate water stewardship shows companies are making progress on complex water issues, but it still falls short of the urgency and scale of growing water scarcity and pollution.

Learn more and download the report here: https://bit.ly/3Lis9CG
October 29, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Leading companies in Illinois today urged state lawmakers to pass the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act, legislation designed to reduce electricity costs, modernize infrastructure, and position Illinois to better compete for business and investment. https://bit.ly/47KvFOZ
Businesses urge Illinois lawmakers to pass comprehensive energy legislation this week
www.ceres.org
October 28, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Today Nature Action 100 published its first status report highlighting the progress made by the initiative since its launch in 2022. The report features key insights and case studies from investor participants who are engaging companies on nature action.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4nr1AbO
Nature Action 100 releases its first status report showcasing initiative progress and investor insights – Nature Action 100
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October 28, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Ceres is on the road to #COP30 starting next week and our experts would love to connect with you in Brazil! Check out our event page, showcasing partner events, speaking roles and a list of Ceres experts who are traveling to Brazil in November: https://bit.ly/3LaIZ6z
October 28, 2025 at 6:14 PM
“This is something that the vast majority of industry didn’t ask for and doesn’t want,” said Zach Friedman, the senior director of federal policy at Ceres, a nonprofit group that submitted a letter from 59 companies and investors opposing the E.P.A. plan.

https://nyti.ms/4hwJi7J
An E.P.A. Plan to Kill a Major Climate Rule Is Worrying Business Leaders
Some carmakers and energy executives say the plan would trigger costly litigation and spur individual states to create a patchwork of tighter rules.
nyti.ms
October 27, 2025 at 7:10 PM
A new Ceres analysis shows how water impacts tied to data centers can stack up and exacerbate water challenges in places where water is already scarce in the U.S. such as Phoenix, Arizona and other water stressed areas worldwide.

Download the free report here: https://bit.ly/3KhN5JF
October 23, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Similar to last year, there has been encouraging progress on emissions reductions and disclosure of decarbonisation strategies. Yet significant gaps and lack of details remain, particularly regarding capital allocation.

Read more and access the full benchmark here: https://bit.ly/47p05oM
Climate Action 100+ Benchmark results show mixed progress amongst the world’s highest-emitting companies | Climate Action 100+
While there are several positive outcomes this year relevant to focused engagement activities, there are also remaining gaps in company disclosures.
www.climateaction100.org
October 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM