Climate Change

Ceres mobilizes the most influential investors and companies in tackling climate change as a sustainability issue that must be addressed at every level of business and investment planning and operations. We work with investors and companies to ramp up global sustainable investments in clean energy and sustainable food and water systems. Our investor network members also advocate for robust climate disclosure in financial filings and engage directly with companies to improve sustainability performance. This work is done across key sectors affected the most by climate change, including electric power, oil and gas, transportation, insurance and agriculture.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Investors Urge States To Quickly Develop Plans To Meet U.S. Methane Reduction Standards for the Oil and Gas Sector
Today, a group of 35 investors representing more than $2 trillion in assets under management or advice sent letters calling on states with significant oil and gas production to develop, implement, and enforce plans that meet or exceed federal methane standards.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Guidance Gives Banks Framework for Climate Finance
Ceres released new recommendations for the U.S. banking sector, highlighting areas of improvement in the design and implementation of their climate finance target-setting and disclosures.

Research, Reports & Publications

Ceres Releases New Resource for Investors on Understanding Avoided Emissions
Today Ceres released a new report for investors focused on how avoided carbon emissions can be used to identify solutions that address climate risks and investment opportunities arising from the shift to a low-carbon economy.

Environment

Ceres Welcomes New Ceres Board Co-Chairs and President’s Council Members
The Boston-based sustainability nonprofit advocacy organization Ceres has announced new co-chairs of its Board of Directors and members to its President’s Council.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Ceres Analysis Reveals Strong Corporate Climate Action Resulting From Shareholder Proposals
A new report released today shows a high volume of corporate climate commitments resulting from shareholder proposals that were filed and withdrawn or received a majority vote in the 2021 U.S. Proxy Season and that most of these commitments have been implemented by the companies.

Research, Reports & Publications

Major U.S. Insurers Make Progress on Climate Disclosures, but Significant Gaps Remain
A new report released today by Ceres reveals that while major U.S. insurance companies are making progress in disclosing their climate-related risks and strategies, significant gaps and disparities persist across the sector.

Energy

Ceres Applauds Bipartisan Senate Confirmation of FERC Commissioners To Oversee Energy Reliability and Affordability Work
Ceres Director of Federal Policy Zach Friedman issued the following statement today, after the U.S. Senate approved three new commissioners to ensure a full slate at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission:

Research, Reports & Publications

Ceres Releases First-of-Its-Kind Resource for Companies To Deliver Leading Climate Transition Action Plans
Ceres has released new corporate guidance on transition planning to help companies address the financial risks of climate change and maximize the opportunities for them to thrive in a low-carbon future.

Environment

New Federal Fuel Economy Standards To Bring More Efficient Vehicles and Economic Benefits to the U.S.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced new federal fuel economy standards today, the latest action by the Biden administration to accelerate the transition to clean transportation.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Q & A With Blair Bateson, Ceres’ Director, Financial Services
This is the fourth in a series of Q & As with the Ceres experts who are engaging with companies to decarbonize six of the highest-emitting sectors of the economy. Click here to read the previous Q & A.
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