Sustainability is the bottom line
Ceres is a nonprofit advocacy organization working to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more just, and resilient world. We make the business case for action on the most pressing sustainability challenges facing our economy today.
Issues we work on
For more than 35 years, Ceres has been at the forefront of building business leadership and supporting economic solutions to help solve the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges.
We work with investors, companies, and policymakers to advance solutions that will accelerate the transition to a cleaner economy.
We work across sectors to protect and restore natural ecosystems, improve the management of agricultural lands, and build more sustainable and resilient supply chains—all in a way that advances justice and equity.
We support investors and companies in their efforts to turn smart water management into a business fundamental, advancing private-sector action to address the impacts of growing demand, wasteful use, and pollution.
Issue experts
Our leading experts ground their work in research and science to make the business case for sustainability and drive meaningful change across the economy.
Dan Bakal
Senior Program Director, Climate and Energy
Rob Berridge
Senior Director, Investor Network, Shareholder Engagement
Michael Boudett
General Counsel
Carolyn Ching
Director, Food and Forests, Research
Steven Clarke
Program Director, Climate and Energy
Jim Coburn
Senior Manager, Ceres Accelerator, Disclosure and Regulation
Laura Draucker Ph.D.
Senior Director, Corporate Climate Action
Peter Ellsworth
Senior Director, Investor Network, Private Equity and Paris Aligned Investing
Zach Friedman
Senior Director, Federal Policy
Kirsten James
Senior Program Director, Water
Anne L. Kelly
Vice President, Government Relations
Michael Kodransky
Senior Director, Climate and Energy, Transportation
Andrew Logan
Senior Director, Climate and Energy, Oil and Gas
Mindy Lubber
CEO and President
Randi Mail
Director, Ceres Accelerator, Campaigns
Cynthia McHale
Senior Director, Investor Network, Shareholder Engagement
Mary Ann Ormond
Senior Director, Company Network, Food and Beverage, Retail, Healthcare
Shama Perveen, Ph.D.
Director, Water, Research
Jake Rascoff
Director, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets
Meryl Richards, Ph.D.
Program Director, Food and Forests
Steven Rothstein
Managing Director, Ceres Accelerator
Dan Saccardi
Program Director, Company Network
Dan Seligman
Director, Climate and Energy, Steel
Kirsten Spalding
Vice President, Investor Network
Our theory of change
Climate, water, and nature risks financially impact investment portfolios and corporate bottom lines – from business operations to supply chains. By addressing these risks, investors and companies can safeguard their long-term profitability and maintain a competitive edge in the global market, while also taking advantage of the enormous business opportunities to drive innovation and economic growth. While individuals, communities, and policymakers have essential roles in environmental stewardship, investors and companies remain uniquely positioned to deliver high-impact solutions. That’s where Ceres comes in.
Explore our reports
At Ceres, we equip investors and companies with science-based research and actionable steps to help them thrive in the transition to a cleaner, more just, and resilient economy. Our latest reports champion best practices to mitigate financial risks and unlock new business opportunities.
Discover upcoming events
Join us virtually or in-person to hear directly from leading business and sustainability experts. To learn how to sponsor an event, contact us at [email protected].
Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets
Our center for excellence within Ceres aims to improve the practices and policies that govern capital markets by engaging federal and state regulators, financial institutions, investors, and corporate boards to act on climate change as a systemic financial risk.
"If the world’s largest investors and companies act, we can stabilize the climate, protect water and natural resources, and build a stronger, more resilient economy."
Mindy Lubber
CEO and President
Learn How to Create a Transition Plan
Broad commitments and long-term goals for stabilizing the climate, protecting water, and conserving and restoring nature aren’t enough. The next step for investors and companies is to develop and publicly disclose a concrete plan for moving from commitment to impact.
Join a growing network of leading investors and companies
Our powerful networks of investors and companies drive change and advocate for innovative policies and regulations that accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more just, and resilient economy.
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