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Business has a responsibility to manage and address the sustainability risks that threaten people, the planet, as well as their investment portfolios and corporate bottom lines. Learn how Ceres can help your investment firm or company mitigate risk and seize the opportunities in the transition to a cleaner, more just, and sustainable world.

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Investors

Global crises like climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and nature and biodiversity loss exacerbate systemic risk across investment portfolios by creating material financial risks for companies — including reputational and regulatory risks. Investors have an opportunity to invest in innovative, responsible investment solutions that will protect our planet, grow the economy, and bolster portfolios now and in the future. We educate and empower investors to drive change within their portfolios—while also advocating for public policies and regulations that build a stronger, more resilient economy.

Join the Ceres Investor Network

Our members include leading asset owners and managers, pension and labor funds, foundations, endowments and family offices.

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Join an initiative

We coordinate global engagement initiatives, working groups, and advocacy opportunities— to drive corporate action on climate change, nature loss, and water scarcity.

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Attend an event

Join us virtually or in-person to hear directly from leading business and sustainability experts.

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We work with major investors including

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The Rockefeller Foundation logo

"Ceres staff’s expertise and passion for the organization’s mission strengthens its members’ capacity to create meaningful positive change in public policy and corporate business practices that aligns with long-term investors’ economic interests."

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David Zellner

Chief Investment Officer, Wespath Benefits and Investments

Companies

The climate crisis, water scarcity and pollution, and nature and biodiversity loss not only threaten our planet but also pose a major risk to business operations and supply chains. We work with many of the largest companies in the world, advocating for them to take meaningful, near-term and long-term actions to address global sustainability threats. We engage companies to implement responsible business strategies and ensure that the right public policies and regulations are in place to help them achieve their goals.

Join the Ceres Company Network

Our members include many of the largest companies in the Fortune 500, including Apple, Bloomberg, Exelon, Ford, Gap Inc., PepsiCo, and The Walt Disney Corporation.

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Join the Ceres Policy Network

Our members include some of the most recognizable brands in the U.S., who have become leading advocates for climate solutions at the state and federal level.

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Join an initiative

We have many initiatives, working groups, and advocacy opportunities for companies interested in driving sustainable business leadership.

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We work with major companies including

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Walt Disney logo
Nike logo
Ford logo
Pepsico logo
Exelon logo

“By bringing investor voices, policy, stakeholder perspectives, and expert research together under one platform, Ceres is helping us elevate and accelerate our work to build a more sustainable and equitable future for the planet we share.”

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Michael Kobori

Chief Sustainability Officer, Starbucks

Small to medium-size enterprises

Businesses with 500 employees or less represent 90% of business globally and affect the livelihoods of over two billion people. Small and medium-sized enterprises must future-proof their business by preparing for the just transition to a stronger, more resilient economy. Ceres offers resources to support these businesses as they commit to their sustainability journey.

Ceres Roadmap 360°

Ceres had developed a self-assessment tool to help small and medium-size enterprises assess their preparedness for the just transition to a sustainable future.

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Join the SME Climate Hub

Ceres is a proud partner of the SME Climate Hub—a global initiative that empowers small to medium sized companies to take climate action and build resilient businesses for the future.

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Resources

Ceres produces cutting-edge resources—including reports and interactive tools—designed to demystify key sustainability topics for companies of all sizes.

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