Why join?
The working group provides investors with the latest research and analysis, corporate data and assessments, topical deep dives, and personalized discussions with industry and subject-matter experts. Investors can engage in peer-to-peer learning opportunities, showcase their institutional leadership during regular meetings, receive engagement strategy support, and deepen their knowledge of investment risks and opportunities.
Specifically, climate and nature-related topics covered by the working group will support investors engage companies in key sectors such as:
Food, including processors, restaurants and retailers
Forestry management
Pulp and paper products
Household and personal products
Consumer goods retail
The food sector and other sectors of the economy, particularly those that depend on agricultural and forestry products, are highly impacted by a warming planet and loss of biodiversity. They are also some of the largest contributors to these issues. By taking appropriate action, companies can reduce the material financial risks in their operations and supply chains and unlock new business opportunities while helping investors mitigate these risks to their portfolios.
Discussion topics may include:
Innovations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural production
Financial risks posed by deforestation and land conversion in the production of agricultural and forestry commodities
Nature-related risks and opportunities for companies and investors across sectors
How to support companies in key sectors in meeting the Nature Action 100 Investor Expectations of Companies
Ceres hosts virtual convenings approximately monthly.