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We’re excited to share our newest resource to help companies create leading climate transition action plans (CTAPs). This first-of-its-kind guidance includes 45 real-world examples from companies like Ball Corporation, General Mills, Mars, and National Grid. Download the report to learn how to set science-based targets, ensure a just transition, and integrate climate goals into your core business strategy: https://lnkd.in/epgDDAV9 #ClimateAction #ClimateTransition

The IASB’s work to clarify existing accounting standards is vital for greater market transparency and enabling investors to make informed investment decisions. We support the initiative to finalize and adopt the IFRS Foundation examples that will help companies provide consistent, decision-useful climate-related disclosures in their financial statements. Please see our thoughts here: https://bit.ly/3ZfAY50

Today, Ceres launched a comprehensive 10-Point Plan to help the U.S. insurance industry navigate the complex challenges of climate change. Our new guidance offers a strategic roadmap for maintaining insurance availability, affordability, and industry sustainability amid escalating climate disasters. Read the full report to understand how the insurance sector can transform challenges into opportunities for a more sustainable future: https://bit.ly/4fxfvtO

Today, Ceres issued the latest version of the Benchmarking Air Emissions of the 100 Largest Electric Power Producers in the United States. The report dives deep into emissions from the top 100 U.S. power producers. Now in its 20th edition, this comprehensive analysis by Ceres, Constellation, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), and ERM examines and compares air pollutant emissions based on 2023 power generation, plant ownership, and emissions data. These 100 producers own around 3,900 power plants and account for nearly 80% of the power sector’s electric generation and reported emissions. One key takeaway: The power sector's carbon emissions dropped by 8% in 2023, thanks to reduced coal use—a major shift from the minimal 1% decrease seen in 2022. However, emissions remain just 2% lower than in 2020, as natural gas generation surges. The electric power sector is critical to accelerating the shift towards a more resilient and cleaner economy. The sector continues to make progress on reducing emissions spurred on by capital investments and support from state and federal policies. However, if the U.S. is to limit climate risk and meet our goal of cutting emissions in half by 2030, electric power companies must increase their ambition by ensuring they are accelerating capital deployment into clean energy projects. That ambition must be bolstered by bipartisan polices at all levels of government that support the necessary energy infrastructure that will lead to job creation and reduced energy costs through a modern and affordable power grid that serves all communities across the country. Check out the full report here: https://bit.ly/3YZJeVr #CleanEconomy #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #CleanEnergy?

Ceres’ Jake Rascoff will be speaking at the Scope 3 Innovation Forum in Washington, DC on December 3-4. Jake will be joining the session ‘Financing net zero: How investors are incentivizing Scope 3 action’ alongside Sara Farley, The Rockefeller Foundation, and Vanessa De La Ossa, ING. Use code CERES10 to get a 10% discount on conference passes: https://lnkd.in/ejSsxghq Innovation Forum #IFscope3US24 Hannah Oborne

In a recent column published in Energy News Network, Ceres' Kelly Trombley highlights why a growing number of businesses are championing Washington's cap-and-invest policy. In last week's election, Washington voters rejected a ballot provision to roll back this program, marking a big win for climate in last week's election and showing the voters and businesses alike are embracing the economic benefits of climate action. By investing in clean energy and infrastructure, Washington is leading by example, and ensuring its residents and economy reap the long-term benefits of a healthy, resilient planet. https://bit.ly/3YSnn1U

There are many reasons to believe the re-election of Donald Trump will be a major setback to climate progress. His previous record, recent campaign, ties to the fossil fuel industry, and perpetuation of misinformation, like the strange idea that wind turbines kill whales, all suggest we’re in for a radical reversal of America’s climate commitment. I’ve had many conversations with climate leaders since the election and a different narrative beyond this obvious fear became clear: #Climatechange doesn’t care who is President. Its impacts will be impossible to ignore. Business leadership and global competitiveness are now inextricably linked to navigating the #climatetransition. And, a robust ecosystem of influential actors domestically and abroad makes a complete abandonment of climate action unlikely. On today's episode of Invested in Climate, I’m joined by two people who bring policy expertise at the federal, state, and local levels. Zach Friedman is the Senior Director of Federal Policy at?Ceres, Inc., a nonprofit organization that works alongside investors and companies to advocate for sustainability. Caroline Spears is the Founder of?Climate Cabinet Action, an organization that helps local candidates become successful climate champions. I found this conversation to be full of nuance and more uplifting than I expected.? Our new reality is sobering, and there’s no denying that we face new challenges. There is hope, however, and it comes with the fortitude and savvy people like Zach and Caroline have already demonstrated. This savvy will require telling different stories about climate, the undeniable business case, and the power of all of us who stay invested. Listen to Invested in Climate, Ep #99 now -- https://lnkd.in/gd-e_QGE Subscribe to our weekly newsletter -- https://lnkd.in/gRftfG9D Follow us on Instagram -- https://lnkd.in/gds-JFY6 Follow us on X/Twitter -- https://lnkd.in/gZj6d2YS Send feedback & ideas -- https://lnkd.in/gHJf93WU #InvestedInClimate #ClimateAction #ClimateInvesting #ClimateFinance #ClimateWork

Today, the seven Founding Partners of the Investor Agenda have launched three new Investor Climate Action Plan (#ICAPs) case studies from Aviva / Aviva Investors, Cbus Super Fund, & University Pension Plan Ontario. The case studies follow three unique transition plan approaches from investors who signed the 2024 #GlobalInvestorStatement and showcase how they have implemented climate approaches within their firms. Find out more about #ICAPs and read the case studies here: https://bit.ly/3O1We7Q

Join us at our official #COP29 side event. On the November 15th, we—alongside the Founding Partners of the Investor Agenda—are hosting an event in Baku, Azerbaijan, which will dive into the policies needed to scale up the finance needed to deliver ambitious nationally determined contributions (NDCs) and implement the global stocktake (GST) outcomes.? Title: Accelerating Global Investor Climate Action to Achieve the Paris Agreement’s Goals? Date: Friday 15th November 2024? Time: 18:30 – 20:00 (AZT – Azerbaijan time)? Location: COP29 Blue Zone, room TBC? Find out more and register now: https://lnkd.in/dTHWpF_g

ICYMI: Watch Steven Rothstein, Managing Director of the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets participate in an insightful discussion on the evolving landscape of sustainable procurement policy across the U.S., UK, and Canada with leading experts hosted by the Sustainable Procurement Pledge. This timely webinar examines what companies need to know—and do—as procurement policies drive the shift toward sustainability in new and impactful ways. https://bit.ly/40sE6LM