Sustainability is the bottom line.
Ceres is a nonprofit advocacy organization working to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more just, and sustainable economy. With powerful networks of investors and companies, we are proving sustainability is the bottom line – changing markets and sectors from the inside out.  Â
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investors with $44T in AUM comprise our Investor Network. They are committed to responsible investment practices that ensure long-term value.
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of our Company Network members are Fortune 500 firms advancing sustainable business practices that improve their bottom line and protect the planet.
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well-known brands make up our Policy Network. They advocate for innovative policies and regulations that support a more resilient and inclusive economy.
Issues we work on
For more than 35 years, Ceres has been at the forefront of building business leadership and driving economic solutions to help solve the world’s greatest sustainability challenges.
We work with investors, companies, and policymakers to advance climate solutions and achieve a just and sustainable future where people and the planet prosper.
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 work with investors and companies 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
Blair Bateson
Director, Company Network, Financial Services
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
Siobhan Collins
Director, Company Network
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 change, water scarcity and pollution, and nature and biodiversity loss are systemic threats that not only harm people and the planet, but also pose risks to investment portfolios, business operations, supply chains, and the long-term stability of markets and economies. While individuals, communities, and policymakers all have key roles to play, investors and companies who have the most influence and impact on our economy are a critical part of the solution. That’s where Ceres comes in.
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 build a cleaner, more just, and more sustainable economy.
Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets
Our center for excellence within Ceres aims to transform 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.
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 sustainable economy. Our latest reports champion best practices to mitigate sustainability risks and unlock new business opportunities.
Learn How to Create a Transition PlanÂ
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.
"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
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