Ceres Policy Network

The Ceres Policy Network comprises 50+ companies, including dozens of leading consumer brands and Fortune 500s, advocating for strong climate, clean energy and water policies at the state and federal levels. In the wake of President Trump’s announcement of his intent to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement, we helped launch and grow We Are Still In into a coalition of more than 3500 investors, companies, mayors, governors, college presidents and other leaders committed to U.S. action on climate change.

The Ceres BICEP Network (Business for Innovative Climate and Energy Policy) was founded in 2009 on the understanding that climate and clean energy challenges present tremendous opportunities, but also urgent risks for global businesses.

Ceres BICEP Network members have weighed in on a range of state and federal policies from renewable energy issues to fuel efficiency standards, to various Clean Air Act measures to the Paris Climate Agreement. These forward-thinking companies are respected leaders in their sectors who recognize that the low-carbon economy will continue stimulating growth and create new jobs, while stabilizing our climate.

Ceres BICEP Network members support three principles: increased adoption of renewable energy and energy efficiency; increased investment in a clean energy economy; and increased support for climate change resilience.

Ceres BICEP Policy Positions 2009-2019

Ceres provides members with the tools and knowledge they need to effectively engage with state and federal policymakers on climate and energy policies. Through in-person meetings with key lawmakers, sign-on letters, speaking engagements and media interviews, we offer a diverse menu of options for companies to demonstrate leadership and action that will result in a stronger, more sustainable future.

Learn more about our work to advance state and national climate and clean energy legislation.

Forward-thinking climate and clean energy policies present huge economic opportunities for American business, job creation, innovation and overall competitiveness. On the heels of the historic Paris Climate Agreement, which is supported by more than 1000 U.S. businesses and governments worldwide, companies who move quickly to tackle climate change and advance solutions will have a clear competitive advantage in the emerging low-carbon global economy.

The Ceres 2020 Policy Outlook highlights our top policy priorities at the federal and state level, along with our work on the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI).

This outlook is designed to serve as a useful planning tool for companies to align their policy priorities and resources with those we have set forth. Ceres will continue to be nimble in order to seize new opportunities as they arise; however, for planning purposes we are providing a list of advocacy engagement opportunities for the coming year. If there is a particular interest in supporting specific policies not outlined in the 2020 Policy Outlook, we are open to a discussion on how we can be supportive of measures that eventually drive us towards decarbonizing the economy.

Download the 2020 Ceres Policy Outlook