Ceres CEO and President delivers commencement remarks at Northeastern University

Ceres CEO and President Mindy Lubber delivered the commencement address at the graduation ceremony for the D’Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University. The ceremony took place this morning at the Matthews Arena at Northeastern University.  

“I was honored to be part of this important day,” Lubber said. “The Northeastern University graduates have achieved a remarkable accomplishment. I am excited to see what comes next for them, what kind of future – what real, lasting value they will create in their next chapter.”  

Watch a recording of her remarks here.  

Lubber focused her remarks on the role and purpose of a corporation in today’s world and its impact on business and society.  

“The corporation is a fundamental building block of life. It is an entity that has massive implications, not just for its investors or shareholders but also for its customers and those it employs. And that’s not all. The modern corporation also has an enormous impact on the communities in which it operates, the political and democratic systems through which we sort out our challenges, the economy that drives our progress, the climate and natural resources that sustain us, and the very shape of our future. The environment, the community, public health, human rights – these are all within the purview of a corporation.  

In other words, corporations play a much more critical role than is typically captured in a quarterly earnings report. Yet too often, that earnings report is all that we talk about when it comes to the performance and the importance of a corporation – and, indeed, the value it provides.” 

Lubber urged the graduates to help confront today’s global business challenges and shape tomorrow’s future. 

“I can’t help but to feel hopeful for the next generation of leadership. You have come of age so keenly attuned to the challenges we face, so ready to find the solutions, and so aware of the impact of the organizations you will work for and lead. You are made for this moment, and soon it will be up to you to determine what that impact will be.”  

Read Lubber's full remarks here. 

Details:  
What: D’Amore-McKim School of Business Undergraduate Ceremony 
When: 9:00 a.m. ET Thursday, May 2 
Where: Matthews Arena  
Speaker: Mindy Lubber, CEO and President of Ceres 

About Ceres 
 
Ceres is a nonprofit advocacy organization working to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more just, and sustainable world. United under a shared vision, our powerful networks of investors and companies are proving sustainability is the bottom line—changing markets and sectors from the inside out. For more information, visit ceres.org.