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  • Major businesses commend Michigan Governor for quick action on climate change

    … and the BICEP Network at at Ceres , a group organizing business voices in Michigan. “In highlighting the … Whitmer has made it clear she is heeding the call of the business community for quick action. We look forward to working with the governor and the business community to advance stronger climate and clean …

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    • February 13, 2019

  • Ohio Employers Urge Lawmakers to Oppose Clean Energy Rollback Bill

    … standards and create prolonged uncertainty for the business and investor community. In a letter to the … citing  the importance of clean energy standards to the business community. The business community has been vocal about their support for …

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    • March 30, 2017

  • “There has never been a more important time for us to go all in”: How companies and government must work together for climate action

    … pleased to host a virtual event on Sept. 17 for Midwest business leaders, giving them an opportunity to hear … climate,” Smith said. “I would love to see a Minnesota business come in and talk to me with the same level of … the tax code, or the regulatory issue that affects your business.” Smith commended companies that have …

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    • September 28, 2021

  • Ceres Policy Network

    … Business for Innovative Climate and Energy Policy (BICEP) … clean energy economy is win-win for the planet and for business. Over the years, members have advocated for … with the Ceres BICEP Network to build and support business engagement on state-level energy optimization …

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    • January 10, 2017

  • Ceres and WWF add world’s largest berry company to AgWater Challenge

    … in 48, Driscoll’s supplies one third of the global berry business.   But growing berries can be a water … hand in hand. Driscoll’s sees smart water management as a business imperative to ensure its growers can continue to … long and near-term water stewardship goals for its Americas business unit, including several time-bound measurable …

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    • October 16, 2019

  • Getting your board ready for ESG shareholder activism

    … just to incrementally reduce emissions, but also to develop business models that can thrive in a net-zero future – are … as Kaisa Hietala, who led the high-growth renewable fuels business at Finnish oil company Neste, shareholders have … board has expertise not just in climate science but also in business transformation. Many boards use a skills …

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    • June 16, 2021

  • New report explores private equity’s role in addressing climate threats to the global economy

    … the companies in which they invest. Establish the business case required to make a public commitment to … Importantly, climate change presents unprecedented business opportunities for the industry in addition to … climate-related risk and opportunity and transform business models to support the low carbon economy transition …

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    • June 8, 2021

  • Major U.S. banks call for leadership in addressing climate change

    … talks in Paris, they can say with confidence that the business and financial community in this country is ready … “Climate change presents enormous challenges for global business, but addressing it also offers tremendous … sustainable solutions that matter is central to our business success,” said  Valerie Smith, Director of …

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    • September 28, 2015

  • ‘There is no time to waste’: Dozens of companies, investors urge Congress to act now on climate

    … packages pending in U.S. Congress, adding to a chorus of business support for urgently needed clean energy and … provisions in the Build Back Better Act, knowing that business stands with them, and that their leadership will … a clean and resilient future will provide both a stable business environment and exciting new opportunities for …

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    • October 27, 2021

  • New Green Bond Pledge Aimed At Cities, Government & Corporates Christiana Figueres Announces Green Bonds For Infrastructure Campaign

    … of Mission 2020: “When green investments move from business plans into budgets and balance sheets a wealth of … conditions of tomorrow.” Anand Mahindra, Indian business leader and a Co-Chair Global Climate Action Summit: …

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    • April 18, 2018