Ceres
Ceres is a ngo that is part of the pulse of the water sector. Here we bring together everything it publishes on Smart Water Magazine: its news, its blogs and the events it takes part in.
Companies are making progress on water management, but new report calls for greater action
First-of-its-kind Ceres benchmark assesses the water stewardship practices of the Valuing Water Finance Initiative’s 72 focus companies
New analysis framework to help investors and companies understand true value of water stewardship
A new analysis highlights an innovative approach for investors and companies that aims to strengthen the business case for water action and shows where corporate boards and executives should prioritize investments for the greatest impact on their business and society. The Development of a Company-Level Cost-Benefit Analysis Framework, released by Ceres and the consultancy Bluerisk, […]
“When it comes to financial risk, water risk and climate risk are two sides of the same coin”
Ceres is a US-based nonprofit organization working with capital market leaders to transform the economy and build a sustainable future, driving action and inspiring market-based and policy solutions. Last summer investors from around the world joined Ceres in the launch of the Valuing Water Finance Initiative, aiming to engage corporate water users to value and […]
Investors from around the world launch first Water Valuation Finance Initiative
64 initial institutional investors representing $9.8 trillion in assets under management commit to engaging with companies to drive sustainable water leadership.
Industry adds to world’s mounting water crisis, report warns
Findings include seven corporate actions and investor considerations to address global water threats and reduce financial risks.
New analysis shows value at risk from negative water impacts in apparel and meat industries
Companies could face nearly 1.8 billion in costs to address their negative water impacts.
Ceres launches new effort to catalyze capital markets to value water as a financial risk
Introduces new Valuing Water Finance Task Force with major institutional investors and banks to influence companies to take action. Announces live stream details of Ceres 2020 water focused digital plenary, Defining the Value of Water.
Investors press fast food giants to move faster and bolder on climate and water risk management
Investor coalition nearly doubles in a year from $6.5 to more than $11.4 trillion of combined assets under management. Among six companies, two have publicly committed to science-based climate targets, two have intentions to set emissions reduction targets, one has undertaken a water risk assessment and committed to assessing the resilience of its animal protein supply chain to various warming scenarios. New phase of investor engagement calls for further climate and water action.
Global investors turn up heat on fast food companies to tackle climate and water risks
USD $6.5 trillion investor coalition challenges fast food giants to set tough target to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions and water usage of their meat and dairy suppliers. Companies in the spotlight manage over 120,000 restaurants worldwide and include McDonald’s, Domino’s, and the owners of Burger King and KFC. Over 80 investors, including BMO Global Asset Management, Aviva Investors and Aegon Asset Management, join engagement, which warns that “animal agriculture is one of the world’s highest-emitting sectors without a low-carbon plan.”