Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets is a nonprofit advocacy organization working to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more just, and sustainable economy. The organization works with companies, investors, policymakers and regulators to educate, advocate, and investigate opportunities and challenges in the net zero transition. Ceres reached out to Manifest Climate for a unique […]
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Decoding Materiality Assessments Using Peer Examples
Our previous analysis highlighted the low level of public disclosures around materiality assessments. In this article, we explain why this is and how peer examples from public disclosures can help organizations tackle materiality assessments. What is a materiality assessment and why do they matter? Materiality assessments allow organizations to identify and prioritize climate material risks […]
Activist Report Shows More Insurers Making Climate-Related Disclosures
Major U.S. Insurers Make Progress on Climate Disclosures, but Significant Gaps Remain
Report by Ceres analyzes insurers’ alignment with global climate disclosure standards BOSTON, June 18, 2024—A new report released today by Ceres reveals that while major U.S. insurance companies are making progress in disclosing their climate-related risks and strategies, significant gaps and disparities persist across the sector. The report, Navigating Climate Risks: Progress and Challenges in […]
How a large North American public company addressed ESG reporting pressures
As North America’s largest funeral and death care provider, SCI has a lot on its plate. This publicly listed company owns approximately 2,000 properties, including 1,500 funeral homes and around 500 cemeteries. Beyond serving its customers, the company is hyper-focused on investor relations. Its sustainability team, in particular, prioritizes complying with investor and leadership requirements […]