About
Ceres is a nonprofit advocacy organization working to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more just, and resilient world. Founded in 1989 in response to the Exxon Valdez oil spill by a group of investors and environmentalists, the Boston-based organization works with investors, companies, policymakers, and regulators to address the sustainability challenges of climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and nature and biodiversity loss.
Mission
Ceres works to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more just, and resilient world by engaging the most influential capital market leaders — investors, companies, policymakers, and regulators — on the financial risks and market opportunities of sustainability challenges.
What they do
- Delivers data-driven research and insights on financial risks and market opportunities tied to climate change, water, and nature.
- Supports investors and companies in setting sustainability goals and developing transition plans.
- Engages policymakers and regulators on market-based policies.
- Leads global initiatives and hosts high-level gatherings of capital market leaders.
Networks and initiatives
- Ceres Investor Network and Ceres Company Network
- Climate Action 100+
- Ceres Ambition 2030
- Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance
- Food Emissions 50
- Nature Action 100
- Valuing Water Finance Initiative
History
Ceres was established in 1989 in response to the Exxon Valdez oil spill, founded by a group of investors and environmentalists who believed capital markets had a central role to play in solving environmental challenges.
Governance
Ceres is led by CEO Mindy Lubber. The organization is headquartered at 99 Chauncy Street in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in San Francisco, California.
Financials
According to IRS Form 990 data compiled by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Ceres Inc (EIN 22-3053747) reported total revenue of $43,487,488 and total assets of $43,309,140 for fiscal year 2023, and total revenue of $31,657,448 for fiscal year 2022. The IRS recognized the organization as tax-exempt in 1990.
