Mindy Lubber

📣 Evening with Ceres is moving venues!
On Oct 6, join us at the Seaport Hotel Boston for our celebration of Inspiring Innovation & Impact.

✨ Doors open at 6 PM for cocktails, program begins at 7 pm.

Not even a government shutdown can stop us from coming together. events.ceres.org/eveningwithc...

The Facts Tell The Real Story About The Clean Energy Economy Clean energy momentum is undeniable—driven by innovation, efficiency, and profitability—even amid U.S. policy setbacks. The facts tell the real story.

Make no mistake: headwinds against #cleanenergy are real. But the facts tell a different story—private sector momentum to sustain the boom and cut pollution is undeniable. ⚡🌎

Read more in my latest @forbes.com op-ed: www.forbes.com/sites/mindyl...

Will you be at #ClimateWeekNYC? 🌎 Join me & the @ceresorg.bsky.social team at The Nest Climate Campus on Wed, 9/24 for talks about:
• Responsible investment rights
• Municipal bond risk transparency
• Climate-ready insurance
• Surging electricity demand + more
🔗 ceres.org/climateweek/cw-nyc

How U.S. Insurers Must Move Beyond Climate Disclosure To Strategic Action U.S. insurers are making progress on disclosure and immediate climate risk, but real resilience depends on long-term action to confront escalating weather threats.

U.S. insurers know climate risks are rising—but too few are showing how they’ll reduce their long-term exposure. Short-term risk management won’t hold as weather-related disasters escalate.

Read here for 3 steps insurers can take: www.forbes.com/sites/mindyl...

The Measurement Gap: A Deep Dive into Climate Risk Reporting in the U.S. Insurance Sector A new analysis reveals a troubling disconnect between what insurers say about climate action—and what they actually measure.

Though 87% of the insurance groups we analyzed have climate goals, none provide targets to track progress, all while the insurance industry is under mounting pressure from climate-driven losses.

Download the full report for free and listen to a short audio conversation here: bit.ly/3Hy1T5P

How a retreat by the EPA would endanger the U.S. economy Four years ago this month, Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 4 storm, packing 150-mile-an-hour winds. Over one million homes and businesses lost power. Oil production was shut down and key transportation, fuel and logistics supply chains across the nation were crippled for weeks. The storm caused more than $75 billion in economic damage. For many Americans, this reality crystalized how climate-fueled weather events are already upending daily lives. Escalating disasters since then, from flooding in North Carolina last year to this January’s Los Angeles fires, keep driving that point home.

Climate-fueled disasters are upending lives across the U.S.—yet the EPA is proposing to repeal the Endangerment Finding, the legal backbone for limiting climate pollution.

Health and economic risks are sure to increase. Read more in my @reuters.com op-ed: www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

The EPA has proposed to reconsider the 2009 Endangerment Finding. Join us TOMORROW for an important discussion on it's background, the potential consequences of its repeal, and how businesses can advocate for strong climate policy.
Register Free Here:
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As America Backslides On Clean Energy, States Will Fill The Leadership Void As federal climate leadership falters, states are stepping up—modernizing the grid, supporting clean cars, and protecting key policies like California’s cap-and-trade.

As the federal gov’t pulls back on climate & energy leadership, states are stepping up—modernizing the grid, expanding EVs, and building clean energy that boosts jobs, cuts costs & accelerates innovation.

State policymakers know what’s at stake.

Op-ed 👉 www.forbes.com/sites/mindyl...

Endangerment Finding provides stable policy environment to drive innovation in key sectors

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s move to repeal its greenhouse gas Endangerment Finding threatens to disrupt the stable policy environment that businesses depend on to plan and invest in critical strategic industries. Read our statement ⬇️ www.ceres.org/resources/ne...

Ceres at Climate Week NYC 2025 We are hosting a full-day residency at the Nest Climate Campus, speaking at partner events around the city, and connecting with peers and industry experts to share insights and analysis, and collabora...

Excited to join #ClimateWeekNYC in Sept & speak with my @ceresorg.bsky.social colleagues at the Nest Climate Campus.

We'll explore how private sector leaders are advancing climate action—and why protecting responsible investment is more important than ever. www.ceres.org/climateweek/...

Ceres announces Steven M. Rothstein as Chief Program Officer In his new role, Rothstein will oversee all aspects of the organization’s programmatic work. He will be responsible for leading effective program strategies, initiatives, and campaigns that advance Ce...

I’m pleased to share that @stevenrothstein.bsky.social, who has been an exceptional Managing Director of the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainability Capital Markets, will take on the role of Chief Program Officer of @ceresorg.bsky.social. Read our announcement here: www.ceres.org/resources/ne...

Senate tax bill will raise costs, cut jobs, and cede U.S. leadership in critical industries

New statement from @ceresorg.bsky.social on the Senate Finance Committee’s reconciliation bill: minor improvements aren’t enough. U.S. energy + manufacturing incentives are still at risk. Read more: www.ceres.org/resources/ne...

Congratulations Clausell Stokes III on this well-deserved recognition. Your leadership and impact on Ceres federal policy work are making a real difference—and we’re lucky to have you on the team.

As stewards of long-term capital, asset owners are recognizing that climate strategy is not a nice-to-have — it’s foundational to fiduciary duty. In my latest Forbes piece, I explore how public officials and investment leaders around the world are putting this into practice.

Ceres Calls on Canada to Support Policies for a Resilient, Low-Carbon Economy

On behalf of Ceres and the institutional investors we work with, I recently sent a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney outlining key recommendations to help Canada support global climate goals and strengthen long-term investor confidence. Read more: www.ceres.org/resources/ne...

Climate risk is real. Companies must be free to consider it, especially in Florida | Opinion Climate risk is real — and businesses must stay free to adapt to it | Opinion

In his recent @miamiherald.com op-ed, former U.S. Representative Carlos Curbelo makes a powerful case for why considering climate risk is not just smart policy — it’s economic common sense. This is a must-read perspective on the #freedomtoinvest responsibly. www.miamiherald.com/opinion/op-e...

We hope you'll join us at #ClimateWeekNYC at the Nest Climate Campus this September.

A new Ceres analysis provides important insights into where major food companies are taking critical steps to reduce planet-warming emissions and how that progress can be accelerated across the sector. Read more here: www.ceres.org/resources/as...

Investors Need Better Information On Municipal Climate Risks Climate risks are reshaping the $4T muni bond market. Better disclosure is key to protecting cities and market access.

Extreme weather and climate risk are rising in the $4T muni bond market. But disclosure falls short.

In my latest Forbes piece, I share how cities can integrate #climaterisk disclosure to provide transparency for investors and protect market access.

www.forbes.com/sites/mindyl...

Please read Ceres General Counsel Mike Boudett's piece, which unpacks the facts—and dispels the myths—around the legality of collaborating to advance climate goals, using real-world examples to bring key points to life. www.freedomtoinvest.org/news/antitru...

Legislative Threats Require Rapid Response Donate We won a major victory in TX, but the fight is far from over. Bills are popping up across the country to obstruct climate progress and penalize responsible corporate behavior. Defeating them re...

A bill in Texas required companies reporting their global emissions to face penalties for including Texas-based emissions. Thanks to our network and support from 100+ companies -- the bill withdrew before the hearing! Help us defend climate progress: ceres.donorsupport.co/page/FUNBBLA...

Looking back on a year of challenges, evolution and progress | Climate Action 100+ March marked the end of my tenure as chair of the Climate Action 100+ global Steering Committee. As Valeria Piani, Head of Stewardship at Phoenix Group, prepares to take over as the initiative’s incom...

In his blog, outgoing #ClimateAction100+ global Steering Committee Chair Michael Cohen shares thoughtful words of reflection from the past year of climate policy shifts and advances in corporate accountability. www.climateaction100.org/news/looking...

I'm thrilled to invite you to Evening with Ceres in Boston, an event dedicated to inspiring innovation and impact. It's a privilege to chart our steps towards a sustainable future together in the city that Ceres calls home. Reserve your ticket here: events.ceres.org/eveningwithc...

Evidence Points To Business And Clean Energy Investments Powering Economic Momentum In 2025 That strong momentum is set to continue globally and in the United States.

#CleanEnergy investing continues to surge because the business case is clear: meet energy needs, reduce risks from extreme weather, and capture new markets. A steady drumbeat of data released over the past few weeks underscores the scale of this trend. Read more: www.forbes.com/sites/mindyl...

Is ESG BS? When it comes to addressing the causes of climate change, individual action is necessary but insufficient. The truth is that the government and big corporations need to do more.  Some companies have t...

Listen to my conversation with Climate One on why investors continue to act responsibly on the financial impacts of climate change. www.climateone.org/audio/esg-bs

Republican support for #cleanenergy tax credits is growing as these incentives have already spurred hundreds of thousands of new jobs, incentivized hundreds of new manufacturing and deployment projects, and leveraged over $400 billion in private investment. Let’s keep the momentum going.

How The Private Sector Is Leading In Support Of A 21st Century Energy Policy The business case for clean energy is strong— and critical to economic competitiveness and security.

Companies are taking to Capitol Hill as part of #LEADonClean2025 to meet with lawmakers during the tax debate. Their message: maintain clean energy tax incentives because they are not just good for the planet–they make sound fiscal policy. www.forbes.com/sites/mindyl... @forbes.com

Congratulations to Malayah Redmond, for being recognized as a @trellisgroup.bsky.social #GreenBiz25 Emerging Leader. Malayah is a Senior Associate on our Company Network team, and I’m delighted to celebrate her well-deserved recognition. www.greenbiz.org/awardees

The SEC's decision to delay arguments over the climate disclosure rule is deeply disappointing. For over 20 years, investors have asked for consistent, comparable, and transparent information about companies’ climate-related risks, which is key to ensuring long-term shareholder value.

Building a Low-Carbon Future: An Introduction to Climate Transition Action Plans Corporate action to address climate action isn’t some ancillary concern. It’s a real, material issue that companies must take seriously – the physical and financial risks of climate change to people a...

We have started a blog series on Climate Transition Action Plans over on Linkedin - I will link them here, but feel free to follow me over there as well. @ceresorg.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/pulse/buildi...