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Ceres hires former White House official and GE executive Neal Kemkar as its new Chief Network Officer

Stuart Mitchell

Former White House official and GE executive Neal Kemkar has joined Ceres as its new Chief Network Officer, the sustainability nonprofit announced today.  Kemkar will oversee all aspects of the organization’s three premier membership networks for investors and companies, including strategic planning, management systems, operations, program implementation, and business development. He will direct a diverse team of business and policy experts to expand Ceres’ networks, member benefits, and fee-for-service initiatives that support Ceres’ mission of building a cleaner, more resilient economy.    “Neal brings over twenty years of executive leadership experience…

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Ceres and businesses in Illinois applaud landmark energy law to cut costs and modernize infrastructure

Stuart Mitchell

Ceres joins businesses with employees and operations across Illinois to applaud state legislators and Gov. JB Pritzker for coming together to pass and sign into law the nation-leading Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act to reduce electricity costs, modernize infrastructure, and position Illinois to better compete for business and investment.  “The passage of CRGA is a win for Illinois. It provides a practical, forward-thinking path to tackle the state’s toughest energy challenges. Modernizing infrastructure, expanding access to clean and efficient energy, and preparing the grid for higher demand will…

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Updated federal legislation offers a clean trade strategy to boost U.S. manufacturing and competitiveness

Stuart Mitchell

Ceres welcomes the introduction of the latest version of the Clean Competition Act by U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), which would establish an American carbon border adjustment to protect and onshore domestic clean manufacturing and encourage cleaner production globally. The policy would generate revenue to strengthen U.S. leadership in innovation and exports of products and technologies that are increasing in global demand.  This bill is the latest proposal from both sides of the aisle to enact trade policy that assesses fees on imported goods that do not meet U.S. environmental…

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Updated federal legislation offers a clean trade strategy to boost U.S. manufacturing and competitiveness

Stuart Mitchell

Ceres welcomes the introduction of the latest version of the Clean Competition Act by U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), which would establish an American carbon border adjustment to protect and onshore domestic clean manufacturing and encourage cleaner production globally. The policy would generate revenue to strengthen U.S. leadership in innovation and exports of products and technologies that are increasing in global demand.  This bill is the latest proposal from both sides of the aisle to enact trade policy that assesses fees on imported goods that do not meet U.S. environmental…

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Two-thirds of Americans Are Willing to Pay More for Sustainability

Stuart Mitchell

Two-thirds of Americans say they’re willing to pay more for sustainable products, even when no one else knows they’re doing it, according to new national research released today by Northwind Climate and Ceres. The findings, published in From Intention to Action: Inside the Mind of the Sustainable Consumer, reveal an increased intent to buy sustainably over the past two to three years, but trust, clarity and value still determine whether consumers follow through.  The findings also point to a clear imperative for businesses responding to this demand.   “Through our work,…

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