Mindy Lubber is CEO and president of the sustainability nonprofit Ceres, and a founding member of the global steering committee for Climate Action 100+ and The Investor Agenda. From 1998 to 2001, she served as the deputy and then regional administrator for EPA Region 1 (New
The Growing Bipartisan Support For Protecting The Freedom To Invest
Bipartisan leaders defend investor freedom as key to U.S. energy leadership, warning government overreach undermines markets and cedes ground to China.
3 Steps Not To Ignore In Nature Plans
The key steps investors want companies to take on nature disclosure — from biodiversity strategy to aligning capital — and why waiting isn't an option."
Data Centers Are Growing Fast. How We Build And Power Them Matters More Than Ever
Data centers are expanding fast, driving rising energy and water use. Sustainable design will determine whether this growth becomes a net positive.
Why Protecting Shareholder Rights Is Essential To A Free Market Economy
Lawmakers are advancing policies that would weaken or dismantle the shareholder rights, threatening investors’ ability to engage companies on risks and long‑term value.
The Global Economic Risks Of Ignoring Water
As water risks rise worldwide, leading companies are advancing strategies to secure resources and build long-term resilience. But more work remains.
2026 Outlook: Clean Energy, Nature, And Water Drive Global Resilience
Clean energy keeps gaining, and businesses integrate nature and water risk into strategy. Strong economics drive sustainable growth despite U.S. policy turbulence.
The Race To End Deforestation: Progress, Pitfalls, And What’s Next
Despite missed 2025 goals, top firms show ending deforestation is achievable—protecting forests, biodiversity, and corporate bottom lines.
The Paris Agreement Fueled A Decade Of Economic Growth, With Business Leading The Way
A decade after the Paris Agreement, U.S. economic competitiveness depends on continued global business leadership
The EPA’s Anti-Transparency Policy May Stunt U.S. Investment And Raise Costs
EPA’s plan to cut climate pollution reporting could deter investment, raise costs, and weaken U.S. competitiveness, say industry leaders and bipartisan critics
COP30: Why Nature Is At The Center Of Global Climate Events
Climate events are pushing nature to the forefront as nature loss and climate change fuel each other, creating economic risks companies and investors can’t ignore.