Steven M. Rothstein

Steven M. Rothstein is the Managing Director of the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets at Ceres, a nonprofit organization focused on sustainability.13 Here are some key details about Rothstein and his role:

Background and Appointment

• Rothstein joined Ceres in early 2020 as the inaugural Managing Director of the Ceres Accelerator, which was launched in late 2019.1

• Prior to joining Ceres, he had a distinguished career in Massachusetts, serving in leadership roles at various organizations including:

  • Executive Director of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation
  • President of the Perkins School for the Blind
  • President of Environmental Futures
  • General Manager of Citizens Energy Corporation
  • New England Manager of Constellation NewEnergy1

Role at Ceres Accelerator

As Managing Director, Rothstein's responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the Ceres Accelerator, which aims to transform capital market practices and policies to address climate change and sustainability challenges.3

• Leading efforts to change the practices of financial regulators, institutions, investors, and corporate boards regarding climate change as a systemic financial risk.3

• Developing thought leadership reports and tools to drive change in capital markets.1

• Working to increase financial resources for growing the Ceres Accelerator.1

• Collaborating with Ceres' networks of investors and companies to advance sustainable practices.1

Initiatives and Impact

Under Rothstein's leadership, the Ceres Accelerator has:

• Advocated for federal and state regulators to act on climate change as a systemic financial risk.2

• Worked with banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions to address climate risks and opportunities.2

• Promoted standardized climate-related financial disclosures.2

• Engaged with the insurance industry to develop proactive approaches to climate change.2

• Advanced corporate sustainability leadership at the board level.2

Rothstein's work at Ceres focuses on driving large-scale behavior and systems change within capital markets to address sustainability challenges and climate-related financial risks.13