Steven Rothstein

Managing Director, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets

Bio Info

Steven Rothstein is an accomplished leader in the field of sustainable finance and capital markets. With over 40 years of experience, he is a well-respected authority on climate finance, net zero finance, climate-related financial risks, and sustainable financial regulation. As the founding Managing Director of the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, Steven is committed to transforming the practices and policies that govern capital markets to accelerate the reduction of the worst financial impacts of the climate crisis and other sustainability threats.


Steven's extensive experience and expertise make him an ideal guest for podcasts with an audience of corporate business leaders, including CEOs, CFOs, and other C-suite or board-level executives, and investors or other financial sector professionals. His insights into the risks and opportunities presented by climate change, as well as his deep knowledge of sustainable finance, make him an invaluable resource for decision-makers at the Securities & Exchange Commission, Federal Reserve System, Department of Labor, state banking and insurance commissioners, and Capitol Hill leadership. If you are looking for a guest who can provide actionable advice on how to incorporate sustainability into your business strategy and financial decisions, Steven Rothstein is an excellent choice.

Previous Interviews

Budget Watchdog All Federal

Budget Watchdog All Federal

Federal Supplier Climate Risks and Resilience Rule

Climate Biz

Climate Biz

Risky Business: How financial regulators can address climate change

America Unchained

America Unchained

Facing the Economic Perils of Climate Change - A Discussion with Steven Rothstein of Ceres

Political Climate

Political Climate

DITCHED: How Financial Regulators Can Protect Against Climate Risk

The Sustainable Finance Podcast

The Sustainable Finance Podcast

Ceres Analyzes Responsible Corporate Policy Engagement in 2022

Impact Alpha Podcasts

Impact Alpha Podcasts

[Briefing] Ceres' Steven Rothstein on the midterm elections and COP27 and their impact on sustainable finance

The Impact Report

The Impact Report

#412: Steven Rothstein

Climate Rising

Climate Rising

How Ceres Supports Corporate Boards to Accelerate Climate Action

Texas A&M School of Law Media

Texas A&M School of Law Media

ESG Conference: Interview with Steven Rothstein and Marianne Dwight

FINTECH TV

FINTECH TV

Accelerating Sustainability In The Banking And Insurance Industry With Steven Rothstein

Topic Suggestions

The role of corporate Board of Directors in key sustainability decisions

The pressing need for significant and wide-ranging climate action in the US economy's six highest-emitting sectors

How financial regulators and policymakers can act on the climate crisis as a systemic financial risk

The role of banks and financial institutions in mobilizing capital for climate adaptation solutions

Integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) oversight into corporate decision-making processes for responsible policy engagement

Strategies for transitioning investment portfolios to net-zero emissions by 2050 or sooner to achieve Paris-aligned portfolios

The benefits and challenges of integrating sustainability into corporate strategies and the business case for doing so across capital markets

The growing national and international regulations mandating climate disclosure and how companies and investors can adapt

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