The main CERES principles are:

* Protection of the Biosphere * Sustainable Use of Natural Resources * Reduction and disposal of wastes * Energy Conservation * Risk Reduction * Safe Products and Services * Environmental Restoration * Informing the Public * Management Committee * Audits and Reports Transparency and sustainability disclosure is another important issue, that needs proactive engagements and time-bound targets. CERES has received #11 rank on GLOBAL GENEVA's Top 500 NGOs, top rating from Charity Navigator, Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship, Zayed Future Energy Prize, Top NGO working on Climate Change, American Association Award, and Global Green USA's Organizational Design Award.