Climate Week NYC 2026: The Focus Is On Data
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KERAMIDA’s Nick McCreary reports from Climate Week NYC 2026 on why climate data is increasingly shaping customer demands, compliance, risk, and business decisions.
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Walmart Project Gigaton Today: Updated Goals, Reporting & Supplier Recognition
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Walmart achieved its original one-gigaton emissions goal six years early. Learn what suppliers need to know about Project Gigaton annual reporting, Sparking Change, and Giga Guru.
Read MoreHow to Improve Your CDP Score: What Moves the Needle
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Improve your CDP score with this practical 7-part checklist from a CDP Gold Accredited Provider. Based on KERAMIDA's experience supporting companies through the CDP disclosure process, this guide highlights areas that have the greatest impact on scoring outcomes, including emissions reporting, Scope 3 engagement, climate risk assessment, governance, targets, and verification.
Read MoreYour SBTi Target Is Set. Here's How to Actually Achieve It.
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Setting an SBTi target is only the beginning. Learn how to build a six-step decarbonization roadmap and understand the key elements every implementation plan must address to achieve meaningful, measurable progress against your emissions targets.
Read MoreGRI as a Foundation: A Smarter Way to Navigate Sustainability Reporting
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Sustainability reporting in 2026 isn't about picking the right framework. It's about managing complexity across all of them. Most companies are now reporting under multiple standards simultaneously and the organizations getting ahead are using GRI as the connective layer that ties everything together. Read the full article to see how.
Read MoreSBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2.0: Major Changes to Scope 1, 2, 3 Targets & Climate Transition Plans
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How will SBTi’s Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2.0 impact your climate strategy? From new approaches to Scope 1, 2, and 3 target-setting to required climate transition plans and third-party assurance, the proposed updates represent a major shift for companies. Explore the key changes, expected timeline, and what your organization should be doing now to prepare for what’s ahead.
Read MoreNew York Finalizes Mandatory GHG Reporting Rule: Who Must Report and What’s Due in 2026–2027
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New York’s Part 253 Mandatory GHG Reporting Program is now in effect, marking a major implementation step under the Climate Act. The rule establishes statewide emissions reporting and annual verification requirements for Large Emission Sources. Learn who must report, verification thresholds, key deadlines, and what companies should do now to prepare for Part 253 compliance.
Read MoreWhy “Planet” Matters in Sustainable Construction: How Eco-Focused Buildings Benefit Everyone
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Sustainable construction often follows the principles of the Triple Bottom Line: People, Planet, and Profits. Part 2 of this three-part series focuses on the “Planet” pillar, exploring how eco-friendly design, renewable energy, and sustainable materials reduce environmental impact and shape resilient, future-ready buildings.
Read MoreA Step-by-Step Guide to SB 253 GHG Reporting
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California’s Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253) continues to evolve, and CARB’s latest proposed updates, shared during its November 18 workshop, provide clearer guidance on who must report, what data must be included, and how companies should prepare for upcoming deadlines. The detailed, easy-to-follow roadmap at the end of this article incorporates CARB’s most recent proposed changes to help companies understand their obligations, develop an actionable plan for compliance, and meet the new proposed deadline of August 10, 2026, for the first SB 253 reports.
Read MoreCARB Releases SB 261 Draft Checklist: What Companies Need to Know
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On September 2, 2025, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) released a Draft Checklist outlining CARB’s preliminary expectations for SB 261 reporting. Read this article for a summary reflecting KERAMIDA’s interpretation of the checklist and highlights five key areas CARB identified that companies should address to demonstrate good faith compliance.
Read MoreCARB SB 253 & SB 261 Workshop: The Critical Points Summarized
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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) hosted a 4-hour virtual workshop on August 21st, outlining proposed updates to the compliance requirements of SB 253 and SB 261. These changes will significantly shape how companies prepare for compliance. This post shares the most important takeaways from CARB’s proposed guidance, including:
Climate Scenario Analysis (CSA) and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory requirements diminished for SB 261
Updated timelines for SB 261 and SB 253
New fee requirements
“Doing Business in California” still undefined
This article concludes with a legal update on the status of pending lawsuits related to SB 253 and SB 261 – covering the likelihood of the rules passing court challenges, potential changes, and the possible penalties under phased compliance.
Read MoreCDP 2025: Can Mock Scoring Boost Your Score Before September?
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Despite the strategic importance of a strong CDP score, many companies struggle with the complexity and evolving requirements of the process. Read this article to learn how a full CDP disclosure mock scoring can help you avoid surprises and improve your score.
Read MoreSB 261 Compliance Countdown: What California Businesses Must Do Now
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With the first SB 261 reports due by January 1, 2026, it is key that businesses understand the bill’s compliance requirements to prepare effectively. The easy-to-follow roadmap in this article will help companies put an actionable plan into place to prepare for compliance and meet the upcoming deadline.
Read MoreWhy Profitability Is the Secret Ingredient to Truly Sustainable Buildings
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Sustainable construction often follows the principles of the Triple Bottom Line: People, Planet, and Profits. In this three-part series, we will investigate sustainable construction by examining each of the “Ps” – what it is, why it is important, and the benefits it can bring to your next project. Part 1 of the series focuses on the most scrutinized part of any project – the economics.
Read MoreStructuring Your Approach to CSRD: 10 Key Steps
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Companies subject to CSRD cannot approach it as a check-the-box exercise. The directive establishes a new baseline for transparency and ESG accountability, mandating detailed, verifiable data across ESG pillars. Navigating the complex and data-heavy regulatory requirements of CSRD requires a clear, phased approach. Get started now with these 10 practical steps.
Read MoreAvoiding the Pitfalls: Data Collection Challenges and Fixes for Accurate GHG Emissions Inventories
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Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions data can be difficult to find, gather, and accurately collect. Poor data quality or quantity leads to flawed emissions reporting, which can result in greenwashing allegations, regulatory penalties, and misdirected mitigation efforts. Read this post for a breakdown of the most common and critical pitfalls in data collection for GHG inventories and what to do about them.
Read MoreCDP & ESRS Alignment Comparison: Climate Transition Plans
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While the CDP questionnaire shares significant commonalities with the EU’s ESRS E1 climate standard, additional steps may be needed to ensure complete compliance. In this article, we systematically compare the CDP questionnaire with ESRS E1 requirements, focusing specifically on Climate Transition Planning.
Read MoreThe GHG Protocol’s Role in Meeting GHG Reporting Requirements
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Many evolving sustainability reporting requirements drive GHG reporting, but the GHG Protocol generally underpins all regulatory requirements. The key word here is “interoperability” meaning that if you disclose using the GHG Protocol, you are off to a great start for meeting nuanced jurisdictional or regulatory needs. Read this article to learn how the GHG Protocol integrates with mandatory emissions reporting.
Read MoreCan Federal Funding from the Inflation Reduction Act Be Taken Back?
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With billions of dollars allocated to states, municipalities, tribal governments, and private entities, one of the most pressing concerns is whether federal funding provided under the IRA can be “taken back” by the federal government. Read this post to learn what steps IRA recipients can take to minimize the risk of recoupment and ensure compliance.
Read MoreThe Best Approach for Commercial Energy Audits
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The objectives of energy audits are to identify and develop measures that will reduce the energy use and carbon footprint of buildings, along with reductions in the cost of operating a building and/or improve the indoor environmental quality experience for the occupants. Read this article to learn about energy audit best practices and the 4 steps every commercial energy audit should follow.
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