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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A 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 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 MoreEmployer Responsibilities for Protecting Workers from Wildfire Smoke
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Employers in California have a crucial responsibility to protect their employees from the harmful effects of wildfire smoke, particularly when air quality levels reach hazardous thresholds. Read this article to understand employer responsibilities and solutions to reduce employee risk.
Read MoreIndoor & Outdoor Heat Stress Standards: What Are Your State’s Compliance Requirements?
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California, Colorado, Minnesota, Oregon, and Washington currently have occupational heat stress standards for the workplace. Read this article to learn about each state’s indoor and outdoor heat illness prevention requirements and how to prepare for the proposed national OSHA Heat Stress rule.
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know About California's Zero-Emission Forklift Regulation
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California’s new Zero-Emission Forklift (ZEF) Regulation will phase out and restrict new purchases of Large Spark-Ignition (LSI) Forklifts in an effort to improve air quality by reducing GHG emissions, NOx emissions, and other pollutants. Read this article for compliance deadlines, applicability, and phase-out schedules.
Read MoreUnderstanding the California Industrial General Permit for New Industrial Facilities
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If you are an industrial facility looking for California IGP coverage for the first time, navigating the 485 pages of the currently amended IGP may seem like a daunting task for new permittees. Read this article to learn the three key elements of stormwater compliance and how to stay compliant with the IGP.
Read MoreCalifornia's New Climate Laws Take Effect
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California’s SB 253, SB 261, and AB 1305 represent a notable change not only in California's climate policy and regulatory requirements but, more importantly, in the expected national regulatory framework, with compliance implications for many corporations. Read this article to learn how these new climate regulations may impact your company.
Read MoreKey Updates To The California CGP
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The construction industry is no stranger to evolving regulations aimed at protecting the environment. If you're involved in construction in California, you're likely familiar with the California Construction General Permit (CGP). The permit was first adopted in 2009 to address stormwater runoff, safeguard water quality, and prevent pollution associated with construction activities. Read this article to learn 10 key updates in the new CGP that went into effect on September 1, 2023.
Read MoreTCFD 2023 Final Status Report and Next Steps
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In mid-October, the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) published its sixth and final TCFD Status Report detailing TCFD adoption and disclosure trends across over 3,100 companies in 8 economic sectors. Read this article for the report’s key findings and a detailed comparison of TCFD recommendations vs. SEC proposed requirements.
Read MoreCalifornia Wine Industry GHG and Air Emissions – From Farm to Glass
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What specific actions should California wineries and vineyards take to score higher on the CSWA questionnaire and show continuous improvement in sustainability practices? Read this post to learn what steps to take and the importance of establishing a GHG inventory and mitigation plan.
Read MoreHow Do California Wildfires Impact Industrial Stormwater Dischargers?
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The ability to successfully argue that your stormwater was impacted by wildfires is not automatic or absolutely certain – you have to take action. Read this post to learn the requirements for consideration in the recently issued California State Water Board guidance.
Read MoreCalifornia Attenuation Factor for Vapor Intrusion – What You Need to Know
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The California DTSC will soon be publishing its study to support development of California-specific attenuation factors (AFs) for vapor intrusion to indoor air. Read this post to learn about the study’s preliminary findings and why site cleanup + Vapor Intrusion mitigation systems are the preferred solution.
Read MoreHow to Perform Virtual Inspections & Comply With Regulations
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Virtual inspections have become the necessary and viable alternative for essential businesses to continue to comply with regulations in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic while keeping facility personnel and inspectors safe. Read this post for some helpful tips and tools needed to successfully perform a remote video inspection.
Read MoreERA Level 1 Status Deadline: What You Need To Know
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Compliance Deadline Alert for all California industrial businesses with Notice of Intent (NOI) coverage under the California Industrial General Permit (IGP) for stormwater who recently entered Level 1 status after July 1st, 2020. Read this post to learn what you need to do if your facility enters ERA Level 1 Status.
Read MoreTime Schedule Orders as a Stormwater Compliance Extension Option for California IGP
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A Time Schedule Order (TSO) is an extension option to comply with the new provisions laid out in the Amended Industrial General Permit (IGP). Read this post to learn what TSOs are, who should consider making use of them, and the application process.
Read MoreDeadline Alert: California Amended IGP TMDL/TNAL/NEL Compliance
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This post covers everything you need to know about TMDL/TNAL/NEL applicability and compliance. The new requirements of the Permit will become effective on July 1, 2020.
Read MoreCalifornia’s New Draft Supplemental Guidance for Screening and Evaluating Vapor Intrusion
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Toxic vapors can move from contaminated groundwater and soil to indoor air, potentially harming human health. California’s new draft Supplemental Guidance promotes a state-wide standard practice and consistency for vapor intrusion screening and sampling. Here’s what you need to know.
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