Client Alert: SB 253 Key Updates from CARB Nov 18 Workshop
/CARB has released proposed updates on first-year reporting requirements under SB 253 for Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions during the November 18 workshop.
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CARB has released proposed updates on first-year reporting requirements under SB 253 for Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions during the November 18 workshop.
Read MoreAs of November 18, 2025, a U.S. appeals court has temporarily frozen (halted the implementation of) California Senate Bill (SB) 261, the Climate-Related Financial Risk Act.
Read MoreOn November 10, the US Chamber of Commerce and several state Chambers filed an emergency application with the US Supreme Court for an injunction.
Read MoreThe Omnibus package, voted on by the European Parliament on November 13, 2025, makes significant changes to EU sustainability regulations, including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), the Taxonomy Regulation, and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
Read MoreAs the EU finalizes the Omnibus amendments to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), significant debates remain over company scope, assurance requirements, and the inclusion of Climate Transition Plans. The next Parliament vote is scheduled for November 14, 2025. Learn what these pending changes could mean for your organization’s reporting strategy, materiality assessments, and disclosure obligations.
Read MoreIn our Q3 2025 update, Nick McCreary, Senior Vice President of Sustainability; Emilee O’Neill, Vice President of Livable Cities; and Amber Greaney, Vice President of Sustainability, share the latest regulatory developments, global insights, and innovations shaping sustainability this quarter.
Read MoreKERAMIDA Inc. is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a Microsoft Supplier Carbon Accounting Partner, joining a select group of trusted providers recommended by Microsoft to support its suppliers in meeting corporate sustainability and greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting criteria.
Read MoreThe California Air Resources Board (CARB) did not issue its expected proposed rulemaking package on October 14, but the agency has since clarified that it plans to bring the initial rulemaking to the Board in Q1 2026. This timing adjustment does not affect statutory reporting deadlines.
Read MoreWe are proud to announce that KERAMIDA is the first U.S. consultancy to have ClearPath 2.0 Trained Professionals, marking a major milestone in our commitment to advancing climate action and sustainability planning in communities across the nation.
Read MoreAfter day two of the 37th American Foundry Society (AFS) Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) and Sustainability Conference, KERAMIDA hosted an Industry Networking Dinner at Little Green Lake Retreat in Markesan, Wisconsin.
Read MoreKERAMIDA was proud to serve as a Gold Sponsor and play a leading role at the 37th American Foundry Society (AFS) Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) and Sustainability Conference, held October 7–9, 2025, in Green Lake, Wisconsin.
Read MoreThe California Air Resources Board (CARB) has released a draft Excel reporting template and accompanying guidance memo to support companies preparing for compliance with SB-253, California’s new corporate climate disclosure law.
Read MoreLast week KERAMIDA had the pleasure of hosting ClimateView’s CEO, Maxime Leroux, and Dorothea Strüber, Regional Director US for ClimateView, all the way from Stockholm, Sweden, for a series of strategic meetings focused on advancing ClearPath 2.0
Read MoreKERAMIDA returns from Climate Week NYC with a clear message: cities are linking economic growth with climate action. As the first U.S. consultancy with ClearPath 2.0 trained professionals, our experts help cities leverage this powerful tool — including the Economic and Energy Modules — to design climate strategies that drive prosperity and resilience.
Read MoreKERAMIDA Celebrates 37 Years of Excellence!
Read MoreDuring Climate Week NYC 2025, KERAMIDA premiered on CNBC to share how geopolitical and global uncertainties can serve to galvanize sustainability, focusing on the business case for sustainable development.
In this feature produced by Acumen, KERAMIDA’s CEO & CTO, Dr. Vicky Keramida and Senior Vice President of Sustainability, Nick McCreary, share why sustainability must be envisioned as a business strategy — one that drives greener products, long-term resiliency, improved marketability, and meaningful cost-benefit impacts for companies.
We also discuss how regulatory frameworks like California’s SB 261 and SB 253, and the EU’s CSRD, are shaping the future of corporate sustainability, and why data integrity is essential for transparent and credible sustainability reporting.
Watch the interview and read the full article on CNBC here: SDG Interviews: Sustainability at a Crossroads – Building the Business Case
CARB has released a preliminary list of 4,160 companies potentially subject to California’s SB 253 and SB 261 climate disclosure laws. KERAMIDA breaks down what this means, highlights key considerations, and provides links to the draft list and stakeholder survey.
Read MoreWe are thrilled to share that Ann Reiter, Administrative Assistant at KERAMIDA, has been honored with the Ambassador Award by Partners for Sustainability!
Read MoreThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed rule on September 16, 2025, that would significantly scale back the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) under 40 CFR Part 98. Under the proposal, reporting obligations for most industries would be eliminated, while reporting for the petroleum and natural gas sector (subpart W) would be suspended until 2034.
Read MoreKERAMIDA is proud to have sponsored the “STEAM Like A Girl – Dream It, STEAM It” event hosted by the Duneland Family YMCA.
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