IDEM Industrial Stormwater General Permit Issuance
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On December 30, 2025, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) issued and made effective the Industrial Stormwater General Permit (ISGP).
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Client Alert: CARB Issues Draft Regulations for SB 253 and SB 261 on December 9, 2025
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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) released draft regulations on December 9, 2025, as part of its initial rulemaking to implement California’s corporate climate disclosure laws, SB 253 (greenhouse gas emissions reporting) and SB 261 (climate-related financial risk reporting).
Read MoreUnderstanding Your CDP Score: Turning Insights into Action
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CDP scores were released yesterday, providing a snapshot of environmental performance and highlighting where organizations can strengthen climate, water, or forestry strategies in the year ahead.
Read MoreClient Alert: SB 253 Key Updates from CARB Nov 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 MoreClient Alert: California SB 261 Implementation Halted by Ninth Circuit
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As 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 MoreClient Alert: The US Supreme Court is Asked to Stop Compliance with California Climate Laws
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On November 10, the US Chamber of Commerce and several state Chambers filed an emergency application with the US Supreme Court for an injunction.
Read MoreClient Alert: EU Parliament’s Nov. 13 Vote Slashes Corporate Sustainability Rules
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The 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 MoreClient Alert: Important Summary Status for EU Omnibus
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As 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 MoreThe Sustainability Update - Key Market Trends as of Q3 2025
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In 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 MoreClient Alert: CARB Delays Climate-Disclosure Rulemaking Timeline to Q1 2026
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The 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 MoreClient Alert: CARB Releases Draft SB 253 Scope 1 & 2 Reporting Template
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The 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 MoreClient Alert: California Publishes Draft List of 4,160 Companies Under Climate Disclosure Laws
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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 MoreClient Alert: EPA Proposes Major Rollback of Greenhouse Gas Reporting Requirements
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The 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 MoreClient Alert: IFRS S2 Section Update
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The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has issued significant 2025 proposals to expand and refine IFRS S2 climate disclosure requirements. These updates could affect Scope 3 reporting boundaries, industry-specific guidance, and climate transition plan disclosures. Companies should review the changes now to prepare for potential adoption as early as 2026.
Read MoreNavigating California’s Landmark Climate Disclosure Requirements: Insights from the July 9 CARB FAQ
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California’s climate disclosure landscape is evolving rapidly. On July 9, 2025, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) released a Frequently Asked Questions document that reinforced why companies can’t afford to wait to prepare.
Read MoreClient Alert: IDEM to Remove Emergency Affirmative Defense Provisions from Air Permits
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The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is removing "emergency" affirmative defense provisions from air permits as required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Read MoreThe Sustainability Update - Key Market Trends as of Q2 2025
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In our second quarterly update of 2025, Amber Greaney, MPA, LEED GA, ENV SP, Vice President of Sustainability at KERAMIDA, shared the latest regulatory changes and emerging trends shaping sustainability strategies this quarter. Here are the main takeaways covering U.S. and international regulations, CDP season priorities, and innovations in sustainable steel and sports.
Read MoreClient Alert: EFRAG Proposes Major Streamlining of ESRS to Reduce Reporting Burden
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EFRAG has released a Progress Report outlining proposed revisions to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) that aim to reduce the reporting burden on companies while preserving the integrity of disclosures.
Read MoreClient Alert: EPA Extends Comment Period for Proposed MSGP
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The EPA has extended the comment period for the proposed Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) by 45 days, now closing on May 19, 2025.
Read MoreClient Alert: SEC Ends Defense of Climate Disclosure Rules
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The SEC has officially withdrawn its defense of the climate disclosure rules adopted in March 2024, citing concerns over cost and regulatory overreach. This decision follows ongoing legal challenges and signals a shift in the Commission’s stance on climate-related financial disclosures.
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