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.
Read MoreKeep up to date with recent company news, press releases, and important regulatory news. This is a hub for readers interested in KERAMIDA’s growth and achievements, as well as relevant global regulatory developments.
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 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 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 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 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 MoreCalifornia’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.
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Yesterday at the 2025 WBENC National Conference, Amber Greaney, MPA, LEED GA, ENV SP, Vice President of Sustainability at KERAMIDA, delivered a featured presentation titled "Making the Business Case: How Sustainable Resource Management & Smart Engineering Drive Corporate Economic Growth."
Speaking to a national audience of women-owned businesses and corporate leaders, Amber outlined how companies can integrate sustainability and engineering practices not only to reduce environmental impact but also to drive cost savings, minimize risk, meet investor expectations, and strengthen market positioning.
The presentation detailed KERAMIDA’s GreenStep™ Model, our proprietary Sustainability assessment and implementation approach based on metrics and KPIs for compliance and Best Management Practices. GreenStep™ is designed to maximize value by reducing costs and corporate risk, while improving the market positioning of corporations and cities.
Amber shared insights into KERAMIDA’s SB 261 compliance process, which equips businesses with the roadmap needed to meet California’s upcoming climate disclosure requirements.
As a certified women-owned business with a global footprint, KERAMIDA was proud to serve as a Co-Chair Sponsor of the WBENC conference and share our perspective on how sustainability strategies can drive long-term economic success for businesses.
Learn more about KERAMIDA’s Sustainability Services.
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