Several States File Lawsuit to Block New SEC Climate Disclosure Rules

Several States File Lawsuit to Block New SEC Climate Disclosure Rules

Client Alert: Just hours after the SEC adopted the new climate-related disclosure rules, a coalition of ten states announced the launch of a lawsuit in the U.S. federal appeals court to block the new rules.

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The SEC Issues Final GHG Rule

The SEC Issues Final GHG Rule

Client Alert: On March 6, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted final rules to require registrants to disclose certain climate-related information in registration statements and annual reports.

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Large Scale TNFD Nature-Related Corporate Reporting Underway

Large Scale TNFD Nature-Related Corporate Reporting Underway

Client Alert: Last week the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) reported that 320 organizations from more than 46 countries have pledged to initiate nature-related disclosures following the TNFD Recommendations released in September of the previous year.

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EFRAG Proposes Implementation Guidance for ESRS

EFRAG Proposes Implementation Guidance for ESRS

Client Alert: The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has published its first three draft European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) Implementation Guidance documents for public feedback.

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GVMC Partners with KERAMIDA to Develop a Preliminary Climate Action Plan!

GVMC Partners with KERAMIDA to Develop a Preliminary Climate Action Plan!

We are excited to share news of our forthcoming partnership with the Grand Valley Metropolitan Council (GVMC) and community members across East Michigan. GVMC received a $1M Planning Grant from the U.S. EPA's Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) Program. Together, we embark on a pivotal journey aimed at crafting a Preliminary Climate Action Plan, slated for submission to the U.S. EPA in 2024.

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KERAMIDA Welcomes Ellie Agioutanti to the Sustainability Team!

KERAMIDA Welcomes Ellie Agioutanti to the Sustainability Team!

We are delighted to announce Ellie Agioutanti's transition to the role of Senior Sustainability Analyst at Keramida. Since joining KERAMIDA in October 2020, Ellie has been a valuable member of the EHS Compliance Department, and we are excited about her new role.

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KERAMIDA Welcomes John Barnard to the Sustainability Team!

KERAMIDA Welcomes John Barnard to the Sustainability Team!

Welcome to the Sustainability Team John! His journey from Environmental Compliance Specialist to Senior Sustainability Analyst reflects not only his dedication but also his valuable contributions to our team. We look forward to seeing the positive impact he continues to make in the realm of sustainability. Congratulations, John!

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California's First-in-the-Country GHG Emissions & Climate Risk Laws

California's First-in-the-Country GHG Emissions & Climate Risk Laws

Client Alert: On October 7, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newson signed two landmark bills into law requiring large companies doing business in California to publicly report their annual GHG emissions (Senate Bill (SB) 253) and climate-related financial risks (SB-261).

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KERAMIDA Collaborates on CDP Third-Party Verification Report

KERAMIDA Collaborates on CDP Third-Party Verification Report

KERAMIDA, a CDP Global Gold Verification Provider, recently collaborated with two fellow CDP accredited solutions providers, LRQA and Lucideon, to produce a report for CDP that explores the business benefits, practical considerations, and best practices for third-party verification of environmental data.

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KERAMIDA Thought Leadership for CDP Blog: How to Prepare for SEC Climate Disclosure

KERAMIDA Thought Leadership for CDP Blog: How to Prepare for SEC Climate Disclosure

CDP has published an article by KERAMIDA’s Dr. Anastasia Kyrmanidou, Senior Sustainability Analyst, and Dr. Becky Twohey, Vice President of ESG Strategy, Planning and Reporting on the importance of companies having an ESG strategy with teeth and how CDP-reporting companies who actively take steps to attain CDP “Leadership” status will be best prepared for the proposed SEC climate rule.

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City of Kent Climate Action Plan Kick-Off Highlights

City of Kent Climate Action Plan Kick-Off Highlights

Congratulations to our KERAMIDA Sustainability Team on a great week in Kent, Ohio! KERAMIDA is currently assisting the City of Kent, Ohio with developing a Climate Action Plan, and to kick off the project, four of our professionals spent the week in Kent.

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