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No federal PFAS indoor air standards exist yet. Here's what environmental and legal teams should know about vapor intrusion pathways, data gaps, and site liability.
Improve your CDP score with this practical 7-part checklist from a CDP Gold Accredited Provider. Based on KERAMIDA's experience supporting companies through the CDP disclosure process, this guide highlights areas that have the greatest impact on scoring outcomes, including emissions reporting, Scope 3 engagement, climate risk assessment, governance, targets, and verification.
Setting an SBTi target is only the beginning. Learn how to build a six-step decarbonization roadmap and understand the key elements every implementation plan must address to achieve meaningful, measurable progress against your emissions targets.
Sustainability reporting in 2026 isn't about picking the right framework. It's about managing complexity across all of them. Most companies are now reporting under multiple standards simultaneously and the organizations getting ahead are using GRI as the connective layer that ties everything together. Read the full article to see how.
How will SBTi’s Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2.0 impact your climate strategy? From new approaches to Scope 1, 2, and 3 target-setting to required climate transition plans and third-party assurance, the proposed updates represent a major shift for companies. Explore the key changes, expected timeline, and what your organization should be doing now to prepare for what’s ahead.
Indiana’s new Industrial Stormwater General Permit (ISGP) replaces the long-standing Rule 6 program and introduces significant changes to monitoring, inspections, corrective actions, and reporting. This overview highlights key updates and practical steps facilities can take to prepare for the transition.
New York’s Part 253 Mandatory GHG Reporting Program is now in effect, marking a major implementation step under the Climate Act. The rule establishes statewide emissions reporting and annual verification requirements for Large Emission Sources. Learn who must report, verification thresholds, key deadlines, and what companies should do now to prepare for Part 253 compliance.
Sustainable construction often follows the principles of the Triple Bottom Line: People, Planet, and Profits. Part 2 of this three-part series focuses on the “Planet” pillar, exploring how eco-friendly design, renewable energy, and sustainable materials reduce environmental impact and shape resilient, future-ready buildings.
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.
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.
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.
Despite the strategic importance of a strong CDP score, many companies struggle with the complexity and evolving requirements of the process. Read this article to learn how a full CDP disclosure mock scoring can help you avoid surprises and improve your score.
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.
While the EPA’s May 2025 memorandum does not propose regulatory changes, it reaffirms the agency’s commitment to limiting the use of Section 401 to its statutory purpose, thereby minimizing unnecessary barriers to project development. Read this article to learn more about the key clarifications.
Sustainable construction often follows the principles of the Triple Bottom Line: People, Planet, and Profits. In this three-part series, we will investigate sustainable construction by examining each of the “Ps” – what it is, why it is important, and the benefits it can bring to your next project. Part 1 of the series focuses on the most scrutinized part of any project – the economics.
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