Our team of GHG and climate strategy experts combines deep technical insight with a proven record of delivering high-impact results.
Climate & GHG Consulting Services
Greenhouse Gas Inventory Development (Scope 1, 2, and 3)
We provide expert GHG inventory development services aligned with the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct), Scope 2 (indirect energy), and Scope 3 (supply chain) emissions. Our accurate and auditable GHG inventories support climate strategy, sustainability reporting, and regulatory compliance.
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GHG Emissions Reporting
KERAMIDA provides consultation to determine if your facility is subject to mandatory reporting for GHG emissions.
Your facility may be required to submit GHG emissions inventory reports to the EPA if your business falls under one of the required source categories or exceeds the emission threshold for reporting as specified in federal regulations for GHG reporting. For facilities operating in California, you will also be subject to the California Regulation for Mandatory Reporting of GHG emissions and may potentially be required to submit both a federal and state GHG emission inventory report.
KERAMIDA can help your facility navigate through the federal and state reporting regulations to determine if you will be required to submit a GHG emissions inventory report. If it is determined that you are subject to mandatory GHG reporting, KERAMIDA can prepare and submit your facility’s greenhouse gas emissions report under the supervision of one of our California Air Resources Board (CARB) Accredited Lead GHG Verifiers. By being prepared and managed by a CARB Accredited Lead GHG Verifier, we can minimize any complications that may arise from the required third-party verification process for facilities operating within the state of California. In addition to checking the emission calculations and confirming that the data is collected in a way that is compliant with the reporting rule, we can prepare verification binders for you to keep on-site during the verification process.
GHG Verification & Assurance Services
KERAMIDA provides third-party Greenhouse Gas verification and assurance for organizations of all sizes.
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Trusted for Verification and Assurance by Fortune 500 companies from a major U.S. stock market index and a global media & entertainment conglomerate to one of the largest U.S. steel producers and a world leader in marine recreation. KERAMIDA provides independent verification and assurance of GHG emissions for organizations across any industry in accordance with a variety of accepted standards, including ISO 14064-3 standards. KERAMIDA is a CDP Global Gold Verification Provider and an AA1000 Licensed Assurance Provider.
GHG State & Federal Compliance Support
We offer GHG emissions calculation services to help companies comply with state and federal climate regulations, including California Senate Bill 253 (SB 253). Our team ensures your emissions data is accurate, third-party verifiable, and aligned with public disclosure requirements. Our GHG compliance support services include:
GHG Emissions Calculation for Annual Reporting
GHG Monitoring Plan and Procedures Preparation
Audit of GHG Monitoring Plan and Procedures
Non-Applicability Documentation
Serving as Designated Representative's Delegated Agent for Submission for Annual Reports to US EPA
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
KERAMIDA performs ISO 14040/14044-compliant Product Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) to evaluate environmental impacts from raw material sourcing through product disposal. Our LCA services help meet customer sustainability requirements and enable product-level carbon footprint claims.
Carbon Footprint Assessment
KERAMIDA completes Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 Carbon Footprint determinations for corporations and governmental units. Our carbon footprint assessments are used for Green Product certifications and include organizational and operational footprint boundaries (facility itself, product life cycle, suppliers), quantification factors, identification of emission sources, quantification methods, emission factors, source activity data, and voluntary or regulatory program requirements. We also develop carbon footprint tracking tools customized to each client’s needs and provide services for data acquisition, input, and validation. Our team advises clients on strategic communication of carbon footprints and reduction goals.
GHG Emissions Reduction Strategy & Implementation
Our team of engineers and scientists provides sector-specific and company-specific GHG emission reduction strategies that are tailored to your operations and regulatory requirements.
We develop and implement custom greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategies aligned with science-based targets and net-zero goals. We identify cost-effective carbon reduction opportunities and guide execution across facilities, fleets, and supply chains.
Decarbonization Consulting Services
KERAMIDA’s approach to net zero decarbonization focuses on creating value and growth opportunities for our clients.
We create customized decarbonization roadmaps to help organizations meet carbon reduction targets and achieve long-term climate goals. Our plans identify high-impact levers across operations, supply chains, and assets, supporting net-zero alignment and regulatory readiness. We help companies implement these strategies to reduce their carbon footprint across their entire value chain, focusing on maximum impact and business opportunities.
Climate Risk Assessment & Management
Our multidisciplinary team helps public and private sector organizations build climate resilience by identifying, assessing, and managing physical and transition climate risks.
We develop science-based climate adaptation strategies aligned with TCFD recommendations and integrate risk mitigation into enterprise-wide planning. KERAMIDA supports clients in preparing for and adapting to impacts such as:
Flooding from stormwater and sea level rise
Wildfires
Water scarcity
Utility disruptions
Extreme heat and cold events
Our services include climate scenario analysis, emergency preparedness planning, and resilience integration to strengthen business continuity in a changing climate.
Climate Transition Plan (CTP) Consulting
KERAMIDA guides companies in developing a credible Climate Transition Plan that fulfills regulatory reporting mandates.
Meeting the regulatory and stakeholder criteria for a transition plan requires a cross-functional approach. We regularly engage with finance, risk, internal audit committees, executive leadership, operational units, and managers to develop feasible transition plans. Every company is different, so we tailor our climate transition planning approach to meet the unique needs of each corporation.
Our team of Climate Transition Planning experts supports clients with:
Review of CDP and Regulatory Climate Transition Plan criteria
Transition Planning Taskforce (TPT) alignment
Gap Analysis
Scope 1 and 2 GHG inventory
Disclosing and verifying Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions
Scope 3 screening to identify hotspots
Evaluating and disclosing Scope 3 Emissions
Modeling out a reduction pathway to achieving net zero
Stakeholder Engagement
Identifying climate-related risks and opportunities
Conducting a scenario analysis that investigates the impacts of your identified climate-related risks
Validating your SBT with the Science-Based Target Initiative
Energy Audits & Energy Management Services
We deliver ASHRAE-compliant energy audits and energy efficiency strategies that reduce operating costs and emissions. Our services support LEED certification, ENERGY STAR benchmarking, and compliance with local energy disclosure ordinances. Learn more about our Energy Audit approach.
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GHG Consulting for the Oil & Gas Industry
KERAMIDA’s oil and gas consultants provide GHG reporting compliance support, GHG auditing and assurance, and expert guidance on emissions reduction and sustainability strategies for the oil and gas industry.
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Supply Chain Engagement & Decarbonization
We assess supply chain emissions and develop strategies to reduce Scope 3 impacts. Our team helps companies engage suppliers, improve data quality, and align with CDP, SBTi, and other supply chain sustainability frameworks.
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Sustainability Strategy for Cities, Campuses, and Communities
KERAMIDA’s Livable City Solutions team works with cities and schools to identify and implement actionable sustainability strategies that create thriving communities and campuses that work for everyone.
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KERAMIDA helps cities and educational institutions identify and implement forward-thinking sustainability strategies that create thriving communities and campuses that work for everyone. Our professionals evaluate your operations to develop methods to reduce your carbon footprint and draft a Climate Action Plan to effectively guide the implementation of emissions reduction strategies.
Climate Action Plans (CAP) for Cities and Schools
Our climate experts are highly experienced in working with various municipal departments, setting Science-Based Targets for emissions reduction, and conducting Resiliency Assessments of climate hazards, impacts, risks, and adaptations, which can then be integrated into a City or School Climate Action Plan.
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What our clients are saying:
“Quite impressed with your responsiveness. It’s really a joy to work with you.”
“I want to thank you for your help with the very challenging greenhouse gas emissions issue. Your knowledge and prior work are so valuable to our current efforts on behalf of the industry.”
Featured GHG Consulting Projects:
KERAMIDA provides ongoing Climate and ESG consulting support to a leading private equity firm that targets infrastructure and real estate investments and has approximately $40 billion in assets under management. We help the Client’s portfolio companies to develop and implement their Climate Transition Plans and Science Based Targets.
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Trusted for Verification and Assurance by Fortune 500 companies from a major U.S. stock market index and a global media & entertainment conglomerate to one of the largest U.S. steel producers and a world leader in marine recreation. KERAMIDA provides independent verification and assurance of GHG emissions for organizations across any industry in accordance with a variety of accepted standards, including ISO 14064-3 standards. KERAMIDA is a CDP Global Gold Verification Provider and an AA1000 Licensed Assurance Provider.
Greenhouse Gas Consulting Experience
GHG Project Experience:
Carbon Footprint for Food Manufacturer
KERAMIDA completed a Greenhouse Gas Inventory for a food manufacturer in order to meet the requirements of Walmart’s Sustainability Product Index. The inventory was completed under the CDP protocol and included Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Limited Scope 3 emissions for packaging manufactured off-site was also included. Sources of emissions beyond energy use include water and wastewater treatment emissions.
Carbon Footprint for the Products of Medical Equipment Supplier
KERAMIDA completed a Carbon Footprint for a leading international medical and hospital equipment supplier for its global headquarters manufacturing facility. A team of key leadership staff representing product development, operations, engineering, and sales was advised by KERAMIDA on the appropriate boundaries to set for the carbon footprint and how to best communicate the results throughout the company. The Carbon Footprint included Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and a request from suppliers for Scope 3 emissions. KERAMIDA also performed carbon footprints for the products of two of the client’s suppliers. After compilation of one year of carbon footprint data, KERAMIDA provided the client with carbon footprint tracking tools to manage future years of data and set reduction goals.
GHG Inventories for Wood Furniture Manufacturing Facility
KERAMIDA performed greenhouse gas inventories for 12 wood furniture manufacturing facilities throughout the U.S. using the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) protocol. KERAMIDA also tailored the inventories to meet local emission factors associated with local electrical power generation facilities.
Energy Audit and GHG Inventories for Wood Furniture Production Facility
KERAMIDA performed an energy audit of the wood furniture production facility and corporate offices which included a greenhouse gas inventory and recommended energy conservation projects. KERAMIDA also provided the greenhouse gas inventory in the format required by the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA).
Greenhouse Gas Inventory for the City of Cincinnati
KERAMIDA performed a greenhouse gas (GHG) emission inventory update for the City of Cincinnati, Ohio. The inventory was conducted using the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) Clean Air & Climate Protection (CACP) 2009 software applied to energy use for the 2009 calendar year. The update included comparing 2009 community and government GHG inventories to the baseline year, 2006, and evaluating specific projects implemented to reduce GHG emissions, energy use and cost. The ICLEI protocol and CACP software were used to compare current year energy use and GHG emissions to the base year and to explain the differences with individual projects, national energy trends, or climate change effects on the City of Cincinnati. A summary of the results was published in the Climate Protection Action Plan (The Green Cincinnati Plan).
Alternative Fuel Feasibility Studies for Cement Facilities
KERAMIDA assisted cement facilities in determining alternative fuel usage in their kiln. There are incentives for facilities, especially in California, to use bio-derived alternative fuels since emissions from the combustion of these fuels do not count towards the facility’s compliance obligation. A facility’s compliance obligation determines the amount of carbon credits that are needed to purchase. By combusting certain bio-based fuels, the emissions from this combustion do not need to be offset through the purchase of credits.
U.S. Department of Energy - Metal Casting Energy Use and CO2 Reduction Study
KERAMIDA performed a study of energy use in foundries and best practices for energy use reduction and CO2 generation reduction by manufacturing processes for the U.S. Department of Energy. The objective of this pioneering work was to conduct an energy and facility analysis of the metal casting industry to determine the theoretical minimum, best practice, and actual energy usage for different metals and processes used in the metal casting industry. This study also listed the work practices used by the best performing facilities to provide practical guidance to the industry for energy and CO2 emission reductions. The study was published in 2004 by the U.S. DOE Industrial Technologies Program and is titled, "Theoretical/Best Practice Energy Use in Metalcasting Operations." KERAMIDA was selected by the U.S. DOE and conducted the study and wrote the peer-reviewed publication for U.S. DOE under subcontract to Advanced Technology Institute in 2003-2004 for a budget of $100,000.
CO2 Emissions Reduction Strategy for a Major European Aluminum Producer
KERAMIDA performed a study for Indirect CO2 Emissions for a major aluminum producer and developed a winning CO2 emissions reduction strategy to successfully address the anticipated impact from the European Union’s CO2 regulations - Phase I (EU Emissions Trading Scheme Directive 2003/87/EC and resultant National Allocation Plans). The reduction strategy focused on the role of energy efficiency on indirect CO2 emissions and the assignment of benefits from the resultant CO2 credits. The study presented calculations of penalties resulting from CO2 emissions exceedances for each of the years of the regulatory implementation period. The study, furthermore, included an assessment of the legal framework for emissions trading at the International, European, and National levels.
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