Can Federal Funding from the Inflation Reduction Act Be Taken Back?

Can Federal Funding from the Inflation Reduction Act Be Taken Back?

With billions of dollars allocated to states, municipalities, tribal governments, and private entities, one of the most pressing concerns is whether federal funding provided under the IRA can be “taken back” by the federal government. Read this post to learn what steps IRA recipients can take to minimize the risk of recoupment and ensure compliance.

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California's New Climate Laws Take Effect

California's New Climate Laws Take Effect

California’s SB 253, SB 261, and AB 1305 represent a notable change not only in California's climate policy and regulatory requirements but, more importantly, in the expected national regulatory framework, with compliance implications for many corporations. Read this article to learn how these new climate regulations may impact your company.

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A Novel Approach To City Climate Action Planning

A Novel Approach To City Climate Action Planning

An effective and reliable City Climate Action Plan requires a bigger-picture solution. Read this article to learn about KERAMIDA’s unique approach that gives cities clear and easy-to-follow guidance for creating an effective Climate Action Plan (CAP) by addressing the GHG sources a City has control over or can influence for the purpose of setting reduction Targets.

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2022 TCFD Status Report: Increase in Climate-Related Disclosures

2022 TCFD Status Report: Increase in Climate-Related Disclosures

The 2022 TCFD report highlights the rapid acceleration of how the implications of climate change are becoming more and more mainstream throughout the financial markets, as well as the increase of commitments to net-zero emissions transition plans. Read this post to learn more about the report.

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IPCC Report Sparks Need For Climate Action Planning

IPCC Report Sparks Need For Climate Action Planning

The latest IPCC Climate reports are a call for companies and government agencies alike to cut their GHG emissions. Read this post to learn how strategic, practical climate action planning can progress your company toward your net-zero goal, meeting investor expectations and improving your market positioning and profitability, while contributing to a healthier planet.

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How to Develop an Effective Net Zero Plan

How to Develop an Effective Net Zero Plan

How do you achieve your Net Zero goal, one step at a time? A Net Zero Roadmap can answer all these questions and provide the necessary support to achieve the goals within the specified timeline. Read this post to learn the six steps to building a Net Zero Roadmap.

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Senate Bill Update: Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2021

Senate Bill Update: Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2021

Proposed Senate Bill 1251, the “Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2021,” was introduced to the 117th Congress on April 20, 2021, and outlines authorization by the USDA to develop a program to facilitate greater participation of farmers, ranchers, and private forest landowners in voluntary environmental credit markets and overcoming barriers to their entry into such markets.

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Climate Scenario Analysis – What It Is and What It Isn’t

Climate Scenario Analysis – What It Is and What It Isn’t

Scenarios help corporations make strategic decisions that will be sound for all plausible futures. Read this post to learn about the TCFD approach to scenario analysis and climate-related risks and opportunities.

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SEC Urged to Establish ESG-Based Disclosure Framework

SEC Urged to Establish ESG-Based Disclosure Framework

The SEC has long been contemplating whether ESG disclosures should be included in its disclosure protocol for public companies. The Investor Advisory Committee recently provided five explicit recommendations for the SEC’s consideration regarding why and how the Commission should update its reporting requirements for companies to include material, decision-useful, ESG factors. Read this post to learn about their recommendations.

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BlackRock Demands Corporate Response to Climate Change

BlackRock Demands Corporate Response to Climate Change

With BlackRock’s $7.4 trillion in assets at stake, BlackRock CEO, Larry Fink, has essentially demanded that companies make a purposeful commitment to confront climate change, or BlackRock will no longer invest in them. Given the current state of the world, how does ESG really factor in and what does this mean for companies?

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Minimizing Waste & Lost Revenue From Natural Disasters

Minimizing Waste & Lost Revenue From Natural Disasters

A review of two case studies involving Simon Malls’ disaster recovery and clean-up after Hurricane Maria and a destructive hailstorm in Colorado. Learn what sustainable strategies developers can implement which will lead to more sustainable buildings, less lost revenue from natural disasters, less waste disposal fees, and more reliable retail services.

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