Climate Transition Plans
Speaker: Nick McCreary, MS, LEED AP, Vice President, Sustainability & Climate Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

2023 has been called the Year of the Climate Transition Plan. Comprehensive Climate Transition Plans include GHG reduction targets and strategies on how an entity plans to meet those targets.

In this talk, Nick McCreary discusses establishing GHG reduction targets, and strategies for companies and municipalities on how they will meet such targets – based on material needs, financial constraints, and advancements in technology.

Climate Risks and Opportunities
Speaker: Anastasia Kyrmanidou, Ph.D., Senior Sustainability Analyst, KERAMIDA Inc.

According to the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, one of the most significant and misunderstood risks that organizations face today relates to climate change. While it is widely recognized that continued greenhouse gas emissions will cause further warming of the planet and this warming could lead to damaging effects, the exact timing and magnitude of physical and transitional effects are difficult to estimate and related to the actions that we take today to reduce emissions.

In this presentation, Anastasia Kyrmanidou discusses different categories of climate-related risks and opportunities, recognizes how climate risks can create financial risk, explains the importance of reporting on climate-related issues that companies face today, and outlines the process for assessing climate-related issues now and into the future.

GHG Verification and Third-Party Assurance
Speaker: Xuqing Xiong, P.E., Senior Sustainability Analyst, KERAMIDA Inc.

Getting your GHG inventory verified may soon become a mandatory step in light of the proposed SEC rule. Beyond compliance, GHG verification can play an important role in drawing stakeholders, strengthening business partnerships, identifying risks and opportunities, and enabling more informed decision-making.

In this talk, Xuqing Xiong, guides you through the GHG Verification and Third-Party Assurance process. You'll gain insights into the significance of verifying your GHG data, and understand the steps involved in achieving verification.

Integration of GHG and Air Co-Pollutants
Speaker: Wesley Fleming, P.E., Vice President, Air & Compliance Engineering Services, KERAMIDA Inc.

The demand for emissions reporting is at an all-time high. By relying on the well-established understanding of the sources of GHG emissions and air co-pollutants, companies can align compliance and sustainability demands.

In this talk, Wesley Fleming explains how managing both GHG and co-pollutants effectively leads to increased efficiency and accuracy and strategic reductions opportunities.

Carbon Offsets 101
Speaker: Steve Loria, ENV SP, Sustainability Analyst, KERAMIDA Inc.

Carbon offset credits are one the most widely misunderstood topics when it comes to strategies to reach net zero.

In this presentation, Steve Loria answers the following questions: What is a carbon offset? How does a carbon offset compare to a Renewable Energy Certificate (REC)? What are some examples of carbon offset projects? What are common components of quality carbon offset projects? When and how does one purchase carbon offset credits? What role do carbon offsets play in reaching net zero targets?

Incorporating Environmental Justice Into Climate Accounting
Speaker: Amber Greaney, MPA, LEED GA, ENV SP, Livable City Solutions Manager, KERAMIDA Inc.

In this talk, Amber Greaney discusses the process of conducting a Low-Income and Disadvantaged Community (LIDAC) Analysis. This exercise is mandatory for all states and 63 cities that have received the EPA's Climate Pollution Reduction Grant funding for climate action planning. Businesses can also use the LIDAC analysis to understand how a community project may impact a specific area.

The talk guides you through the process of identifying LIDAC communities, establishing indicators, engaging with LIDAC communities, and identifying, describing, and quantifying the benefits. The talk concludes by bringing the pieces of the project together to understand what the final product should look like.

Sustainable Sports Strategies
Speaker: Maddy Williams, MBA, Senior Sustainability Analyst, KERAMIDA Inc.

At KERAMIDA, we are committed to revolutionizing the world of sports by helping stadiums and sports facilities become more environmentally responsible and economically sustainable. Our Sustainable Sports Strategies Service is designed to assist sports organizations, teams, and venues in adopting eco-friendly practices that benefit both the planet and their bottom line.

In this talk, Maddy Williams discusses the crossover between sustainability and sports and reviews KERAMIDA’s newest think tank – Sustainable Sports Strategies.

Join us on this exciting journey toward a greener, more sustainable future for sports. Whether you're a sports team, stadium manager, or a passionate fan, together, we can make a difference.