Oregon’s Climate Protection Program 2.0 – November 2024 Changes
Posted: April 24th, 2025
Oregon’s Climate Protection Program (CPP) aims to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) throughout the state by implementing a declining cap and trade system codified under Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) Chapter 340 Division 273. The program is designed to reduce GHG emissions […]
Read articleWashington State Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions SB-6092 2023-2024
Posted: April 17th, 2025
The Washington Senate Bill 6092 (SB 6092), known as the Washington Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act, introduces greenhouse gas (GHG) disclosure requirements for large companies operating within the state. The bill would mandate businesses with over $1 million in annual […]
Read articleEmerging State Greenhouse Gas Regulations
Posted: April 9th, 2025
Introduction On March 12, 2025 newly appointed United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced potential federal rollbacks of greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting requirements. Zeldin’s announcement came with a flurry of other regulatory promises and was […]
Read articleColorado Adopts Final Revisions to Regulation Number 7 to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Midstream Segment Fuel Combustion
Posted: March 12th, 2025
In response to a directive to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the midstream segment oil and gas operations, Colorado’s Air Quality Control Commission (Commission) adopted final revisions to its Air Regulation Number 7. These revisions focus on regulating emissions […]
Read articleUnderstanding Mandatory Sustainability Disclosures Worldwide
Posted: March 5th, 2025
Governments and regulatory bodies worldwide are driving the adoption of standardized reporting frameworks to assure transparent disclosure of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks and opportunities. This growing regulatory focus highlights the need for businesses to stay informed, compliant, and […]
Read article2025 Look Ahead ESG & Sustainability
Posted: January 16th, 2025
In the Sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) spaces, 2025 will see the parallel drivers of regulatory obligation and market requirements accelerate both domestically in the United States and abroad. These drivers will also compel a significant “back-to-basics” movement […]
Read article2025 Look Ahead
Posted: January 15th, 2025
Part 1 2025 Look Ahead // Colin McCall Happy New Year to our colleagues, clients, and partners as we enter 2025. Each January, we are excited to outline observations and insights that will help with proactive planning around environmental, health, […]
Read articleUPDATE: California Climate Accountability Package (SB-253 and SB-261) Amendment, Timeline, and Enforcement Notice
Posted: January 6th, 2025
Since the signing of the California Climate Accountability Package, comprising Senate Bill 253 (SB-253) and the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act, and Senate Bill 261 (SB-261), Greenhouse Gases: Climate-related Financial Risk, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has released an […]
Read articleEnergy Efficiency, a First Step Toward Decarbonization
Posted: October 23rd, 2024
Three weeks ago, I had the pleasure of representing ALL4 at the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) World Energy Conference, in Nashville, Tennessee. It was great to spend time with other Certified Energy Managers and energy industry professionals, talking about […]
Read articleADVANCE Act
Posted: August 7th, 2024
On July 9th, 2024, President Joe Biden signed into law the Accelerating Deployment of Versatile Nuclear for Clean Energy (ADVANCE) Act. Senator Shelley Capito of West Virginia introduced the ADVANCE Act in March of 2023 with the goal to advance […]
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