2025 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 […]
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Energy 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 […]
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ADVANCE 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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Strategic Sustainability with Double Materiality in Corporate Reporting
Posted: July 16th, 2024
Introduction The European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is an important regulation that is revolutionizing how companies disclose sustainability information. Aiming to elevate sustainability reporting to the same level of rigor as financial reporting, the CSRD mandates the disclosure […]
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U.S. EPA Publishes its 2024-2027 Climate Adaptation Plan, Creating a New Roadmap to Resilience
Posted: June 25th, 2024
On June 20, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) unveiled its 2024-2027 Climate Adaptation Plan, marking a significant step forward in addressing the challenges posed by climate change. This comprehensive plan outlines the agency’s strategies to enhance […]
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Vermont Makes a Move to Ease Climate Change Burden on Taxpayers
Posted: June 12th, 2024
The Birth of the Climate Superfund Act On May 30, 2024, Vermont became the first state to pass legislation allowing it to recover billions of dollars from certain companies to cover the costs of climate change impacts. The Climate Superfund […]
Read articleUPDATE: California Climate Accountability Package (SB-253 and SB-261) Receives Proposed Budget and Industry Lawsuit
Posted: June 4th, 2024
On October 7th, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the California Climate Accountability Package, comprising Senate Bill 253 (SB-253), the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act, and Senate Bill 261 (SB-261), Greenhouse Gases: Climate-related Financial Risk, which aims to bring new […]
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Updates on New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA)
Posted: April 3rd, 2024
Introduction The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) of New York State, effective since January 1, 2020, stands as a landmark legislation mandating substantial reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within the state. Envisioned to combat climate change and […]
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The SEC’s Final Rule on Climate Disclosures
Posted: March 13th, 2024
On March 6th, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the highly anticipated final rule for The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors. This rule will become effective 60 days after it is published in the Federal Register […]
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