UPDATE: 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 […]
Read articleUpdates 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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2024 Texas Lookahead
Posted: January 30th, 2024
Texas is a very dynamic state with a robust variety of industries that are faced with unique and cumbersome regulatory requirements. ALL4 closely follows the actions of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and U.S. EPA Region VI. ALL4’s […]
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2024 Look Ahead Part 3
Posted: January 25th, 2024
2024 Look Ahead: Occupational Health and Safety // Victoria Sparks As we look back on 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was busy – expanding National Emphasis Programs (NEPs), hiring more inspectors, conducting more inspections, and expanding rules […]
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2024 Look Ahead: New Oil and Gas Greenhouse Gas Requirements
Posted: January 23rd, 2024
Changes to the Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources (NSPS) for oil and gas operations have been in the works for several years, dating back to the prior administration. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently finalized a rule […]
Read articleCarrots and Sticks Driving Climate Disclosures and Sustainable Performance in 2024
Posted: January 23rd, 2024
In 2024, Sustainability and ESG will continue to drive risk and opportunity domestically and globally. Economic mechanisms including regulation, incentives, market access requirements, and customer demands will compel market actors to quantify, disclose, and address impacts, risks, and opportunities (IRO) […]
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2024 Look Ahead Part 2
Posted: January 18th, 2024
PFAS Expectations for 2024 // Kayla Turney With the new year, we expect to see several of the same issues relating to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), as well as a handful of new ones to tackle. While the regulatory […]
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Integration of AI With Emerging Technologies for Environmental Work
Posted: January 11th, 2024
In today’s rapidly evolving world, the role of technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), has become increasingly pivotal across various sectors. Environmental professionals tasked with ensuring regulatory compliance, improving air quality, enhancing environmental, health, and safety (EHS) standards and advancing Environmental, Social, and […]
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2024 Look Ahead
Posted: January 9th, 2024
Part 1 2024 Look Ahead // Colin McCall Hello to all of our clients, partners, and colleagues as we enter 2024. We are very grateful for the time and work together in 2023 and look forward to another great year […]
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