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 […]
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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 […]
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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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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 […]
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Carrots 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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