Client Alert: EPA Announces Largest Deregulatory Initiative in U.S. History

Client Alert: EPA Announces Largest Deregulatory Initiative in U.S. History

On March 12, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a comprehensive deregulatory initiative, marking the largest such initiative in the agency's history and a significant shift in federal environmental policy. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin detailed 31 actions aimed at reducing regulatory burdens across various sectors.

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Client Alert: EU Reporting Requirements May Become Less Stringent 

Client Alert: EU Reporting Requirements May Become Less Stringent 

On Wednesday, February 26, the European Commission released the Simplification Omnibus, a set of proposed amendments to the European Green New Deal in response to criticism from EU businesses. This legislative package suggests changes to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), and the EU Taxonomy and Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), among others.

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EFRAG Proposes Implementation Guidance for ESRS

EFRAG Proposes Implementation Guidance for ESRS

Client Alert: The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has published its first three draft European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) Implementation Guidance documents for public feedback.

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GVMC Partners with KERAMIDA to Develop a Preliminary Climate Action Plan!

GVMC Partners with KERAMIDA to Develop a Preliminary Climate Action Plan!

We are excited to share news of our forthcoming partnership with the Grand Valley Metropolitan Council (GVMC) and community members across East Michigan. GVMC received a $1M Planning Grant from the U.S. EPA's Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) Program. Together, we embark on a pivotal journey aimed at crafting a Preliminary Climate Action Plan, slated for submission to the U.S. EPA in 2024.

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KERAMIDA Welcomes Ellie Agioutanti to the Sustainability Team!

KERAMIDA Welcomes Ellie Agioutanti to the Sustainability Team!

We are delighted to announce Ellie Agioutanti's transition to the role of Senior Sustainability Analyst at Keramida. Since joining KERAMIDA in October 2020, Ellie has been a valuable member of the EHS Compliance Department, and we are excited about her new role.

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KERAMIDA Welcomes John Barnard to the Sustainability Team!

KERAMIDA Welcomes John Barnard to the Sustainability Team!

Welcome to the Sustainability Team John! His journey from Environmental Compliance Specialist to Senior Sustainability Analyst reflects not only his dedication but also his valuable contributions to our team. We look forward to seeing the positive impact he continues to make in the realm of sustainability. Congratulations, John!

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Congrats to Jason Evans on Completing the NEPA: Managing the Environmental and Project Development Process Trainin

Congrats to Jason Evans on Completing the NEPA: Managing the Environmental and Project Development Process Trainin

KERAMIDA proudly congratulates Jason Evans, our Director of Environmental Inspections, for successfully completing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)Training: Managing the Environmental and Project Development Process with the Ohio Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP)/ODOT.

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California's First-in-the-Country GHG Emissions & Climate Risk Laws

California's First-in-the-Country GHG Emissions & Climate Risk Laws

Client Alert: On October 7, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newson signed two landmark bills into law requiring large companies doing business in California to publicly report their annual GHG emissions (Senate Bill (SB) 253) and climate-related financial risks (SB-261).

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