GHG & Climate Change Projects

KERAMIDA was tasked to verify Scope 1, 2 (location and market based), and 3 GHG emissions, along with total energy usage, and waste generation data for this multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate.

KERAMIDA performs third-party verification of PNC Bank’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and total energy consumption in alignment with ISO 14064-2:2019 for GHGs.

KERAMIDA conducted third-party verification of Brunswick’s Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions and energy usage. The purpose of the verification was to enhance Brunswick’s CDP submittal and for stakeholder assurance that publicly released data is accurate. KERAMIDA also conducted GHG reduction modeling for various departments within Brunswick taking into account several GHG reduction initiatives. The model was based on KERAMIDA’s AI-Based Climate Model (ABC) to show sensitivity levers that impacted future GHG reductions and to aid in the setting of GHG reduction goals.

KERAMIDA provided third-party verification services for the third-largest owner and operator of shopping centers in the United States with over $9 billion in assets. KERAMIDA provided limited assurance greenhouse gas (GHG) verification of the Client’s 2022 Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions inventory. KERAMIDA also verified energy usage, renewable energy usage, water, and waste using the Client’s data management software. Verification was conducted in accordance with ISO 14064-3 using an operational control approach. The verification statement was issued for both CDP and GRESB disclosure requirements.

KERAMIDA provides ongoing Climate and ESG consulting support to a leading private equity firm that targets infrastructure and real estate investments and has approximately $40 billion in assets under management. We help the Client’s portfolio companies to develop and implement their Climate Transition Plans and Science Based Targets.

KERAMIDA was tasked with creating a Net Zero Plan for a global medical waste company. KERAMIDA proposed an innovative way to transition waste away from incineration to autoclaving, which resulted in significant GHG emission reductions.

KERAMIDA was tasked with creating a Climate Transition Plan for one of the largest and most diversified marine transportation companies in the U.S.

KERAMIDA performed a study in 2005 for Indirect CO2 Emissions for a major European aluminum producer and developed a winning GHG emissions reduction strategy to successfully address the anticipated impact from the European Union’s CO2 regulations – Phase I (EU Emissions Trading Scheme Directive 2003/87/EC and resultant National Allocation Plans).

Milo’s Tea Company is a Platinum-Certified Zero Waste Manufacturer devoted to sustainable practices and the stewardship of local communities and the environment. KERAMIDA conducted a Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions inventory for Milo’s and is currently developing a GHG reduction plan for the company.

KERAMIDA conducted a Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions inventory for a company that designs and builds stainless steel propellers for distribution around the globe for a growing marine market. We evaluated the operations at two of the Client’s sites to develop a list of emissions mitigation strategies based on the Client’s strategic vision and priorities.

KERAMIDA assisted a mid-sized construction and engineering company to implement a GHG reduction strategy.

KERAMIDA assisted the sixth-largest broadband provider in the U.S., which has approximately 1.2 million residential and business internet subscribers, in setting and obtaining its Science Based Targets (SBTs).

KERAMIDA worked with the largest marine chassis provider in the U.S. to set Science Based Targets (SBTs) to reduce its carbon footprint, gain investor confidence, be resilient against potential regulations, and maintain a competitive edge.

In 2020, KERAMIDA calculated Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions for a nation-wide midstream energy infrastructure and logistics services provider. As part of the analysis, KERAMIDA accounted for all of the Client’s transloading stations and terminals, various auxiliary equipment, as well as their vast mobile fleet including land, marine, and rail units. The purpose of this project was to provide emissions data to the Client for sustainability reporting.

AgBiTech hired KERAMIDA to quantify the greenhouse gas (GHG) benefits of AgBiTech products relative to conventional chemical-based insecticides. KERAMIDA helped AgBiTech reduce its GHG emissions by an additional 35%.

KERAMIDA completed a carbon footprint for a leading global flooring manufacturer Client. The carbon footprint included Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for all their domestic and international office space and warehouses, and two of their factories in China. KERAMIDA conducted a statistical analysis to determine sources or locations that are major contributors to the total carbon footprint and provided further analysis to determine methods for GHG reductions.

VGrid Energy Systems (VGrid) is a mobile, scalable gasifier that converts waste biomass to biochar and electricity. KERAMIDA conducted a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of VGrid’s biochar gasifier. This technology converts waste biomass (i.e., pistachio shells) to biochar (a beneficial product) and electricity.

KERAMIDA conducted several ESG-related tasks for Liquid IV including Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emission calculations, Peer ESG benchmarking, and Sustainable packaging assessment.

KERAMIDA was hired by a Confidential Client to conduct a full life cycle analysis of a new and innovative type of exterior building cladding that was being developed to make buildings more energy-efficient. The new exterior building cladding being analyzed had the advantage over conventional building cladding by providing more insulation, while at the same time using more sustainable raw materials in its production.

KERAMIDA is currently working with Lamons, one of the largest gasket, bolt and hose assembly manufacturers in the world, to develop an Environmental Footprint Reduction Program. Our professionals conducted an Environmental Footprint Baseline Assessment to evaluate energy use, water use and waste generation.

KERAMIDA assisted one of the leading U.S. manufacturers of interior and exterior doors for residential and architectural use in conducting a Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions inventory.

KERAMIDA was tasked with conducting the Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions inventory for an international gun manufacturer. Based on the evaluation, it was determined that fleet electrification and on-site solar/PPAs were critical in achieving GHG reductions.

KERAMIDA utilized The Cool Farm Tool, an online greenhouse gas, water, and biodiversity calculator for farmers, to calculate the GHG emissions inventory for five of Trinitas' farms, all located in California.

KERAMIDA calculated a GHG emissions inventory for both Mahi Pono’s farming and cattle operations. Our team is also assisting in the evaluation of existing wetlands for GHG sequestration.

In 2020, KERAMIDA advised CenterPoint Energy’s team on their Carbon policy. In 2021, our professionals provided CenterPoint Energy advisory services on ESG strategy, target setting, and reporting, including TCFD.

KERAMIDA was hired by a major car manufacturer to develop its biomass-to-energy strategy.

KERAMIDA has been advising Trinity Renewables Technology on the applicability of the HyperPhilic Process to municipal waste conversion to energy; on the overall role of this technology to a circular economy and to GHG emissions reduction strategies; on applicable municipal waste generation rates; and, on the permitting needs of the HyperPhilic Process Waste Conversion Plant.

KERAMIDA calculated the first-ever Scope 1 and 2 GHG Inventory for Group 1 Automotive. The boundary for evaluation was 129 US sites and 99 UK sites which include a variety of auto dealerships, garages, and distribution centers.

KERAMIDA and ClimateView are working with the Louisville Jefferson County MSA to support the development of a Preliminary Climate Action Plan (PCAP). We are collaborating with community and project partners to establish a Greenhouse Gas inventory for the MSA within ClimateView’s software, ClimateOS, and identify data collection gaps for future consideration. KERAMIDA integrated the PCAP Greenhouse Gas Reduction Measures into ClimateOS and presented the dashboard capabilities to the Net Zero Advisory Group (NZAG). The KERAMIDA team is currently helping draft the PCAP along with the MSA and project partners.

With funding from the Inflation Reduction Act through the US EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG), KERAMIDA is working with the Grand Valley Metropolitan Council (GVMC) to develop a Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) that will be submitted to the EPA on March 1, 2024. The plan will connect and uplift existing state, regional, and local plans while preparing communities to be competitive for $4.6 billion in implementation grant funding for the policies and programs it identifies. Particular attention is paid to low-income and disadvantaged communities and how the programs in the plan will benefit underinvested areas in the jurisdiction. The plan will cover the four-county region of West Michigan, including Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, and Ottawa Counties.

KERAMIDA’s Climate Services team developed a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for the City of Kent, Ohio. The goal of the CAP is to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, in line with the Paris Climate Agreement.

KERAMIDA is working with the City of Norwalk, Connecticut, to deliver a pragmatic, actionable Sustainability and Resilience Plan that will directly improve the City's administrative capacity to mitigate emissions and adapt to a changing climate. This project uniquely focuses on building municipal engagement and capacity by working across departments on implementation workshops, training, and integration into the existing workflow.

KERAMIDA conducted a comprehensive Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory for the coastal city of Norwalk, Connecticut. This project was undertaken in close collaboration with the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency to ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of the assessment. Our team worked diligently to identify key stakeholders who played a vital role in data collection. Once these stakeholders were identified, we organized a productive data collection workshop. During this workshop, we outlined the data requirements for each GHG sector as specified by the Global Protocol for Community GHG accounting. As part of our commitment to producing accurate results, we actively addressed any data issues or gaps that arose during the process. Our goal was to ensure that all information was not only collected but also organized in a manner that facilitated meaningful analysis. To perform the GHG calculations and generate a comprehensive community GHG inventory for the City of Norwalk, KERAMIDA utilized our partnership with the Swedish tech company, ClimateView.

The largest construction company in the United States hired KERAMIDA’s Climate Services team to develop a Sustainability Management Plan for a multibillion-dollar mega infrastructure project undertaken by LA Metro in Los Angeles, California.

KERAMIDA is working with the City of Prairie Village, Kansas, to develop a Comprehensive Sustainability Program that will provide a cost-effective and science-based pathway to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 or sooner. This project includes an updated greenhouse gas inventory, climate scenario summary, and community engagement.

KERAMIDA performed a greenhouse gas (GHG) emission inventory update for the City of Cincinnati, Ohio. The update included comparing 2009 community and government GHG inventories to the baseline year, 2006, and evaluating specific projects implemented to reduce GHG emissions, energy use, and cost.

KERAMIDA performed a study of energy use in foundries and development of best practices for energy use reduction and GHG reduction by manufacturing processes for the U.S. Department of Energy. The objective of this pioneering work was to conduct an energy and facility analysis of the metal casting industry to determine the theoretical minimum, best practice, and actual energy usage for different metals and processes used in the metal casting industry.

KERAMIDA conceived of an innovative and effective pilot program for neighborhood-scale energy efficiency retrofits of structures and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction. KERAMIDA developed the project concept and structure, formed the core partners group necessary to confirm commitments and identify leveraged funds, and completed all aspects of the project scope details, budget requirements, and timeline.

KERAMIDA performed an energy use audit of all operations related to intake, treatment, and distribution of drinking water for the Indianapolis drinking water system. The audit identified opportunities to reduce electrical energy consumption and GHG, reduce operating costs, and improve the carbon footprint of the supply of drinking water to the residents and businesses of the City of Indianapolis.

KERAMIDA conceived of the idea of an innovative and effective pilot program for neighborhood-scale energy efficiency retrofits of structures.

KERAMIDA provided policy development services to the City of New Albany, Indiana for energy and GHG reductions related to a Federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG). Grant funds were directed toward developing an Energy Management System focused on maximizing cost-savings and minimizing GHG emissions associated with the City operations’ energy use, including electricity, natural gas, and fuel (Phase 1) and to develop and implement a pilot Energy Audit Program (Phase 2).

KERAMIDA prepared the Ports of Indiana’s application for TIGER 2015 Discretionary Grant Funding and completed an Environmental Assessment (EA) is to analyze the potential environmental impacts of the proposed project.

KERAMIDA was retained by Algaewheel to assist in gaining regulatory approval for Algaewheel’s patented process of treating wastewater with algae for accomplishing two important goals: Treat wastewater with significantly less energy requirements than current technologies, offering significant cost reduction and CO2 credit opportunities; and generate biofuels from the algae generated.

KERAMIDA provided strategic and tactical recommendations for funding and implementing municipal sustainability efforts and developed memoranda and funding requests for city-wide efforts in support of the City of Indianapolis’ long term vision of building vibrant, livable Indianapolis neighborhoods.

KERAMIDA performed a study of energy use in foundries and development of best practices for energy use reduction and GHG reduction by manufacturing processes for the U.S. Department of Energy. The objective of this pioneering work was to conduct an energy and facility analysis of the metal casting industry to determine the theoretical minimum, best practice, and actual energy usage for different metals and processes used in the metal casting industry.

KERAMIDA performed an energy use audit of all operations related to intake, treatment, and distribution of drinking water for the Indianapolis drinking water system. The audit identified opportunities to reduce electrical energy consumption and GHG, reduce operating costs, and improve the carbon footprint of the supply of drinking water to the residents and businesses of the City of Indianapolis.

KERAMIDA provided policy development services to the City of New Albany, Indiana for energy and GHG reductions related to a Federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG). Grant funds were directed toward developing an Energy Management System focused on maximizing cost-savings and minimizing GHG emissions associated with the City operations’ energy use, including electricity, natural gas, and fuel (Phase 1) and to develop and implement a pilot Energy Audit Program (Phase 2).

KERAMIDA conceived of an innovative and effective pilot program for neighborhood-scale energy efficiency retrofits of structures and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction. KERAMIDA developed the project concept and structure, formed the core partners group necessary to confirm commitments and identify leveraged funds, and completed all aspects of the project scope details, budget requirements, and timeline.

KERAMIDA was hired by a major car manufacturer to develop its biomass-to-energy strategy.

KERAMIDA assisted a Confidential leading American public multinational corporation that designs and manufactures digital telecom products and services. KERAMIDA evaluated the feasibility of including SASB disclosures and TCFD recommended disclosures in the Client’s future sustainability reporting.

KERAMIDA calculated the Scope 1 and 2 GHG inventory for all of FCC North America operations and then used that information to develop a GHG Net Zero Plan for each location.

KERAMIDA performed a study in 2005 for Indirect CO2 Emissions for a major European aluminum producer and developed a winning GHG emissions reduction strategy to successfully address the anticipated impact from the European Union’s CO2 regulations – Phase I (EU Emissions Trading Scheme Directive 2003/87/EC and resultant National Allocation Plans).

KERAMIDA was tasked with creating a Net Zero Plan for a global medical waste company. KERAMIDA proposed an innovative way to transition waste away from incineration to autoclaving, which resulted in significant GHG emission reductions.

KERAMIDA’s Climate Services team developed a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for the City of Kent, Ohio. The goal of the CAP is to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, in line with the Paris Climate Agreement.

KERAMIDA completed a carbon footprint for a leading global flooring manufacturer Client. The carbon footprint included Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for all their domestic and international office space and warehouses, and two of their factories in China. KERAMIDA conducted a statistical analysis to determine sources or locations that are major contributors to the total carbon footprint and provided further analysis to determine methods for GHG reductions.

Subaru of America, National Parks Conservation Association, and National Park Foundation teamed up to cut the amount of landfill waste produced by national parks as part of the “Don’t Feed the Landfills Initiative.” Subaru engaged KERAMIDA's sustainability experts to conduct Waste Characterization Studies at Denali National Park, Grand Teton National Park, and Yosemite National Park.

KERAMIDA was retained by Algaewheel to assist in gaining regulatory approval for Algaewheel’s patented process of treating wastewater with algae for accomplishing two important goals: Treat wastewater with significantly less energy requirements than current technologies, offering significant cost reduction and CO2 credit opportunities; and generate biofuels from the algae generated.

KERAMIDA was retained to assist a global chemical management solutions provider in developing their ESG Program, including setting and implementing a Science Based Target (SBT).

KERAMIDA performed a study of energy use in foundries and development of best practices for energy use reduction and GHG reduction by manufacturing processes for the U.S. Department of Energy. The objective of this pioneering work was to conduct an energy and facility analysis of the metal casting industry to determine the theoretical minimum, best practice, and actual energy usage for different metals and processes used in the metal casting industry.

KERAMIDA supports BOND, a full-service construction management firm, with its decarbonization efforts through a materiality assessment and GHG inventory, production of BOND’s inaugural Sustainability Report, inclusive of drafting content and design, GHG reduction strategies, feasibility assessment of GHG reduction strategies, and GHG reduction goals and strategy.

KERAMIDA is currently working with Lamons, one of the largest gasket, bolt and hose assembly manufacturers in the world, to develop an Environmental Footprint Reduction Program. Our professionals conducted an Environmental Footprint Baseline Assessment to evaluate energy use, water use and waste generation.

KERAMIDA has been advising Trinity Renewables Technology on the applicability of the HyperPhilic Process to municipal waste conversion to energy; on the overall role of this technology to a circular economy and to GHG emissions reduction strategies; on applicable municipal waste generation rates; and, on the permitting needs of the HyperPhilic Process Waste Conversion Plant.

In 2000, Dr. Keramida, CEO & Founder of KERAMIDA, formed a sister company, Technikon LLC, a sustainability research and development company in California, which served the green manufacturing needs of the U.S. Department of Defense.

KERAMIDA used the LFGcost-Web Model, created by the U.S. EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP), to model landfill methane gas generation and payback of multiple methane use options, including boiler retrofit, standard reciprocating engine generator (RICE), microturbine generator, and small RICE.

KERAMIDA provided policy development services to the City of New Albany, Indiana for energy and GHG reductions related to a Federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG). Grant funds were directed toward developing an Energy Management System focused on maximizing cost-savings and minimizing GHG emissions associated with the City operations’ energy use, including electricity, natural gas, and fuel (Phase 1) and to develop and implement a pilot Energy Audit Program (Phase 2).

KERAMIDA conceived of an innovative and effective pilot program for neighborhood-scale energy efficiency retrofits of structures and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction. KERAMIDA developed the project concept and structure, formed the core partners group necessary to confirm commitments and identify leveraged funds, and completed all aspects of the project scope details, budget requirements, and timeline.

KERAMIDA’s ESG Assurance Team includes CPAs, attorneys, PhD. engineers and PhD. scientists. We provide companies with third-party verification and assurance of GHG and other sustainability data. KERAMIDA is a CDP Global Gold Verification Provider and an AA1000 Licensed Assurance Provider. We offer independent validation and verification of GHG emissions for organizations across any industry in accordance with a variety of accepted standards, including ISO 14064-3 standards.

KERAMIDA offers a wide variety of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) services to clients worldwide, including multi-facility industrial clients, industrial associations, law firms, and state organizations. Our experienced team of GHG experts provide carbon footprint evaluations, GHG inventories, GHG monitoring plans, and training. 

KERAMIDA's ESG and sustainability consulting and reporting services help public and private sector clients worldwide ensure long-term value in their sustainable development work. We are a sustainability leader with over 20 years of experience. GRI and CDP certified, SASB credentialed.

KERAMIDA’s experienced supply chain decarbonization consultants provide expert reporting assistance, GHG verification, and emissions reduction strategies. We help suppliers collect and report data to CDP, EcoVadis, Project Gigaton™, and THESIS.

Analyze, visualize, manage and present your environmental data with GIS. KERAMIDA excels in helping clients find unique and innovative ways to answer complex questions utilizing field-driven data.

KERAMIDA develops and implements environmental, health & safety, management systems in record time using our proprietary FastTrack™ process. With FastTrack™, we can have your fully documented ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 20400, or ESG management system ready to implement in just six on-site days.