KEY PROGRAMS
Regulatory Compliance
Verdani partners with you to simplify ESG compliance, protect against regulatory risk, and unlock new opportunities in a rapidly shifting global market.
As regulatory experts and trusted advisors, Verdani works with clients to meet disclosure requirements while integrating them into their broader business strategy.
The expanding web of global ESG regulations can feel overwhelming. Verdani makes it simple by translating complex requirements into clear, actionable strategies that protect your investments, build resilience, and position you for success in an evolving global landscape.
Regulatory Reporting
Verdani’s experts monitor, interpret, and streamline regulatory requirements into clear strategies tailored to each client.
Today’s sustainability landscape is rapidly evolving, driven by global trends such as climate risk and governance reporting, GHG emissions disclosure, transition planning, and harmonization with global standards. With thousands of regulations and frameworks — from California’s SB 253 and SB 261 to the EU’s CSRD and SFDR, plus voluntary programs like GRESB and PRI — reporting is more complex than ever. We align reporting with leading frameworks like TCFD, IFRS, and SBTi, helping organizations reduce overlap, minimize risks, and deliver credible, investor-ready disclosures. Our iterative approach fosters continuous improvement, turning complex regulations into actionable sustainability performance.
Climate Risk
& Governance Reporting
Performance
& Transitions Plans
GHG Emissions Reporting
(Scopes 1-3)
Harmonization
with Global Standards
U.S. & Global Regulations
Global ESG regulations have increased by 155% over the past decade. This map highlights key regulatory themes across the world.
Regulatory Reporting Services
Even as federal action in the U.S. slows, momentum continues at the global, state, and local levels — making it critical for organizations to stay proactive. Verdani supports clients across this diverse regulatory landscape, including:
United States
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Companies with > $1B in annual revenue doing business in CA
Disclose scope 1 and 2 GHGs annually starting June 2026*; scope 3 GHGs in 2027
Up to $500,000 penalty per year
Policy type: GHG Emissions / Performance & Transition Plan
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Companies with > $500K in annual revenue doing business in CA
Disclose climate-related financial risks biennially starting Jan. 2026
Up to $50,000 penalty per year
Policy type: Climate Risk & Governance / Performance & Transition Plan
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Companies in CA making emissions claims and using or marketing voluntary carbon offsets
Disclose emissions claims and use/sale of carbon offsets annually starting Jan. 2025
$5,000 per day per violation, capped at $500,000
Policy type: Performance & Transition Plan
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Real estate assets located in various state/city jurisdictions in the U.S.
Meet energy efficiency/emissions reduction requirements
Penalties dependent on jurisdiction
Policy type: GHG Emissions / Performance & Transition Plan
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Investment advisors registered with the SEC and companies marketing ESG-focused funds
Ensure all marketing material (e.g. annual reports) are free of potentially misleading (i.e. greenwashing) information
Policy type: Climate Risk & Governance
Global
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Real estate assets located in certain EU member states
Meet minimum energy performance requirements via EPCs; non-residential by 2027 and residential by 2030
Penalties for worst-performing fractions of the building stock
Policy type: GHG Emissions / Performance & Transition Plan
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Financial market participants and advisors marketing products in the EU
Disclose sustainability risks and impacts at entity and product level
Penalty enforcement varies by EU member state
Policy type: Climate Risk & Governance / Performance & Transition Plan
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FDR Article 8 and 9 funds; large companies in scope of CSRD
Disclose share of activities aligned with the EU Taxonomy’s criteria for environmentally sustainable activities
*Disclosure timing is subject to ongoing litigation. SB 261’s statutory first-report date remains January 1, 2026; however, enforcement is currently stayed, with final timing to be confirmed through further court action and California Air Resources Board guidance.
**EU Taxonomy is a classification system mandated under SFDR/CSRD, not a standalone disclosure regulation.Investor & Regulatory
Ad Hoc Support
Institutional investors, boards, and regulators are increasing their expectations for rapid, data-backed ESG disclosures. These requests often fall outside normal reporting cycles but demand accuracy, speed, and credibility.
Verdani’s Role
Verdani provides high-quality responses to “surprise asks” from limited partners , boards, and regulators, supported by ESG, reporting, and regulatory experts who understand real estate portfolios and disclosure frameworks.
Value to Clients
Fosters investor confidence, maintains compliance readiness, and reduces internal burden by providing reliable, expert partnership when timing and accuracy matter most.
How We Help
Verdani supports clients in meeting evolving investor and regulatory disclosure requirements with clarity and confidence. Our experts align sustainability narratives and metrics with GRESB, PRI, IFRS S1/S2, CSRD, and SEC frameworks — streamlining responses, strengthening QA/QC, and providing proactive insights into emerging disclosure trends.
California Climate Disclosure
With the first reporting deadline in 2026, the time to act is now!
More than 4,000 public and private companies are expected to be in scope of California's new climate disclosure laws, CA SB 253 and SB 261. Companies must disclose climate-related financial risks and greenhouse gas emissions. Inaction is not an option: businesses must determine regulatory exposure, evaluate climate-related financial risk, gather environmental data, educate stakeholders, and engage third party experts to avoid compliance and reputational risk.
Building Performance Standards
Verdani has services to support ordinance compliance nationwide.
Verdani partners with the Institute for Market Transformation® (IMT) to advance a just energy transition through building performance standards (BPS) analysis and strategic advisory support. IMT also leads collaborations in public policy to drive widespread market shifts in the built environment
Contact us if you have questions or don’t see your state’s ordinance listed below; we have partnerships across the country that can help.
See Where Benchmarking Is Required — State by State (Data last updated Dec. 2025):
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Montreal, Quebec
By-law Concerning GHG Emission Disclosures and Ratings of Large Buildings
Ontario
Reporting of Energy Consumption and Water Use
Vancouver, British Columbia
Energy and Carbon Reporting
Greenhouse Gas and Energy Limits By-Law
Toronto
Benchmarking
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Berkeley
Building Energy Saving Ordinance (BESO)
Brisbane
Brisbane Building Efficiency Program (BBEP)
Building Efficiency Program Beyond Benchmarking - Audit & Tune Up Requirements
Chula Vista
Building Energy Saving Ordinance
Building Energy Saving - Audit & Tune Up Requirements
Los Angeles
Existing Buildings Energy and Water Efficiency (EBEWE) - Audit
Existing Buildings Energy and Water Efficiency Program (EBEWE) - Benchmarking
San Diego
Building Energy Benchmarking Ordinance
San Francisco
Existing Buildings Energy Ordinance
San Jose
Energy and Water Building Performance Ordinance
Santa Monica
NEW benchmarking ordinance tentative start in 2026
Statewide
Building Energy Benchmarking Program (AB802)
West Hollywood
NEW benchmarking ordinance tentative start in 2026
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Aspen
Building IQ - Benchmarking
Boulder
Boulder Building Performance Ordinance
Denver
Energize Denver
Ft. Collins
Building Energy and Water Scoring Program
Statewide
Energy Performance for Buildings
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Miami
Building Efficiency 305 Benchmarking Program
Building Energy and Water Consumption Benchmarking and Retuning Ordinance
Orlando
Building Energy and Water Efficiency Strategy (BEWES) - Audit
Building Energy and Water Efficiency Strategy (BEWES) - Benchmarking
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Atlanta
Commercial Building Energy Efficiency Ordinance (CBEEO) - Audit
Commercial Energy Efficiency Ordinance (CBEEO) - Benchmarking
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Honolulu
Better Buildings Benchmarking
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Chicago
Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance
Evanston
Building Energy and Water Use Benchmarking Ordinance
Oak Park
Climate Ready Oak Park
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Indianapolis/Marion County
Thriving Buildings Benchmarking
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Des Moines
Energy and Water Benchmarking Ordinance
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New Orleans
NEW benchmarking in 2026
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Portland
Energy Benchmarking
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Montgomery County
Building Energy Use Benchmarking
Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS)
Statewide
Benchmarking and Reporting
Maryland's Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS)
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Boston
Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO)
Cambridge
Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance (BEUDO)
Chelsea
Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO)
Lexington
Lexington Benchmarking
Newton
Newton Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO)
Statewide
Large Building Energy Reporting
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Ann Arbor
Energy and Water Benchmarking Ordinance
Detroit
Energy Waste Reduction Benchmarking Ordinance
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Edina
Efficient Building Ordinance
Efficient Building Benchmarking
Minneapolis
Energy Benchmarking
Statewide
Building Energy Use Benchmarking Program
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Clayton
Building Energy Awareness Ordinance
Kansas City
Kansas City Energy Empowerment Ordinance
St. Louis
Building Energy Awareness Ordinance
Building Energy Performance Standards
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Reno
Energy and Water Efficiency Program Ordinance
Energy and Water Efficiency Program (ReEnergize Reno)
(Voluntary) ReEnergize Reno
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Statewide
Clean Energy Act (CEA) Benchmarking
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Bedford
Building Health and Performance Law
New York City
The NYC Benchmarking Law (Local Law 84)
Sustainable Buildings NYC (Local Law 97)
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Columbus
Energy and Water Benchmarking and Transparency Ordinance
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Portland
Commercial Building Energy Reporting
Statewide
NEW Building Energy Performance Standards
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Philadelphia
Building Energy Benchmarking
Building Energy Performance Policy
PIttsburgh
Pittsburgh Building Benchmarking Ordinance
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Providence
Building Energy Reporting Ordinance
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Austin
Energy Conservation and Disclosure Ordinance (ECAD)
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Salt Lake City
Commercial Building Benchmarking and Market Transparency (Elevate Buildings)
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Seattle
Building Tune-Ups
Energy Benchmarking Law
Building Emissions Performance Standards
Statewide
Energy Benchmarking
Clean Buildings Performance Standard
Clean Buildings Performance Standard - Audit Requirements
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Washington, D.C.
Benchmarking Program
Building Energy Performance Standards and Benchmarking
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Madison
Building Energy Savings Program
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Efficient Buildings Benchmarking Program
Monitoring Ordinance
& Regulatory Exposure™
Verdani’s proprietary MORE™ tool empowers clients to proactively manage compliance risk across their portfolios. MORE identifies assets likely subject to benchmarking, audit, or building performance standards — drawing from the real-time Energy Policy Database maintained by IMT. An interactive dashboard delivers visual insights and key metrics, streamlining compliance reviews and enhancing confidence in regulatory alignment.
Depiction of Verdani’s MORE Tool Map Output:
Contact us to learn more about our compliance risk services.
Staying compliant with benchmarking ordinances used to be a challenge for us until we started working with Verdani Partners. Their ordinance tracking services and MORE Tool have been game-changers. They monitor every update and deadline across all jurisdictions we operate in. The accuracy and responsiveness of their team are outstanding. We can now focus on our core operations, knowing we’re fully compliant.
Isela Rosales
MANAGING DIRECTOR, GLOBAL HEAD OF SUSTAINABILITY & RESPONSIBILITYBRIDGE INVESTMENT GROUP®
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