Climate & Sustainability

Future environmental policy—in particular climate change policy—will create risks and opportunities that should be a part of every company’s strategic plan. To successfully navigate the uncertain, wide-ranging effects of future policy, you need a keen understanding of broad economic systems and a detailed knowledge of energy markets. 

CRA provides expert, far-reaching support to companies facing this challenge. We help our clients adapt to environmental policy uncertainty, respond to environmental regulations and legal proceedings, and influence the regulatory and legal setting. Our consultants advise on:

• Corporate strategy to address risks and uncertainties surrounding greenhouse gas (GHG) policy
• Sustainable, robust business models that adapt to future environmental policy
• Investment decision-making processes that account for environmental policy uncertainty
• Environmental strategic compliance options with federal, regional, state, and local regulations/legislation
• Emissions trading planning surrounding cap-and-trade policies for SO₂, NO_X, Mercury, and CO₂
• Environmental policy analysis to shape future policy design
• Regulatory/litigation support in conflict situations involving costs/damages resulting from claims related to the environment
• Identification of opportunities that could result from increased environmental regulation, such as renewable power generation, demand-side management, and energy efficiency