REGULATORY EXCELLENCE

Compliance & Certifications

Our commitment to security, privacy, and regulatory standards.

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Regulatory Framework

Avalanche Consulting operates in full compliance with applicable U.S. and Nigerian laws and regulations. Our CarbonScope360 platform is built to meet the most stringent requirements for carbon accounting, data privacy, and financial reporting.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Our EmissionsCore™ engine is aligned with 40 CFR Part 98 — Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting. We support all required calculation methodologies, including:

  • Stationary fuel combustion (Subpart C)
  • Industrial process emissions (various subparts)
  • Mobile sources (Subpart A)
  • Fugitive emissions (Subpart W for oil & gas, etc.)

Reports generated by CarbonScope360 are e-GGRT ready and audit-proof.

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Our platform assists public companies in complying with SEC Climate Disclosure Rules (Release Nos. 33-11275; 34-99678), including:

  • Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions disclosure (mandatory for large accelerated filers)
  • Scope 3 emissions where material or if targets include them
  • Attestation and assurance readiness

Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

We help manufacturers qualify for IRA incentives, including:

  • Section 45Q – Carbon capture and sequestration tax credits
  • Section 48C – Advanced energy project credits
  • Section 45Z – Clean fuel production credits

Nigerian Regulations

We are actively engaged with the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) and the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC). CarbonScope360 supports NESREA-aligned GHG reporting templates and prepares facilities for the upcoming carbon tax under the Climate Change Act 2021.

Data Security & Privacy

We adhere to industry-leading security standards:

  • Encryption: AES-256 at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit
  • Access Control: Role-based access control (RBAC), multi-factor authentication (MFA) optional
  • Audit Logs: Immutable audit trails for all emissions data modifications
  • Infrastructure: AWS GovCloud (US) for federal compliance; AWS West Africa (Nigeria) region for local data residency

Certifications & Audits

We maintain or are pursuing the following certifications:

  • ISO 27001:2022 (Information Security Management) – planned for 2027
  • SOC 2 Type II – targeted completion 2026
  • GHG Protocol Corporate Standard – verified by third-party
  • IPCC AR6 GWP values – fully integrated

Third-Party Assurance

Our emissions calculation engine is periodically audited by independent accounting firms to ensure accuracy and regulatory alignment. Pilot clients have verified accuracy within ±2.3% of their own third-party audits.

Data Residency & Cross-Border Transfers

For U.S. clients, data resides in AWS GovCloud (Virginia). For Nigerian clients, data may reside in the AWS West Africa (Cape Town) region or on-premises upon request. Data transfers between US and Nigeria are governed by standard contractual clauses (SCCs) under GDPR and NDPR.

Incident Response & Breach Notification

We maintain a comprehensive incident response plan. In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected individuals and regulators within 72 hours (where required by law).

Compliance Inquiries

For compliance-related questions or to request our security documentation, please contact us at compliance@avalancheconsults.org.

This page is updated quarterly. Last review: April 2026.