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FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS), an ADEC Organization, offers a full complement of efficient, practical and cost-effective services to assess and manage the environmental impact of new and modified projects. FCS has over 37 years of experience across more than 8,000 projects subject to CEQA requirements.

With more than 39 years of experience, FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS), is a leading provider of environmental, sustainability, and compliance solutions, delivering fully-integrated consulting, software, and data management services.

Recent Posts

Top FAQs for 2023

Keeping up with and adhering to continually evolving regulatory standards and recent environmental concerns is no small task. 

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Answering Your Pressing Questions on PFAS and More

We have the answers to your most pressing questions about the latest developments in environmental sustainability.

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Sustainability vs Resilience: It’s a Vector Thing

How the Direction of Impact Helps Differentiate Sustainability and Resilience 

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The Importance of Mapping Technology in Sustainability

Throughout history, people have found maps to be an efficient and effective method of recording, storing and transferring information about the world around them.

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What You Need to Know About BAAQMD’s New GHG Thresholds

In April 2022, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) updated its thresholds of significance for use in determining whether a proposed land use project will have a significant impact on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These thresholds were updated to coincide with the updated California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) “fair share”-based thresholds.

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FCS’s TOP FAQs for 2022

We’re answering all your ES questions!

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Environmental Services Abbreviations & Acronyms You Need to Know!

There are a lot of abbreviations and acronyms in the environmental services industry; so many that it’s easy to get confused, whether you are new to the industry or have been in it for a long time. 

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FCS’ Top FAQs in 2021

You had important questions, and we’ve answered them for you.

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FCS Hindsight: 2020

The FCS team reflects on this past year as a year of reinvention and sharpening our focus amidst uncertainty. 

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COVID-19 Update: Reaffirming Our Dedication To You

As more COVID-19 cases are confirmed in the U.S. and globally, we at FirstCarbon Solutions are taking extra precautions to ensure the health and safety of our staff.

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How we can help

In an ever-changing regulatory and sustainability environment, FCS understands the challenges you face. Our highly qualified environmental specialists, energy management consultants, and technical experts deliver integrated, industry-specific solutions that move your project forward—so that you can focus on what matters.