Confluence Climate Consulting
Global Change. Local Action.
Customized Strategies for Climate Resilience and Decarbonization
We collaborate with clients to develop tailored strategies that align with their sustainability goals and drive positive environmental impact.
Empowering Organizations to Reduce Their Environmental Impact
Confluence Climate Consulting (C3) was founded in 2021 to assist local governments, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and residents with reducing their emissions generated from buildings, transportation, energy, and waste, increasing their environmental sustainability, and increasing their resiliency to climate change and extreme weather.
Our Journey to Environmental Leadership
Discover how we became leaders in guiding organizations towards environmental sustainability and resilience.
Kristina Murphy, E.I.T., CFM, CC-P, is an Atmospheric Scientist with over 20 years of experience in weather observation and water and environmental engineering. She has worked directly for municipal and county government, as well as a consultant on municipal, county, and federal government contracts. Kristina has volunteered for the Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board, Naperville Environment and Sustainability Task Force, Kane County Climate Action Implementation work groups, and is an at-large board member of The Climate Reality Project – Chicago Metro chapter. She co-founded Accelerate Climate Solutions (nonprofit) and served as Vice President of the Board during its first year.
E.I.T. = Engineer-in-Training
CFM = Certified Floodplain Manager
CC-P = Certified Climate Change Professional
Our Services
Explore our range of services to reduce emissions, increase sustainability, and build climate resilience.
Flood and Climate Change Risks
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Adaptation planning
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Critical infrastructure evaluation for resilience
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Flood inundation mapping
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Future flood damage assessments and loss estimates
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Future flood prone area maps
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Stormwater and floodplain management assistance
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Vulnerability assessment
Decarbonization Strategies
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Building benchmarking
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Development and construction assistance (procurement, specifications, documentation for rating system credits)
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Environmental purchasing policy creation and/or implementation
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Ordinances, codes, or policies relating to buildings, energy, transportation (fleet), and waste
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Organizational actions and education to reduce emissions related to buildings, energy, transportation, and waste through energy efficiency and electrification
Sustainability / Climate Action Plans
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Annual reporting
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Codes, ordinances, and/or policies creation or updates
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Creation and updates
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Greenhouse gas inventories
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Implementation of existing plans
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Specific project planning (i.e. Electric Vehicle Charging Community Readiness plan, Fleet Electrification Transition plan)
Financial Assistance
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Federal and state incentives assistance
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Grant application assistance
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Grant and financing identification for projects
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List of applicable federal and state incentives
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Total cost of ownership calculations
Education and Outreach
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Connections to industry experts and contractors
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Factsheets / flyers / newsletters
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Speaking events / presentations
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Training for staff and elected officials
Confluence Climate Consulting (C3) is committed to making a meaningful difference in the fight against climate change. We work closely with our clients to implement sustainable solutions and drive positive environmental impact.
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Focus Areas
Corporate and Government Sustainability
Strategies to integrate sustainability practices into corporate culture and operations.
Environmental Initiatives
Innovative solutions to reduce environmental impact and promote environmentally friendly practices.
Climate Resilience
Guidance to build resilience and adapt to the challenges posed by climate change to operations and infrastructure.