A Step-by-Step Guide to SB 253 GHG Reporting

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A Step-by-Step Guide to SB 253 GHG Reporting

California’s Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253) continues to evolve, and CARB’s latest proposed updates, shared during its November 18 workshop, provide clearer guidance on who must report, what data must be included, and how companies should prepare for upcoming deadlines. The detailed, easy-to-follow roadmap at the end of this article incorporates CARB’s most recent proposed changes to help companies understand their obligations, develop an actionable plan for compliance, and meet the new proposed deadline of August 10, 2026, for the first SB 253 reports.

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Avoiding the Pitfalls: Data Collection Challenges and Fixes for Accurate GHG Emissions Inventories

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Avoiding the Pitfalls: Data Collection Challenges and Fixes for Accurate GHG Emissions Inventories

Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions data can be difficult to find, gather, and accurately collect. Poor data quality or quantity leads to flawed emissions reporting, which can result in greenwashing allegations, regulatory penalties, and misdirected mitigation efforts. Read this post for a breakdown of the most common and critical pitfalls in data collection for GHG inventories and what to do about them.

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The GHG Protocol’s Role in Meeting GHG Reporting Requirements

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The GHG Protocol’s Role in Meeting GHG Reporting Requirements

Many evolving sustainability reporting requirements drive GHG reporting, but the GHG Protocol generally underpins all regulatory requirements. The key word here is “interoperability” meaning that if you disclose using the GHG Protocol, you are off to a great start for meeting nuanced jurisdictional or regulatory needs. Read this article to learn how the GHG Protocol integrates with mandatory emissions reporting.

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