CARB SB 253 & SB 261 Workshop: The Critical Points Summarized

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CARB SB 253 & SB 261 Workshop: The Critical Points Summarized

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) hosted a 4-hour virtual workshop on August 21st, outlining proposed updates to the compliance requirements of SB 253 and SB 261. These changes will significantly shape how companies prepare for compliance. This post shares the most important takeaways from CARB’s proposed guidance, including:

  1. Climate Scenario Analysis (CSA) and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory requirements diminished for SB 261

  2. Updated timelines for SB 261 and SB 253

  3. New fee requirements

  4. “Doing Business in California” still undefined

This article concludes with a legal update on the status of pending lawsuits related to SB 253 and SB 261 – covering the likelihood of the rules passing court challenges, potential changes, and the possible penalties under phased compliance.

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CDP 2025: Can Mock Scoring Boost Your Score Before September?

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CDP 2025: Can Mock Scoring Boost Your Score Before September?

Despite the strategic importance of a strong CDP score, many companies struggle with the complexity and evolving requirements of the process. Read this article to learn how a full CDP disclosure mock scoring can help you avoid surprises and improve your score.

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SB 261 Compliance Countdown: What California Businesses Must Do Now

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SB 261 Compliance Countdown: What California Businesses Must Do Now

With the first SB 261 reports due by January 1, 2026, it is key that businesses understand the bill’s compliance requirements to prepare effectively. The easy-to-follow roadmap in this article will help companies put an actionable plan into place to prepare for compliance and meet the upcoming deadline.

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Structuring Your Approach to CSRD: 10 Key Steps

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Structuring Your Approach to CSRD: 10 Key Steps

Companies subject to CSRD cannot approach it as a check-the-box exercise. The directive establishes a new baseline for transparency and ESG accountability, mandating detailed, verifiable data across ESG pillars. Navigating the complex and data-heavy regulatory requirements of CSRD requires a clear, phased approach. Get started now with these 10 practical steps.

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CDP & ESRS Alignment Comparison: Climate Transition Plans

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CDP & ESRS Alignment Comparison: Climate Transition Plans

While the CDP questionnaire shares significant commonalities with the EU’s ESRS E1 climate standard, additional steps may be needed to ensure complete compliance. In this article, we systematically compare the CDP questionnaire with ESRS E1 requirements, focusing specifically on Climate Transition Planning.

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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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Developing A Credible Climate Transition Plan

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Developing A Credible Climate Transition Plan

With the increased scrutiny on transition planning, it is important to consider what a credible Climate Transition Plan entails and how the term and expectations are evolving. Read this article to learn about the gold standard framework by the Transition Plan Taskforce and the first steps you should take to develop a credible Climate Transition Plan.

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A Look Into the New York Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act

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A Look Into the New York Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act

The New York Fashion Act requires fashion companies with an annual global revenue of $100 million doing business in New York to be accountable to standardized environmental and social due diligence policies as well as establish a fashion remediation fund. Read this article to learn more about the proposed requirements.

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California's New Climate Laws Take Effect

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California's New Climate Laws Take Effect

California’s SB 253, SB 261, and AB 1305 represent a notable change not only in California's climate policy and regulatory requirements but, more importantly, in the expected national regulatory framework, with compliance implications for many corporations. Read this article to learn how these new climate regulations may impact your company.

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Update: Common Sustainability Acronyms, Abbreviations & Definitions

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Update: Common Sustainability Acronyms, Abbreviations & Definitions

Confused by the seemingly endless list of Sustainability acronyms? Here's an updated list of acronyms and abbreviations you should know, along with their definitions and some context.

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The Advantage of Adaptive & Resilient Supply Chains

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The Advantage of Adaptive & Resilient Supply Chains

Companies that proactively manage their supply chain’s emissions and climate-related risks will have an advantage as global regulations, investor preference, and consumer behavior shift towards a decarbonized economy. Read this post to learn more about the benefits of supply chain resiliency.

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Update: Biodiversity Loss – The Urgent Need to Take Action

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Update: Biodiversity Loss – The Urgent Need to Take Action

Over half of global GDP depends on high functioning biodiversity and ecosystem services. However, only around 25% of companies at high or medium risk from biodiversity loss currently disclose that risk in their corporate reporting. Read this post to learn about the initiatives aimed at reversing the biodiversity crisis and the new biodiversity reporting options in sustainability disclosures.

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Countdown to Cop27: Emphasis on Climate Transition Plans

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Countdown to Cop27: Emphasis on Climate Transition Plans

Companies, cities, and nations will be asked to develop and report on decarbonization strategies toward their net-zero, or most importantly, their real-zero, targets. COP27 is sure to put the spotlight on actionable Decarbonization Plans that rely on verifiable data. Read this post on how to develop a Climate Transition Plan and for lessons learned from successful Climate Transition Plans.

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IPCC Report Sparks Need For Climate Action Planning

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IPCC Report Sparks Need For Climate Action Planning

The latest IPCC Climate reports are a call for companies and government agencies alike to cut their GHG emissions. Read this post to learn how strategic, practical climate action planning can progress your company toward your net-zero goal, meeting investor expectations and improving your market positioning and profitability, while contributing to a healthier planet.

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How to Develop an Effective Net Zero Plan

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How to Develop an Effective Net Zero Plan

How do you achieve your Net Zero goal, one step at a time? A Net Zero Roadmap can answer all these questions and provide the necessary support to achieve the goals within the specified timeline. Read this post to learn the six steps to building a Net Zero Roadmap.

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COP26 Achievements: Action Plans vs. Pledges

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COP26 Achievements: Action Plans vs. Pledges

The biggest challenge for climate change is to go from pledges and aspirations to action plans. Read this post to learn about the major COP26 outcomes and the future of carbon disclosures.

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Sustainable Investing: Can Cryptocurrency Go Green?

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Sustainable Investing: Can Cryptocurrency Go Green?

Along with the increased demand for cryptocurrencies, the environmental costs associated with mining cryptocurrencies have also soared. Read this post to learn if Proof of Stake vs. Proof of Work is the key to making crypto more sustainable and how mining operations can reduce their environmental impact by using more sustainable energy sources.

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Corporate Social Activism: What It Is, Why It Matters, and What To Consider

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Corporate Social Activism: What It Is, Why It Matters, and What To Consider

CSR goals are widely accepted as inherently universal truths involving ethics and morality, whereas Corporate Social Activism (CSA) goals are often polarizing by supporting one ideology over another when a firm advocates for government policy change on social and moral issues. Read this post for examples of CSR vs. CSA and what companies need to consider before engaging in CSA.

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Future-Proof Your Business with Science-Based Targets

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Future-Proof Your Business with Science-Based Targets

Science-based targets are arguably becoming the new normal, with incentives for companies including brand reputation, investor confidence, resilience against regulation, increased innovation, and bottom line savings. Read this post to learn about the different methods for setting SBTs, the 5 steps for setting SBTs, and an SBT quick start guide.

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What is the Board’s Role in ESG?

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What is the Board’s Role in ESG?

Today, investors expect that the board will be fully engaged on ESG issues. Read this post to learn how the board can achieve ESG competency and overall ESG fluency in order to better oversee the company’s ESG aspects including identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks.

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