Client Alert: SB 253 Key Updates from CARB Nov 18 Workshop
/CARB has released proposed updates on first-year reporting requirements under SB 253 for Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions during the November 18 workshop.
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CARB has released proposed updates on first-year reporting requirements under SB 253 for Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions during the November 18 workshop.
Read MoreAs of November 18, 2025, a U.S. appeals court has temporarily frozen (halted the implementation of) California Senate Bill (SB) 261, the Climate-Related Financial Risk Act.
Read MoreOn November 10, the US Chamber of Commerce and several state Chambers filed an emergency application with the US Supreme Court for an injunction.
Read MoreThe Omnibus package, voted on by the European Parliament on November 13, 2025, makes significant changes to EU sustainability regulations, including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), the Taxonomy Regulation, and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
Read MoreAs the EU finalizes the Omnibus amendments to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), significant debates remain over company scope, assurance requirements, and the inclusion of Climate Transition Plans. The next Parliament vote is scheduled for November 14, 2025. Learn what these pending changes could mean for your organization’s reporting strategy, materiality assessments, and disclosure obligations.
Read MoreIn our Q3 2025 update, Nick McCreary, Senior Vice President of Sustainability; Emilee O’Neill, Vice President of Livable Cities; and Amber Greaney, Vice President of Sustainability, share the latest regulatory developments, global insights, and innovations shaping sustainability this quarter.
Read MoreThe California Air Resources Board (CARB) did not issue its expected proposed rulemaking package on October 14, but the agency has since clarified that it plans to bring the initial rulemaking to the Board in Q1 2026. This timing adjustment does not affect statutory reporting deadlines.
Read MoreThe California Air Resources Board (CARB) has released a draft Excel reporting template and accompanying guidance memo to support companies preparing for compliance with SB-253, California’s new corporate climate disclosure law.
Read MoreCARB has released a preliminary list of 4,160 companies potentially subject to California’s SB 253 and SB 261 climate disclosure laws. KERAMIDA breaks down what this means, highlights key considerations, and provides links to the draft list and stakeholder survey.
Read MoreThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed rule on September 16, 2025, that would significantly scale back the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) under 40 CFR Part 98. Under the proposal, reporting obligations for most industries would be eliminated, while reporting for the petroleum and natural gas sector (subpart W) would be suspended until 2034.
Read MoreThe International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has issued significant 2025 proposals to expand and refine IFRS S2 climate disclosure requirements. These updates could affect Scope 3 reporting boundaries, industry-specific guidance, and climate transition plan disclosures. Companies should review the changes now to prepare for potential adoption as early as 2026.
Read MoreCalifornia’s climate disclosure landscape is evolving rapidly. On July 9, 2025, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) released a Frequently Asked Questions document that reinforced why companies can’t afford to wait to prepare.
Read MoreThe Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is removing "emergency" affirmative defense provisions from air permits as required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Read MoreIn our second quarterly update of 2025, Amber Greaney, MPA, LEED GA, ENV SP, Vice President of Sustainability at KERAMIDA, shared the latest regulatory changes and emerging trends shaping sustainability strategies this quarter. Here are the main takeaways covering U.S. and international regulations, CDP season priorities, and innovations in sustainable steel and sports.
Read MoreEFRAG has released a Progress Report outlining proposed revisions to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) that aim to reduce the reporting burden on companies while preserving the integrity of disclosures.
Read MoreThe EPA has extended the comment period for the proposed Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) by 45 days, now closing on May 19, 2025.
Read MoreThe SEC has officially withdrawn its defense of the climate disclosure rules adopted in March 2024, citing concerns over cost and regulatory overreach. This decision follows ongoing legal challenges and signals a shift in the Commission’s stance on climate-related financial disclosures.
Read MoreThe New Heat Stress Standard: Impact on Businesses — Best Management Practice or Unnecessary Regulatory Requirement? Watch to discover the top three challenges companies may encounter if the rule proceeds as currently drafted, and understand the implications of the recent 10-For-1 Executive Order on pending regulations.
Read MoreOn March 12, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a comprehensive deregulatory initiative, marking the largest such initiative in the agency's history and a significant shift in federal environmental policy. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin detailed 31 actions aimed at reducing regulatory burdens across various sectors.
Read MoreAs sustainability and regulatory expectations continue to evolve, organizations must stay ahead of emerging trends in climate disclosure, supply chain requirements, and corporate sustainability strategies. Read about the critical insights shaping sustainability this year!
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