Client Alert: CARB Delays Climate-Disclosure Rulemaking Timeline to Q1 2026

Client Alert: CARB Delays Climate-Disclosure Rulemaking Timeline to Q1 2026

The 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.

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Client Alert: CARB Releases Draft SB 253 Scope 1 & 2 Reporting Template

Client Alert: CARB Releases Draft SB 253 Scope 1 & 2 Reporting Template

The 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.

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Client Alert: California Publishes Draft List of 4,160 Companies Under Climate Disclosure Laws

Client Alert: California Publishes Draft List of 4,160 Companies Under Climate Disclosure Laws

CARB 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.

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California's First-in-the-Country GHG Emissions & Climate Risk Laws

California's First-in-the-Country GHG Emissions & Climate Risk Laws

Client Alert: On October 7, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newson signed two landmark bills into law requiring large companies doing business in California to publicly report their annual GHG emissions (Senate Bill (SB) 253) and climate-related financial risks (SB-261).

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