California climate disclosure laws: Ninth Circuit temporarily halts SB 261 and CARB provides new guidance - whitecase.com
Ninth Circuit temporarily halts SB 261 enforcement; CARB issues new guidance on climate disclosure.
Aforeworn detected this change in the ESG & Climate Disclosure space on August 7, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Companies subject to California SB 261 (e.g., large businesses doing business in California with annual revenues over $500 million) and sustainability consultants advising them. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the provided text.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors ESG & Climate Disclosure continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
SB 261's enforcement is temporarily halted by the Ninth Circuit, and CARB has provided new guidance on compliance expectations.
Who it affects
Companies subject to California SB 261 (e.g., large businesses doing business in California with annual revenues over $500 million) and sustainability consultants advising them.
What you must do
Monitor the Ninth Circuit's decision and review CARB's new guidance to adjust compliance timelines and reporting plans.
Deadline
Not specified in the provided text.
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