California Defers Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG Reporting Deadline to November 10 - ArentFox Schiff
California has deferred the Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG reporting deadline under SB 253 to November 10, giving affected businesses additional time to comply.
Aforeworn detected this change in the ESG & Climate Disclosure space on July 12, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Public companies and large private filers subject to California's SB 253 (Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act). should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: November 10, 2025. 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
The reporting deadline for Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions has been moved to November 10, 2025.
Who it affects
Public companies and large private filers subject to California's SB 253 (Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act).
What you must do
Ensure GHG inventory is complete and verified by the new deadline; continue preparing for Scope 3 reporting due in 2026.
Deadline
November 10, 2025
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