CARB Delays Enforcement of California’s Climate-Related Financial Risk Report Law (SB 261) and Issues New Guidance on Climate Disclosure Requirements in SB 261 and SB 253 - Crowell & Moring LLP
California's CARB delays enforcement of SB 261 climate risk reporting and issues new guidance for SB 261 and SB 253, providing temporary relief but clarifying compliance requirements.
Aforeworn detected this change in the ESG & Climate Disclosure space on July 7, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Public companies, large private filers, sustainability consultants, EU-market exporters subject to California climate disclosure laws. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: SB 261 reports originally due by 2026; enforcement delay provides additional time. SB 253 reporting deadlines remain but guidance may affect preparation.. 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
CARB delayed enforcement of SB 261 (climate-related financial risk reports) and issued new guidance on both SB 261 and SB 253 (GHG emissions reporting), clarifying scope and deadlines.
Who it affects
Public companies, large private filers, sustainability consultants, EU-market exporters subject to California climate disclosure laws.
What you must do
Review new CARB guidance to understand updated compliance timelines and reporting requirements; adjust disclosure processes accordingly.
Deadline
SB 261 reports originally due by 2026; enforcement delay provides additional time. SB 253 reporting deadlines remain but guidance may affect preparation.
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