CARB Publishes List of Companies Subject to California Climate Disclosure Laws - globalelr.com
California Air Resources Board (CARB) published the initial list of companies subject to SB 253 and SB 261 climate disclosure laws, requiring GHG emissions reporting and climate-related financial risk disclosure.
Aforeworn detected this change in the ESG & Climate Disclosure space on July 8, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Public companies and large private entities doing business in California with annual revenues over $1 billion (SB 253) or $500 million (SB 261). should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: First reports due in 2026 for 2025 data; specific deadlines to be set by CARB.. 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 released the official list of companies that must comply with California's climate disclosure laws, triggering reporting obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Who it affects
Public companies and large private entities doing business in California with annual revenues over $1 billion (SB 253) or $500 million (SB 261).
What you must do
Verify if your company is on the list; if so, begin preparing Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG inventories and climate risk disclosures.
Deadline
First reports due in 2026 for 2025 data; specific deadlines to be set by CARB.
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