Thousands of public and private companies must now report GHG emissions and climate risks. Deadlines start in 2026. See how an AI-powered expert can ensure you're compliant, effortlessly.
First compliance deadlines begin
Maximum annual penalty ($500K)
New California climate laws in effect
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California has launched the most significant corporate climate disclosure program in the U.S. Here's what applies to your business.
SB 253 - Full Carbon Footprint
Report Scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions starting in 2026
SB 261 - Climate Risk Reports
Publish climate-related financial risks by Jan 1, 2026
AB 1305 - Anti-Greenwashing
Disclose data backing "net-zero" or "carbon neutral" claims
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is actively developing rules and a public database, with penalties for non-compliance up to $500,000 annually for SB-253..
We've distilled the complex legal text into clear, actionable summaries for each law.
This is the big one: a sweeping law requiring large-scale greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting.
Mandatory annual disclosure of your global GHG emissions.
All public and private companies "doing business" in California with >$1 billion in annual revenue. Your headquarters' location does not matter.
A full GHG inventory covering:
All reports must use the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and be independently verified by a third-party assurer.
Up to $500,000 per year for failure to file or for inaccurate reports.
Navigating these interconnected laws is complex, time-consuming, and high-stakes. Claritas ESG is your AI-powered co-pilot, designed to make compliance simple, fast, and accurate.
Your Challenge
"Am I even in scope for these laws?"
The Claritas ESG Solution
Answer a few simple questions and instantly confirm which laws—SB 253, SB 261, AB 1305—apply to your business.
Your Challenge
"Where do I even start with a GHG inventory?"
The Claritas ESG Solution
Generate custom checklists and access templates for SB 253 data collection and SB 261 risk report sections.
Your Challenge
"The rules keep changing. How can I keep up?"
The Claritas ESG Solution
Get updates when CARB finalizes a rule, issues new guidance, or adjusts a deadline. Never get caught off-guard.
Your Challenge
"Is my disclosure ready to publish?"
The Claritas ESG Solution
Ask the chatbot, "Does this AB 1305 disclosure have all the required details?" and get a gap analysis in seconds before you publish.
Your Challenge
"Our legal, finance, and sustainability teams are siloed."
The Claritas ESG Solution
Unify your teams in one knowledge hub, ensuring consistency, accelerating collaboration, and slashing outside counsel hours.
Building a compliant climate reporting program takes time. The 2024-2025 window is the perfect time to implement systems, gather data, and assess risks without the pressure of an imminent deadline.