Why watch?

California’s new corporate climate disclosure laws, SB 253 and SB 261, are about to impact many companies that conduct business in the state—and the timeline for reporting starts sooner than you might think.

As confirmed by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) last month, Scope 1 & 2 emissions reporting begins this January 2026 (for the 2025 calendar year). The problem? It can take organizations up to six months to accurately compile their carbon footprints.

Don’t get caught scrambling last-minute—now is the time to prepare.