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Environmental & Energy

Dec. 27, 2024

SB 253 puts companies on the climate clock

California's new Corporate Climate Data Accountability Act mandates large businesses to report Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 2027, pushing companies toward greater environmental transparency and supply chain collaboration.

David R. Singh

Attorney Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Phone: (650) 802-3000

Email: david.singh@weil.com

Cornell Univ; Ithaca NY

Morgan D. MacBride

Attorney Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Complex Commercial Litigation Department

Email: mmacbride@mofo.com

Northwestern Univ SOL; Chicago IL

Nicole Zelada

Attorney Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Complex Commercial Litigation Department

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In October 2023, California enacted Senate Bill 253 (SB 253) to increase regulatory pressure on companies to reduce their environmental impact. Also referred to as the Corporate Climate Data Accountability Act and amended in September 2024 by Senate Bill 219, SB 253 represents a seismic shift in corporate climate accountability as it implements new annual reporting requirements for Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions starting in 2027. Scope 3 emissions, which often represent mor...

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