Join Greenberg Traurig and South Pole for a practical, timely webinar on California’s climate disclosure regulations recently adopted pursuant to SB 253 (Climate Corporate Accountability Act) and SB 261 (Climate Related Financial Risk Act).
These laws introduce significant greenhouse gas emissions and climate risk reporting obligations (initial reports due August 10, 2026) for public and private companies based in or selling products or services either directly or indirectly in California, with near term deadlines and meaningful enforcement exposure.
In this 60-minute session, our speakers will break down who is covered, what must be reported, and how CARB’s rulemaking, reporting timelines, and enforcement are expected to work. The program will also address the current status of legal challenges, potential implications for other state proposals, and key legal considerations such as good faith compliance measures, risks associated with incomplete or inconsistent disclosures, and aligning reporting with regulatory requirements.
From an implementation perspective, we’ll cover practical considerations for data collection, Scope 3 reporting readiness, climate related financial risk analysis, and preparation for assurance, drawing on real world compliance examples and case studies.
This webinar is designed for professionals in legal, compliance, sustainability/ESG, finance, and risk functions seeking clear, actionable guidance on navigating California’s climate disclosure requirements in 2026 and beyond.