CARB approves California’s climate disclosure regulations - esgdive.com
California's climate disclosure regulations have been approved by CARB, requiring large companies doing business in California to report greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related financial risks.
Aforeworn detected this change in the ESG & Climate Disclosure space on August 6, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Public and large private companies operating in California that meet revenue thresholds (likely >$1B for SB 253 and >$500M for SB 261, but thresholds not specified in this text). should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in this text; check the official CARB regulations for reporting deadlines.. 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 has approved the regulations implementing California's climate disclosure laws (SB 253 and SB 261), making them final and enforceable.
Who it affects
Public and large private companies operating in California that meet revenue thresholds (likely >$1B for SB 253 and >$500M for SB 261, but thresholds not specified in this text).
What you must do
Review the approved regulations to determine if your company meets the thresholds and prepare to collect and report greenhouse gas emissions data and climate-related financial risks.
Deadline
Not specified in this text; check the official CARB regulations for reporting deadlines.
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