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Part 3: Your California Climate Disclosure Journey – July 2025 CARB Updates

This third installment of our California Climate Disclosure Journey picks up where Part 1 (nexus test) and Part 2 (timelines & assurance) left off. We summarise CARB’s July 2025 FAQ and outline next-step actions for in-scope companies.

Part 2: Your California Climate Disclosure Journey – What You Need to Do to Comply

Now that you’re officially in scope, SB 253 and SB 261 require 2026 Scope 1-2 filings, 2027 Scope 3, and biennial risk reports. Here’s the practical roadmap to stay ahead.

Part 1: Your California Climate Disclosure Journey - Doing Business in California Defined

CARB’s July 2025 FAQ nails down who counts as “doing business in California,” locks first SB 253/261 deadlines, and shows companies how to gauge scope, report GHGs, and manage climate-risk filings.

What are the main differences between a Transition Plan and Net Zero

A transition plan is the roadmap outlining steps and strategies to achieve sustainability goals, while net zero is the destination - balancing greenhouse gas emissions with removals. If net zero is the finish line, the transition plan is the training that gets you there. Both are essential for effective climate action.

Corporate-Level vs. Facility-Level Transition Plans: Understanding the Differences

What are the differences between corporate-level (top-down) and facility-level (bottom-up) transition plans? While corporate-level plans provide a strategic, organization-wide roadmap aligned with global standards, facility-level plans focus on detailed, site-specific actions to achieve tangible emissions reductions. Learn more here!

SINAI Unveils AI-Powered Transition Tool to Support Regulatory Compliance for Businesses

Brazil Charts a New Climate Course at COP29

At COP29, Brazil committed to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 59%–67% by 2035, aligning with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C target. By tackling deforestation, expanding renewable energy, and promoting sustainable development, Brazil aims to balance climate action with economic growth, offering a model for nations facing similar challenges.

Understanding the EU’s New CBAM Regulation

The EU’s new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a policy designed to address carbon leakage in the supply chain of several energy intense products. To fully understand how CBAM works, it’s important to first understand the EU’s Emission Trading System (ETS).

Navigating Europe’s CRSD Disclosure Requirements

The CSRD went into effect in early 2023 and impacts companies of all sizes that will now have more standardized sustainability reporting obligations.