California’s SB 253 and SB 261: Updates, Requirements & Roadmap

California is leading new climate disclosure laws with SB 253 and SB 261, but the legal landscape has shifted.

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While a court injunction temporarily pauses SB 261, the mandate for SB 253 remains active with a confirmed 2026 deadline.

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Join Clearyst and Arbor for a 60-minute live webinar covering the critical CARB November 18th workshop updates and a practical compliance roadmap.

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Here’s what the live webinar is focused on:

• Critical Legal Updates: Understand the impact of the temporary injunction on SB 261 and the confirmed active status of SB 253.
• SB 253 Deep Dive (Emissions): A detailed look at the new August 10, 2026 deadline and why you must report using Fiscal Year 2025 data.
• SB 261 Deep Dive (Financial Risk): A clear breakdown of the TCFD-aligned reporting and how to maintain readiness despite the temporary legal pause.
• The Compliance Roadmap: A step-by-step process covering the new fee structures ($3,106 and $1,403) and the updated "Doing Business" definitions that remove payroll and property triggers.
• Live Q&A: Get your most pressing questions answered by the experts.

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This session is especially valuable for leaders in sustainability, legal, and compliance who are navigating the new reporting requirements.

Recording

Watch on LinkedIn

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Slides

View the slides

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Checklists

• SB 253 Checklist
• SB 261 Checklist

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Communities

• California SB 253 & SB 261 Peer Group

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Guides

• A Quick-Start Guide to California's SB 253 and SB 261

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Pages

• SB 253: Overview, Requirements, Process, FAQ & more‍
• SB 261: Overview, Requirements, Process, FAQ & more

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Blogs

• About SB 253
• About SB 261
• SB 253 and SB 261

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News

• CARB Posts Preliminary List for California SB 253 and SB 261

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California Air Resources Board (CARB)

• CARB List
• About the SB Regulations
• Draft Checklist

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Schedule a free consultation

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