Masterclass
Decoding California Climate Disclosures: SB 253, SB 261 & SB 219
A practitioner-oriented survey of California's landmark climate disclosure legislation, SB 253, SB 261, and SB 219, and what it means for your organisation.
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Applying California Climate Law in Practice
California climate law is reshaping mandatory climate disclosure, requiring practical skills to understand who's in scope, what must be disclosed, and how to prepare.
Why California Climate Law Matters
California has positioned itself at the forefront of mandatory climate disclosure, with SB 253, SB 261, and SB 219 creating new greenhouse gas emissions reporting and climate risk disclosure obligations.
Together, these laws impact thousands of companies doing business in the state, and understanding who's in scope, what must be disclosed, and how these mandates intersect with other emerging disclosure regimes is essential for effective preparation.
Key drivers include:
ā New mandatory greenhouse gas emissions reporting requirements under SB 253
ā New climate-related financial risk disclosure obligations under SB 261
ā Growing need to understand how these mandates intersect with other emerging disclosure regimes
Decoding California Climate Disclosures Masterclass
This masterclass provides a practitioner-oriented survey of SB 253, SB 261, and SB 219, covering who's subject to the requirements, what must be disclosed, and key timelines and thresholds.
It focuses on applied learning, addressing practical readiness steps, including data collection learnings, assurance requirements, and how these mandates intersect with other emerging disclosure regimes.
You will learn how to:
ā Identify who's subject to SB 253, SB 261, and SB 219
ā Understand what must be disclosed under each bill, and by when
ā Apply practical readiness steps, including data collection and assurance requirements
ā Understand how these mandates intersect with other emerging disclosure regimes
Learning Outcomes
By completing this masterclass, you will build a practical understanding of California's climate disclosure laws and how to prepare your organisation.
Understanding the Legislation
Ā ā Understand the purpose and scope of SB 253, SB 261, and SB 219
ā Identify who's subject to the requirements, and key timelines and thresholds
Disclosure Requirements and Readiness
ā Understand what must be disclosed under each bill
ā Apply practical readiness steps, including data collection learnings
ā Understand assurance requirements under the legislation
Wider Context and Next Steps
ā Understand how these mandates intersect with other emerging disclosure regimes
ā Apply a clear map of the California climate reporting landscape to your own organisation
ā Identify concrete next steps for your organisation
Masterclass Structure
FormatĀ Ā
The Decoding California Climate Disclosures masterclass is a single recorded session, approximately 1 hour in duration, and can be completed at your own pace.
Ā Who's subject to SB 253, SB 261, and SB 219
Ā What must be disclosed, and key timelines and thresholds
Ā Practical readiness steps, including data collection and assurance requirements
Ā How these mandates intersect with other emerging disclosure regimes
Who This Is For
The Decoding California Climate Disclosures masterclass is designed for professionals preparing for mandatory climate disclosure in California:
ā Sustainability and ESG professionals
ā In-house counsel
ā Sustainability consultants and advisors
ā Finance and accounting professionals
ā Risk and compliance professionals
ā Internal and external auditors
Meet your Instructor
Chris Bolman is an entrepreneur, writer, and sustainability expert specialising in ESG, climate risk, and emerging technologies. He has extensive experience helping organisations navigate sustainability challenges through practical, technology-enabled solutions.
Chris is a United Nations Sustainable Energy Practitioner, and his work has been featured inĀ Harvard Business Review,Ā The New York Times,Ā The Washington Post, andĀ Scientific American.
Chris Bolman
CEO, Brightest
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about the Decoding California Climate Disclosures masterclass.
What is SB 253?
SB 253, the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act, requires large companies doing business in California to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions.
Does this masterclass cover assurance requirements?
Yes. It covers assurance requirements under the legislation as part of practical readiness steps.
What is SB 261?
SB 261, the Climate-Related Financial Risk Act, requires covered companies to disclose their climate-related financial risks.
Is the content live or recorded?
The masterclass is pre-recorded and available on demand, so you can watch whenever suits you.
Who needs to comply with these laws?
Thousands of companies doing business in California are affected. The masterclass covers the specific thresholds and criteria that determine who's in scope.
How can I access this masterclass?
This masterclass is available through Professional Membership.
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