Today, December 9, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) posted the draft regulation for California’s climate disclosure programs, SB 253 and SB 261, and a public hearing notice for February 26, 2026.
The regulation covers both of California’s climate disclosure laws for Corporate Greenhouse Gas Reporting (SB 253) and Climate-Related Financial Risk Disclosure (SB 261).
If CARB makes any revisions or updates to any of the documents in the rulemaking package before the formal publication on December 26, 2025, they will update their rulemaking webpage and notify stakeholders.
Draft Regulation
The topics covered in the 7-page regulatory document are:
CARB SB 253 and SB 261 Resources
We’ve included below the proposed regulation, the resources CARB has published, and how to get expert support.
Submit Public Comments to CARB
Comment on a CARB topic open for public comment. Please note that your written and oral comments, attachments, and associated contact information (e.g., your address, phone, email, etc.) become part of the viewable public record. Additionally, this information may become available via Google, Yahoo, and any other search engines. If you experience technical issues, submit your comments to the Clerk of the Board via email, and indicate the relevant docket number.
