The latest on SB 253 and 261 with Senator Scott Wiener

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California’s landmark corporate climate disclosure laws—SB 253 (Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act) and SB 261 (Climate-Related Financial Risk)—are now law, and the first compliance deadlines are fast approaching. Join State Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), who authored SB 253, and Watershed co-founder Taylor Francis for an inside look at:

What California’s new requirements mean for businesses under SB 253 and SB 261
Why these laws were introduced
How to get ready: key timelines, and practical steps to start now

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Senator Scott Wiener

Elected in November 2016 and reelected in 2020, Sen. Wiener represents District 11 (which includes San Francisco and surrounding areas) in the California State Senate. In 2023, he co-authored SB 253, known as the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act, requiring large companies doing business in California to disclose greenhouse gas emissions.