Apple Backs California Bill Requiring Big Companies to Report Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Apple has endorsed a California bill requiring large companies to report greenhouse gas emissions annually.
The bill, proposed by Senator Scott Wiener, would require public and private companies with over $1 billion in revenue to disclose verified data on emissions.
Apple commended the bill's attempt to require reporting of indirect emissions from supply chains and end-users (Scope 3).
Apple suggested leaving time for data collection, quality control, and review before requiring Scope 1 and 2 disclosures.
Other major companies like Adobe, Ikea, and Microsoft have also stated support for the bill.

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Posted 9/8/2023, 5:49:00 PM

Apple Backs California Bill Requiring Big Companies to Report Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Apple has endorsed a California bill requiring large companies to report greenhouse gas emissions annually.
The bill, proposed by Senator Scott Wiener, would require public and private companies with over $1 billion in revenue to disclose verified data on emissions.
Apple commended the bill's attempt to require reporting of indirect emissions from supply chains and end-users (Scope 3).
Apple suggested leaving time for data collection, quality control, and review before requiring Scope 1 and 2 disclosures.
Other major companies like Adobe, Ikea, and Microsoft have also stated support for the bill.

newsmax.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/23/2023

Apple endorses California bill on 'Right to Repair'

9/8/2023

Apple Backs New California Law Requiring Disclosure of Supply Chain Emissions

Apple believes that corporate climate emissions disclosures should include emissions from the supply chain, stating that Scope 3 emissions are essential for understanding a company's climate impacts.

9/12/2023

California Passes Landmark Emissions Transparency Law for Large Companies

9/13/2023

California Passes Nation's First Law Requiring Big Businesses to Disclose Carbon Emissions

9/13/2023

Apple Pursues Carbon Neutrality by 2030, But Progress Depends on Details

9/15/2023

Apple Sets Ambitious Net Zero Emissions Goal by 2030, Expanding Environmental Focus Under Tim Cook