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Posted 9/18/2023, 4:37:58 PM

California to Require Large Companies to Report Carbon Emissions

California Governor Gavin Newsom says he will sign a bill requiring large companies to report their carbon emissions, including from their suppliers.
The law will apply to companies with over $1 billion in annual revenue, affecting over 5,300 businesses.
California would be the first U.S. state to mandate corporate carbon accounting.
Newsom touted California's leadership on climate issues, saying the future happens there first.
Newsom thanked Apple, Salesforce and other large companies that supported the climate disclosure regulations.

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California Passes Landmark Emissions Transparency Bill Despite Business Opposition

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California Implements New Rules Requiring Large Companies to Disclose Emissions and Climate Risks

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California Tightens Cryptocurrency Rules With New Licensing Law

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California Passes Controversial Crypto Licensing Law, Goes Into Effect in 2025

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Topics

Posted 9/18/2023, 4:37:58 PM

California to Require Large Companies to Report Carbon Emissions

California Governor Gavin Newsom says he will sign a bill requiring large companies to report their carbon emissions, including from their suppliers.
The law will apply to companies with over $1 billion in annual revenue, affecting over 5,300 businesses.
California would be the first U.S. state to mandate corporate carbon accounting.
Newsom touted California's leadership on climate issues, saying the future happens there first.
Newsom thanked Apple, Salesforce and other large companies that supported the climate disclosure regulations.

cnbc.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/7/2023

California rolls out AI guidelines in Newsom’s latest executive order

9/14/2023

California Passes Landmark Emissions Transparency Bill Despite Business Opposition

A bill requiring large companies in California to publicly disclose their greenhouse gas emissions has passed the state Senate, despite opposition from some business interests.

9/14/2023

Newsom Signs Bill Ending California's Ban on State-Funded Travel to Conservative States

9/17/2023

Newsom to Sign Landmark Climate Disclosure Bill for California Companies

9/23/2023

Newsom vetoes bill requiring human drivers in self-driving trucks despite union support; cites current regulations sufficient as autonomous vehicle expansion continues

10/1/2023

California Implements New Rules Requiring Large Companies to Disclose Emissions and Climate Risks

10/9/2023

Newsom Signs Climate, Health Bills While Vetoing Caste Discrimination Ban

10/15/2023

California Tightens Cryptocurrency Rules With New Licensing Law

10/16/2023

Newsom Signs Order to Regulate AI in CA, But Lacks Expertise to Execute Ambitious Agenda

10/16/2023

California Passes Controversial Crypto Licensing Law, Goes Into Effect in 2025