Newsom Signs Laws Requiring Large Companies to Disclose Emissions Starting in 2026

Gov. Newsom signed two bills requiring large corporations to disclose carbon footprints and climate risks starting in 2026.

The laws faced opposition from business groups but were amended to delay implementation.

They will require more disclosure than proposed federal rules, including Scope 3 emissions.

The laws will be implemented by the Air Resources Board before disclosures start in 2026.

Newsom and CalChamber think the measures may need some “clean up” in future legislation.