California Climate Disclosure Compliance

This course provides a clear, practical roadmap to SB 253 and SB 261 (Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act & the Greenhouse Gases: Climate-Related Financial Risk Act) compliance in this expert-led course from Persefoni’s sustainability and climate teams. Learn what these new California laws require, how to prepare for Scope 1–3 emissions reporting, climate risk disclosures, and assurance processes—and how to align with global standards like TCFD and ISSB. Perfect for legal, ESG, and compliance leaders navigating what’s next.

‍Upon completion of this course, learners will have an understanding of:‍

• The key requirements, thresholds, and timelines of California’s climate disclosure laws SB 253 and SB 261.
• How to prepare Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions disclosures in alignment with the GHG Protocol.
• What limited and reasonable assurance mean, how to prepare for assurance, and how to engage with auditors.
• The TCFD’s four pillars and 11 recommended disclosures, and how they apply to climate-related risk reporting under SB 261.
• How to begin or enhance climate risk governance, strategy, and scenario analysis, with practical examples from peer companies.