About This Webinar
California has positioned itself at the forefront of mandatory climate disclosure with a suite of landmark legislation: SB 253, SB 261, and SB 219. This masterclass provides a practitioner-oriented survey of all three bills, covering who's subject to the requirements, what must be disclosed, and key timelines and thresholds. It also addresses practical readiness steps, including data collection learnings and assurance requirements, and shows how these mandates intersect with other emerging disclosure regimes, giving you a clear map of the California climate reporting landscape and concrete next steps for your organisation.
Summary
This masterclass provides a practitioner-oriented survey of SB 253, SB 261, and SB 219, covering who's subject to the requirements, what must be disclosed, and key timelines and thresholds.
It focuses on applied learning, addressing practical readiness steps, including data collection learnings, assurance requirements, and how these mandates intersect with other emerging disclosure regimes.
You will learn how to:
◆ Identify who's subject to SB 253, SB 261, and SB 219
◆ Understand what must be disclosed under each bill, and by when
◆ Apply practical readiness steps, including data collection and assurance requirements
◆ Understand how these mandates intersect with other emerging disclosure regimes
Learning Outcomes
By completing this masterclass, you will build a practical understanding of California's climate disclosure laws and how to prepare your organisation.
Understanding the Legislation
◆ Understand the purpose and scope of SB 253, SB 261, and SB 219
◆ Identify who's subject to the requirements, and key timelines and thresholds
Disclosure Requirements and Readiness
◆ Understand what must be disclosed under each bill
◆ Apply practical readiness steps, including data collection learnings
◆ Understand assurance requirements under the legislation
Wider Context and Next Steps
◆ Understand how these mandates intersect with other emerging disclosure regimes
◆ Apply a clear map of the California climate reporting landscape to your own organisation
◆ Identify concrete next steps for your organisation
Format
The Decoding California Climate Disclosures masterclass is a single recorded session, approximately 1 hour in duration, and can be completed at your own pace.
- Who's subject to SB 253, SB 261, and SB 219
- What must be disclosed, and key timelines and thresholds
- Practical readiness steps, including data collection and assurance requirements
- How these mandates intersect with other emerging disclosure regimes
Who This Is For
The Decoding California Climate Disclosures masterclass is designed for professionals preparing for mandatory climate disclosure in California:
◆ Sustainability and ESG professionals
◆ In-house counsel
◆ Sustainability consultants and advisors
◆ Finance and accounting professionals
◆ Risk and compliance professionals
◆ Internal and external auditors
