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#NYClimateWeek is fully underway, and we’re excited to be presenting today from 2-7pm at RSM US LLP's event about the digital shift in sustainability. Our Chief Sustainability Officer Ted Grozier will join Workiva’s CSO Mandi McReynolds for a panel discussion on how tools are reshaping sustainability strategy and reporting. For confirmed attendees, come with all of your questions about... - ESG technology adoption and the role of AI in data management, benchmarking, and more - Regulatory requirements (hello #SB261 + #SB253!) - Climate risk modeling - Broader sustainability strategies and best practices 🌎 We’re proud to share how Good.Lab is helping companies stay ahead of evolving disclosure requirements... but we're most looking forward to meeting you, sharing insights, and answering your sustainability questions! https://hubs.ly/Q03KBjFk0 #ClimateWeekNYC #Sustainability #ClimateAction

With SB 261 and SB 253 now taking shape, the guidance is shifting (slowly but surely...) from conceptual to concrete. 📝 CARB’s new Sept. 3 checklist goes further than the Aug. 21 workshop slides, clarifying minimum requirements and compliance details more operationally. Have questions? We’re co-hosting a free webinar *today* at 2pm ET with SGS, and will be covering the latest updates in California regulations. 🔗 There are still a few spots left to register: https://hubs.ly/Q03G6mbc0 (Can't make it at 2pm? Sign up and we'll send you the info after.) #ClimateDisclosure #CaliforniaCompliance #SB219 #SB253 #SB261

🌍 California is reshaping climate disclosure. With SB 219, businesses face the first mandatory climate reporting requirements in the US. And the first deadline for #SB261 is only 4 months away now: January 1, 2026. To help you get ready, Good.Lab and SGS are co-hosting a free webinar with live expert Q&A: ✅ What disclosures and verifications are required under #SB219 ✅ How to complete affordable #climaterisk reporting and carbon footprint calculations ✅ Options for cost-effective GHG data verification Ahead of the session, Ted Grozier and Emily Iwankovitsch sat down with Adam Hammes, VP of Sustainability Assurance at SGS Environment, Health and Safety (North America) to answer two of the most frequently asked questions: 🔹 How can companies best prepare for a successful assurance? 🔹 What standards is California Air Resources Board (CARB) most likely to use? 🗓 September 4 | 2 PM ET 🔗 Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q03G6mbc0 #ClimateDisclosure #CaliforniaCompliance #SB253

Brand New CARB Guidance on California Climate Disclosure Laws #SB253 & #SB261 🚨 This morning, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) held another 3-hour public workshop offering brand new guidance and clarifications for companies preparing disclosures. 💬 What’s your biggest question on SB 253 / SB 261 compliance right now? Drop it in the comments. We’ll try to address it in a future post! --- Top 10 Highlights from CARB’s Workshop 1️⃣ New SB 253 deadline – Scope 1 & 2 emissions for 2025 are due June 30, 2026, with limited assurance. This is big news. 2️⃣ Confirmed SB 261 deadline – Climate-risk reports are due January 1, 2026, posted on your website and submitted via CARB’s public docket. 3️⃣ CARB docket – Opens Dec 1, 2025 and stays open until July 1, 2026. This is a submission window, not an extension. 4️⃣ How CARB will identify covered companies – Using the CA Secretary of State database + commercial datasets (Dun & Bradstreet, S&P, Data Axle) to flag who is “doing business in California.” A preliminary list will be published with a process to challenge or correct entries, but companies must still self-assess compliance. 5️⃣ First-cycle expectations – CARB stressed good-faith efforts. Reports must be grounded in real company data and processes (“you can’t just ChatGPT it” as noted in our recap). 6️⃣ Exemptions – Nonprofits, government entities, CAISO, wholesale electricity-only providers, and teleworker-only companies are likely exempt. Investment funds with no CA employees are lobbying to be added, but no confirmation yet. 7️⃣ Data year – • For SB 261: You can use 2023/2024 or 2024/2025 data, if you’re transparent about limitations. • For SB 253: You must use the most recent fiscal year (for most, that’s 2025 data). ⏱ This creates a tight timeline for GHG inventory calculations. We expect most companies to complete as much governance, documentation and data prep work as possible before year-end. 8️⃣ Frameworks – Reports must align with TCFD (2017+), ISSB/IFRS S2, or another recognized standard. Any omissions must be explained, with a plan to address them in future cycles. 9️⃣ Materiality & scenario analysis – While a scenario analysis is encouraged, a qualitative discussion of risks may be acceptable in the first cycle. 🔟 Assurance – Must come from accredited providers. Internal reviews won’t qualify. SB 253 requires limited assurance in 2026, moving to reasonable assurance by 2030. (If you prefer a quick overview, we also made a 90-second video recap below with Andries Verschelden, Ted Grozier, and Emily Iwankovitsch 🎥) What should companies do next for California compliance? Read more here: https://hubs.ly/Q03DYC-m0

📊 In 2024, small and medium-sized businesses became the largest CDP reporting group. More than half of all reporters had fewer than 500 employees. As the Sept. 17 deadline for 2025 approaches, we are spotlighting a customer that moved from first request to full submission in record time. 💡 CISCRP began their sustainability journey when one of their largest pharmaceutical clients asked them to disclose #greenhousegasemissions through the #CDPquestionnaire. The request was urgent, and essential to maintain this key relationship. 🔗 Read the full story on how CISCRP successfully built a complete Scope 1, 2, and 3 inventory and submitted their #CDPdisclosure on time: https://hubs.ly/Q03CFhlK0 And while we're here... a couple more facts about businesses now reporting to CDP: 🌎 Of the 24,836+ companies that reported to CDP in 2024, around 10% (~2,400) did *not* receive a score due to questionnaire errors. Of those scored, only 452 earned an A in climate (2%). 📈 From 2008 to 2024, the number of companies receiving customer requests for environmental data through CDP grew from 2,318 to over 70,000. Check out the full chart below!

CDP has become the global yardstick for environmental transparency. In 2024, 24,000 companies – and 75,000 suppliers at the request of 330 supply-chain members – disclosed through CDP. If you’re a U.S. mid-market manufacturer or retailer, chances are your turn is next. But if you want to be scored for 2025, *now* is the time to get your questionnaire finalized. The #CDP reporting deadline is coming up fast: September 17 📅 Have questions on how to improve your score or submit to CDP for the first time? We've recently updated our 2025 CDP reporting guide. It covers: ✅ Key 2025 deadlines and requirements ✅ Tips for efficient data collection ✅ How to align with CDP’s scoring methodology 🔗 Check out the full guide here: https://hubs.ly/Q03BSQ-x0 #ClimateDisclosure #Scope3 #SustainabilityReporting

Do you know if your company is subject to CA's #SB261 or #SB253 regulations? And if so - are you prepared to disclose climate risks and GHG emissions data? If you're not sure, you're not alone. ✅ Get answers in a live session with SGS and Good.Lab. You'll learn: - What new disclosure rules in California, Canada, and the EU require - Which companies are affected (and when! ⏰) - What tools are available to help meet the requirements 🗓 September 4 at 2 PM ET | Free to attend 🔗 Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q03zFGjh0 #CaliforniaCompliance #GHGReporting

Does your company do business in California? The California Air Resources Board recently released additional guidance in an FAQ about #SB219 (#SB253 and #SB261) climate regulations, and it confirms key deadlines and expectations for companies preparing their first report. We’re back with a new 90-second video between Good.Lab's CEO Andries Verschelden and Emily Iwankovitsch for the most important takeaways. ➔ What’s new from CARB? 🗓️ SB 261 reports are due January 1, 2026. 🌐 Reports will be submitted by posting a URL to a public docket, open beginning on December 1, 2025. (Only a little over four months away!) ✅ California will assess "good-faith efforts" to comply. ➔ What does CARB actually want to see? 📊 Use your last closed fiscal year data; CARB acknowledged 2025 won't even be over. For most companies, that will mean 2024, and for some, it will mean 2023. 📚 Base your report on a recognized framework like TCFD or ISSB. ⚖️ Apply materiality filters within that chosen framework; identify potential climate risks that might realistically affect your financial performance. ➔ The big question: "Is my company subject to this regulation?" We recommend a 1:1 consultation to help you carefully answer that, but... It is estimated that 10,000+ businesses will be affected. ⏰ If you want to talk through the new regulations, we're happy to help you figure out if you're in scope (quickly!): https://hubs.ly/Q03zbYtY0 #ClimateReporting #CaliforniaCompliance #ClimateBills

🚨 New #CARB guidance just dropped – and we’ve updated our top 10 FAQs to help you make sense of what’s next for California’s climate rules. From what qualifies as “doing business in CA” to whether your TCFD report counts toward #SB261, our CEO Andries walks through the key points below. ⚠️ Bottom line: Reporting starts in 2026... but prep time is now. #SB253 #CaliforniaCompliance #ESGCompliance

We’ve been hearing this question from customers a lot lately... Should you use 2024 or 2025 emissions data to comply with California’s new SB 253 regulation? Good.Lab's CEO Andries Verschelden filmed a new short video with Emily Iwankovitsch to break it down in 90 seconds. There are two ways to approach it, and only one is advisable. ✅ The Thoughtful Path (Recommended) - Use your 2024 Scope 1 and 2 data - Complete audit readiness work throughout 2025 - Get Limited Assurance from an external auditor - File with CARB in 2026 - If your 2025 data materially changes, you can restate; CARB allows this as a "good faith effort" ⚠️ The Mad Scramble (Not Recommended) - Wait until 2026 to use 2025 data - Try to rush emissions calculations, audit prep, and filing - It’s technically doable – but a massive lift with serious risk Our recommendation: Start now with your 2024 data. It sets your team up for a smooth, stress-free filing in 2026. Have more questions about California’s new #ClimateDisclosure rules? Here's a guide: https://hubs.ly/Q03xY8wH0 #GHGReporting #SustainabilityStrategy #NetZero