Expert Support for California Greenhouse Gas Emissions & Climate-Risk Reporting

As organizations look to meet their sustainability targets, they face a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. Whether internationally, through the  European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), or United States-based, through California’s climate-related disclosure laws (CARB), we are seeing increased movement from voluntary to mandatory reporting.

California Climate Disclosure Laws Explained: SB 253 and SB 261

With compliance requirements shifting, complying with these rules can be challenging as they place new demands on organizations. However, these requirements present an opportunity to gather better information, make smarter business decisions, and create value from sustainability. 

Recognizing that organizations exist anywhere between novice and expert in their reporting efforts, Verdis Group provides organizations with needs-based, comprehensive compliance support that encompasses gap analyses, market research, materiality assessments, climate impact projections, report writing, and assurance.

Our sustainability consultants will guide your team through the process to lighten your workload and ensure compliance.

We meet you where you are to meet compliance requirements and build toward long-term resilience:

• Assessment: Understanding your current state and regulatory requirements
• Strategy: Developing compliance frameworks that align with your values
• Implementation: Building systems and processes for ongoing reporting
• Integration: Connecting disclosure work to long-term resilience goals

Key Dates for California Climate Disclosure

How Verdis Group helps prepare you for California Climate Disclosure

Last-minute preparation can result in incomplete or inaccurate emissions data, poor controls, audit exceptions, and heightened litigation and reputational risks. We recommend starting to prepare for California climate disclosure now to establish strong controls over your emissions data and reporting.

These climate disclosure laws represent a global shift towards addressing climate change by increasing corporate responsibility and transparency. Organizations that meet reporting criteria must act quickly to prepare for approaching deadlines. We work with you to help ensure compliance with these laws while gaining valuable insights into climate-related risks that could impact your business operations and financial performance.

ESG Advising

We harness our expertise and ingenuity to deliver innovative sustainability solutions and comprehensive guidance in navigating the dynamic ESG landscape. To meet each organization’s unique needs, we provide a variety of services, including:

• Materiality Assessments
• Regulatory Guidance & Readiness
• Organizational Strategic Planning
• ESG Comprehension Trainings
• Assurance
• Reporting

Speak to a Climate Disclosure Expert

Verdis Group has the expertise and guidance to collaborate with your organization in assessing risks, calculating scope emissions, and creating a comprehensive report. To start your path to a resilient future today, reach out today.