Find out in 2 minutes if your company is subject to California's climate disclosure law — and exactly what gaps to close.
Scope 1/2 deadline: Aug 2026
Scope 3 deadline: 2027
Penalty: up to $500K/year
Step 1 of 6Revenue Threshold
What is your company's annual global revenue?
SB 253 applies to companies with over $1 billion in annual revenue that do business in California.
Over $1 billion
Annual global revenue exceeds $1B USD
Under $1 billion
Annual global revenue is below $1B USD
Does your company do business in California?
"Doing business in California" includes having employees, property, sales, or customers in the state.
Yes — we operate in California
No — we have no California presence
Are you currently tracking Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions?
Scope 1 = direct emissions from owned sources. Scope 2 = purchased electricity and energy. SB 253 requires disclosure of both by August 2026.
Yes — fully tracking both
We have a formal GHG inventory with documented methodology
Partial — tracking some sources
We track some emissions but coverage is incomplete
No — not yet tracking
We haven't started a formal GHG inventory
Are you tracking Scope 3 (value chain) emissions?
Scope 3 includes emissions from your supply chain, business travel, and product use. SB 253 requires full Scope 3 disclosure by 2027. This is typically the most complex piece.
Yes — tracking Scope 3
We have a documented Scope 3 inventory covering material categories
Partial — some Scope 3 categories
We track business travel and some supplier data, but not comprehensively
No — not yet
We haven't started Scope 3 tracking
Do you have third-party verification of your emissions data?
SB 253 requires limited assurance verification for Scope 1/2 starting 2026, and reasonable assurance by 2030. Third-party verification typically takes 3-6 months to procure and complete.
Yes — verified by a third party
We have current limited or reasonable assurance from an accredited verifier
Planned — in progress or contracted
We've engaged a verifier or have a firm plan to do so
No — not in place
We have not engaged a third-party verifier
Have you registered with CARB (California Air Resources Board)?
CARB administers SB 253 reporting. Companies subject to the law must register with CARB and submit annual reports through their emissions data portal.
Yes — registered with CARB
No — not registered
We are aware of the requirement but haven't registered yet
Unknown / Not sure
We're not certain of our registration status
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✓ Not Currently Subject to SB 253
Based on your answers, your company does not currently meet the threshold for SB 253. Monitor your revenue and California operations as the law evolves.
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— days until the Scope 1/2 reporting deadline. August 2026 — Scope 3 follows in 2027.
Compliance Gaps to Close
✓ No compliance gaps identified. Your company appears well-prepared for SB 253. Continue monitoring for regulatory updates.
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