United States Regulations
In the United States, state legislators and federal regulators have proposed climate disclosure policies that will impact thousands of companies and public entities of various sizes. Learn more about the regulations and legislation affecting carbon accounting and reporting in the US.
This is a living policy library that will develop alongside the global climate disclosure landscape.
United States Climate Policies
The US climate disclosure landscape is defined by federal uncertainty and state-level leadership. California's SB 253 and SB 261 will impact thousands of companies, while the SEC's climate rule remains stayed. Federal procurement requirements add another layer for government contractors. Municipalities, though not always subject to these corporate regulations, have overwhelmingly committed to the Paris Climate Agreement and face growing pressure from residents, investors, and federal programmes to measure and disclose their emissions.
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- 01Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate Disclosure Rule for Public CompaniesStayed, future uncertain
- 02California Senate Bill 253: The Climate Corporate Data Accountability ActActive, first deadline August 2026
- 03California Senate Bill 261: Greenhouse Gases and Climate-Related Financial RiskPaused, litigation pending
- 04Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate-Related Financial RiskProposed, not yet adopted
- 05SEC Proposal for Amendments to Names Rule (ESG Funds)Active since September 2023
- 06SEC Proposal for Enhanced ESG Fund DisclosuresProposed, awaiting final action
Climate Policies in Other Regions
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