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New Climate Policy Bills in California Herald Sweeping Changes for Businesses

3BL Media

SB 253: Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act The common phrase in the GHG accounting world “you can't measure what you can't track" underlines the fact that decarbonization action starts with GHG emissions accounting. Scope 3 assurance requirements will be determined by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) in 2027.

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U.S. Building Performance Standards in 2023 and Beyond

3BL Media

Over the past decade, these mandatory Building Performance Standards (BPS) policies have gained momentum, as an increasing number of local jurisdictions act to mitigate climate change impacts and support building decarbonization. The cumulative effect of such penalties will help encourage accountability and help accelerate decarbonization.

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What Companies Should Know About California’s New Climate Accountability Package

3BL Media

Companies must begin reporting Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2026 for fiscal year 2025 and Scope 3 emissions in 2027 for fiscal year 2026. In addition, offset sellers must provide disclosures on carbon offset project details and accountability measures. More information about Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions is detailed below.

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Net zero transition – the latest signals of change: July 7, 2023

We Mean Business Coalition

Companies restoring Texan forests and government plans for decarbonizing shipping are among this week’s net zero Signals of Change. A new label aimed at replacing carbon neutrality claims has been launched by carbon offset firm South Pole. and Europe.

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Can Shell help pilot a new era of sustainable aviation?

GreenBiz

Along the way, I’ve spoken with airline consultants, fuel producers, carbon offset experts and industry critics, as well as with Shell executives, to understand the technologies and market drivers that could, over time, enable aviation to align with other industries in meeting the terms of the 2015 Paris climate agreement.