The ruling is the first of its kind and mandates that businesses disclose direct and indirect sources of pollution.
, also known as the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act, requires the California Air Resources Board to create rules by the beginning of 2025 for companies that do business in the state. The bill passed through the state Assembly and SenateIf approved, the mandate will target both public and private companies that make over $1 billion in hopes of pushing those entities to lower their overall emissions.
branches. Scope 2 is described as indirect emissions that come from “consumed electricity, steam, heating, or cooling,” that was purchased or acquired by the company. Scope 3 is described as indirect emissions caused by a business’s supply chain, business travel, water usage, and even employee commutes. The first two scopes would be
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