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California Mandates Carbon Disclosure Amid Corporate Pushback

10/20/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed three climate disclosure bills in October 2024, requiring more than 10,000 companies to disclose carbon emissions.
Corporations spent over $7 million to weaken the legislation, while proponents say the measures close transparency gaps in emissions reporting.
Activists say accurate carbon accounting is essential for holding companies accountable and addressing climate inequalities, as legal actions against climate-washing rise.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed three climate disclosure bills in October 2024, requiring more than 10,000 companies to disclose carbon emissions.
Corporations spent over $7 million to weaken the legislation, while proponents say the measures close transparency gaps in emissions reporting.
Activists say accurate carbon accounting is essential for holding companies accountable and addressing climate inequalities, as legal actions against climate-washing rise.