Two Months Until SB 261 Compliance Is Required
From 1 January 2026, in-scope companies will be required to publish a climate-related financial risk report under California’s SB 261.
At Danesmead Advisory, we’ve been supporting clients with SB 261 reporting. Our latest video breaks down what’s required, who’s in scope, and how to prepare.
If you’re unsure whether your organisation is affected, or how to approach compliance, get in touch.
Further Reading
Danesmead Advisory’s 2025 end of year round up on sustainability and responsible investment, covering regulatory and reporting updates, investor and corporate commitments, and our expectations for 2026.
EU Omnibus, California climate rules, NZAM changes and more in the Danesmead Advisory October 2025 newsletter.
From 1 January 2026, in-scope companies will be required to publish a climate-related financial risk report under California’s SB 261.
California climate laws SB 253 and 261, TCFD, SBTi and more in the Danesmead Advisory August 2025 newsletter.
In late August 2025, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) proposed important updates to SB 253 and SB 261, with implications for which companies are in scope and what they’ll need to do to comply.
Danesmead ESG becomes Danesmead Advisory, SB 253 & SB 261 reporting, and more in the Danesmead Advisory March 2025 newsletter.
An explainer for SB 261, The Climate-Related Financial Risk Act, requiring companies doing business in California to publish a report outlining the climate risks they face.
CSRD, DEI, the rapidly evolving ESG situation in the US and more in the Danesmead ESG February 2025 newsletter.
Jeremy is the COO for Danesmead Advisory. Before Danesmead he worked in technology for 9 of the 10 tier one investment banks globally.