US/CA/NY climate disclosure regs & Scope 3 phase-in + SEC rescission
Key Questions
What is the impact of the SEC's May 29 vote on 2024 climate rules?
The SEC vote rescinds the 2024 rules, removing federal mandatory Scope 3 disclosure requirements. State-level rules such as CA SB253 remain in effect with Scope 1/2 deadlines in August 2026 and verified Scope 3 in 2027.
What are the timelines for California and New York climate disclosure rules?
CA SB253 requires Scope 1/2 reporting from August 2026 and verified Scope 3 from 2027. NY proposed rules target regulations by 2027 and a platform by 2028, with early SB261 filings already showing 73% standalone reports.
When is the public comment period open for the SEC proposal?
Public comment on the SEC proposal remains open until August 3, 2026. Scope 3 Compliance Roadmap articles link these rules to procurement levers under CARB, CSRD, and IFRS S2 frameworks.
SEC May 29 vote to rescind 2024 climate rules – federal mandatory Scope 3 off table, but state rules remain: CA SB253 Scope1/2 Aug2026/Scope3 2027 verified; NY proposed climate disclosure rules (regs by 2027, platform by 2028). Early SB261 filings (73% standalone reports) signal rising CA SME ERP carbon demand. Public comment on SEC proposal open until Aug 3, 2026. Scope 3 Compliance Roadmap 2026 article ties CARB, CSRD, IFRS S2 to procurement levers, emphasizing Category 1 and supplier data quality. Non-financial reporting article provides practical Scope 1-3 data collection guidance for dual US-EU frameworks.