California Air Resources Board

Subject: Concerns Regarding SB 253 & SB 261 – Overregulation and Unwarranted Climate Mandates

I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on the California Corporate Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (SB 253) and the Climate-Related Financial Risk Disclosure Program (SB 261). While I understand the intent behind these regulations, they represent yet another unnecessary and burdensome mandate in a state that is already among the most heavily regulated in the nation.

We need to Unleash American Energy. Not Over Regulate it.

The assumption that CO₂ emissions pose an existential crisis is not settled science. Extensive data demonstrates that CO₂ is not a pollutant but rather an essential component of our atmosphere, critical for plant life and global ecological balance. The push for stringent climate regulations is based on highly debatable models rather than empirical evidence. Furthermore, California’s aggressive regulatory environment is making it increasingly difficult for businesses to operate, invest, and remain competitive—driving industries, jobs, and revenue out of the state.

The requirement for scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions reporting under SB 253 places an unreasonable burden on businesses, forcing them to account for emissions far beyond their direct control. The additional mandate of biennial financial risk disclosures under SB 261 further amplifies unnecessary compliance costs for businesses that are already navigating a complex economic landscape. Rather than fostering economic growth, these regulations deter investment and innovation while failing to produce any tangible environmental benefits.

California should rescind and unwind these regulations and instead focus on policies that encourage economic strength, technological advancements, and responsible resource management without stifling industry through excessive bureaucracy. If the goal is to create a cleaner and more sustainable future, forcing businesses into arbitrary compliance frameworks is not the solution.

I urge decision-makers to reconsider these policies before they do irreparable harm to California’s business environment and economic future. Stop the non-sense.