Submitted Comment Name Brianna Hardy Affiliation Sustainability consultancy Subject Support for Senate Bills 253 and 261 Message I am writing to express my strong support for Senate Bills 253 and 261, which play a critical role in advancing corporate transparency and accountability in climate-related disclosures. As a sustainability professional specializing in ESG advisory and reporting, I recognize the increasing demand for standardized, reliable, and decision-useful climate data to inform stakeholders and mitigate financial and operational risks. Senate Bill 253, the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act, establishes a much-needed framework for large corporations to publicly disclose their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3. By ensuring comprehensive emissions reporting, this bill promotes greater accountability and enables investors, consumers, and policymakers to make informed decisions based on a company’s environmental impact. Senate Bill 261 enhances climate-related risk disclosure, requiring companies to assess and disclose their exposure to climate-related financial risks in alignment with TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures) recommendations. This bill is a crucial step in ensuring that companies proactively evaluate their resilience to climate risks, ultimately fostering long-term financial stability and sustainable economic growth. These bills align with emerging global reporting standards and reinforce California’s leadership in sustainability and corporate responsibility. By supporting SB 253 and SB 261, we can drive meaningful progress toward a transparent, accountable, and climate-resilient economy. I urge policymakers and stakeholders to support these bills and advocate for their successful implementation. Thank you for your time and consideration. File Upload (i.e., Attachments): N/A
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