About this event
California’s Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253) represents a significant shift in U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting. Starting in 2026, public and private companies with annual revenues of $1 billion or more will be required to disclose and verify Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with Scope 3 disclosures following in 2027.
Join David Jonas, DEKRA North America’s Vice President of Sustainability, and Barnaby Lynch, Head of Policy & Strategy at Watershed, for an in-depth look at what SB 253 means for your organization. This DEKRA North America webinar will cover:
- Which companies are subject to SB 253
- Key compliance deadlines and assurance requirements
- Best practices for emissions data collection and third-party verification
- How to integrate reporting into your broader sustainability strategy
- The relationship between SB 253 and other California climate laws, such as SB 261
Whether your company is new to emissions reporting or looking to refine its approach, this session will provide the insights and tools you need to prepare for compliance and build a robust, audit-ready reporting process.
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Guest speaker
David Jonas Vice President of Sustainability Services @ DEKRA North AmericaG
David is a sustainability expert with over 15 years of experience helping organizations worldwide—from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies—achieve their sustainability goals. He specializes in greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting and verification, supporting efforts to measure, track, and reduce carbon footprints. Passionate about transparency and accountability in combating climate change, David also led the development of the BIFMA e3 Sustainability Standard as Chair of its committee for seven years. He holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Michigan Technological University and an M.B.A. from Grand Valley State University.
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Team member
Carly Ranks-Williams Marketing Manager @ DEKRACR T
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Guest speaker
Barnaby Lynch Head of Policy & Strategy @ WatershedG
Barnaby leads policy and strategy at Watershed, specializing in corporate climate disclosure and emissions measurement. Barnaby’s career has spanned policy, finance, and technology: he has worked both in the public sector, writing business and environmental policy for the UK Government and the Labour Party, as well as the private sector, having worked in investment banking at Citigroup and other financial firms. He holds two degrees from Merton College, Oxford, and the Harvard Kennedy School.
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