Climate Reporting Readiness for US Companies
Prepare for SEC climate disclosure rules and state-level requirements
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Regulatory requirements
SEC Climate-Related Disclosure Rules
The SEC adopted final rules in March 2024 requiring public companies to disclose climate-related risks, greenhouse gas emissions, and climate governance in their SEC filings. The rules were subsequently stayed pending legal challenges, but many companies continue to prepare voluntarily. State-level requirements, particularly California's Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act, also create disclosure obligations.
Who must report
All SEC-registered public companies (domestic and foreign private issuers). Phased by filer category: Large Accelerated Filers first, followed by Accelerated Filers and Smaller Reporting Companies. Rules are currently stayed pending judicial review. California SB 253 applies to companies with USD 1B+ annual revenue doing business in California.
Penalties
SEC enforcement actions for material misstatements or omissions in filings, including civil monetary penalties. California laws carry administrative penalties of up to USD 500,000 per reporting year for non-compliance.
Frameworks
Key compliance deadlines
SEC proposes climate rules
The SEC published proposed rules for climate-related disclosures, beginning a historic rulemaking process for US capital markets.
Final rules adopted
The SEC adopted final climate disclosure rules requiring Scope 1 and 2 emissions reporting, climate risk disclosures, and governance information in SEC filings.
Rules stayed pending litigation
The SEC voluntarily stayed the rules pending judicial review by the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals following legal challenges.
California SB 253 reporting begins
Companies with over USD 1 billion in annual revenue doing business in California must begin reporting Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions.
Anticipated resolution
The legal challenges to the SEC rules are expected to be resolved, providing clarity on federal disclosure requirements.
How Avarni helps you comply
Enterprise-grade carbon accounting software designed for complex organisations and strict regulatory requirements.
Scope 1, 2 & 3 Emissions
Comprehensive emissions calculation across your entire value chain, with AI-driven factor selection.
Framework Reporting
Generate reports aligned to TCFD, ISSB, CSRD, ESRS, and local regulatory frameworks.
Audit-Ready Outputs
Produce assurance-grade reports that satisfy auditor requirements and regulatory scrutiny.
1,000+ Integrations
Connect with your existing ERP, accounting, and procurement systems including Oracle, SAP, and Workday.
AI-Powered Analysis
CSIRO-backed AI engine automatically categorises and calculates emissions from complex datasets.
Real-Time Dashboard
Track your progress with live emissions data, compliance status, and supplier mapping.
Our United States presence
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Our United States Team
Our US team monitors the evolving federal and state regulatory landscape and helps public companies build robust climate disclosure capabilities regardless of the SEC timeline.
“Even with the SEC rules stayed, our investors expected climate disclosures. Avarni helped us build a reporting infrastructure that satisfies investor expectations today and will be ready for whatever the final rules require.”
Michael Torres
SVP, Corporate Strategy & ESG, Pinnacle Technology Systems Inc.
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