Tell Legislators to Oppose Burdensome Emissions Reporting Requirements
SB 253, proposed by Senator Wiener, presents a concerning threat to California's businesses and the broader state economy. This proposal mandates the collection of emissions data across the international supply chain, a strategy that requires careful reconsideration.
SB 253's attempt to regulate emissions beyond California's borders lacks practicality and the authority to regulate emissions beyond our state's boundaries effectively.
A critical issue with SB 253 is its focus on reporting rather than directly reducing emissions. Instead of driving environmental improvements, it imposes a substantial financial burden on businesses. Initial estimates indicate that each company could face annual reporting costs exceeding $600,000, potentially requiring multiple reports. These expenses will inevitably be transferred to consumers, resulting in revenue loss for our state.
SB 253's implications for small and medium-sized businesses are particularly troubling. While it sets a seemingly generous applicability threshold, it obliges these businesses to track emissions for their California operations and remote supply chain links. Many smaller enterprises already grapple with resource limitations, making accurate greenhouse gas emission measurements daunting. This could lead to the loss of essential contracts necessary for growth and job creation, ultimately contributing to inefficiencies in the supply chain and higher consumer costs.
Instead, let's prioritize supporting emerging industries and existing businesses as they recover from recent challenges, ensuring a more balanced and sustainable approach to environmental regulation and economic development.
Tell Legislators to Oppose Burdensome Emissions Reporting Requirements
SB 253, proposed by Senator Wiener, presents a concerning threat to California's businesses and the broader state economy. This proposal mandates the collection of emissions data across the international supply chain, a strategy that requires careful reconsideration.
SB 253's attempt to regulate emissions beyond California's borders lacks practicality and the authority to regulate emissions beyond our state's boundaries effectively.
A critical issue with SB 253 is its focus on reporting rather than directly reducing emissions. Instead of driving environmental improvements, it imposes a substantial financial burden on businesses. Initial estimates indicate that each company could face annual reporting costs exceeding $600,000, potentially requiring multiple reports. These expenses will inevitably be transferred to consumers, resulting in revenue loss for our state.
SB 253's implications for small and medium-sized businesses are particularly troubling. While it sets a seemingly generous applicability threshold, it obliges these businesses to track emissions for their California operations and remote supply chain links. Many smaller enterprises already grapple with resource limitations, making accurate greenhouse gas emission measurements daunting. This could lead to the loss of essential contracts necessary for growth and job creation, ultimately contributing to inefficiencies in the supply chain and higher consumer costs.
Instead, let's prioritize supporting emerging industries and existing businesses as they recover from recent challenges, ensuring a more balanced and sustainable approach to environmental regulation and economic development.