Sustainability regulations are redefining how companies report and respond to climate-related risks and opportunities.

In this episode, host Erika Schiller speaks with Stavros Gadinis, Director of the Berkeley Center for Law and Business, about the evolving legal landscape of ESG reporting. They examine the impact of federal rollbacks in the U.S., the rise of California’s new climate disclosure requirements, which will take effect in January 2026, and the broader regulatory push from the European Union.

The conversation explores how voluntary frameworks such as the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol influence corporate practices. Erika and Stavros also emphasize the importance of transparency, innovation, and legal clarity in advancing sustainability goals.Don’t miss an episode—subscribe to ESG Decoded on your favorite podcast platform and follow us on social for the latest updates!

Episode Resources:

Preparing for California Climate Disclosure Compliance: https://www.climeco.com/insights-library/preparing-for-california-climate-disclosure-compliance-six-month-countdown/

Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol): https://ghgprotocol.org/

International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB): https://www.ifrs.org/groups/international-sustainability-standards-board/

Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB Standards): https://sasb.org/

Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD): https://finance.ec.europa.eu/capital-markets-union-and-financial-markets/company-reporting-and-auditing/company-reporting/corporate-sustainability-reporting_en

California SB-253 – Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB253

California SB-261 – Climate-Related Financial Risk Act: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB261

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About ESG Decoded 

ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Join Emma Cox, Erika Schiller, and Anna Stablum for thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities about the risks and opportunities connected to (E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance. We like to say that “ESG is everything that’s not on your balance sheet.” This leaves room for misunderstanding and oversimplification – two things that we’ll bust on this podcast.

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