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Upcoming webinar: Complying with and capitalizing on California climate accountability laws

Join us on July 24 for the first session of our 2025 Sustainability Regulations Webinar Series, featuring legal experts from Ropes & Gray.
thinkPARALLAX
thinkPARALLAX
July 15, 2025

California’s SB 253 and SB 261 have put climate risk on the corporate agenda, requiring public disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related financial risks — and signaling a shift toward greater accountability nationwide. Whether your business is directly subject to the California Climate Accountability Package or planning ahead, this webinar brings together legal and sustainability experts to help you comply and turn climate risk disclosure into a strategic advantage.

In this webinar, we’ll cover:

• What SB 253 and SB 261 require, who they apply to, and when

• Legal risks and liabilities of non-compliance

• The broader political landscape and what it could mean for these laws

• Strategic opportunities tied to climate risk and emissions data

• Practical next steps to evaluate your readiness and strengthen your response

You’ll hear from:

Sheila Ongie, Head of Sustainability, thinkPARALLAX

Sheila is a strategic systems thinker with 20+of experience embedding sustainability into corporate strategy. She has partnered with brands like Starbucks, LUSH, Beyond Meat, Blue Diamond Growers, and Bloomin' Brands to help bring their sustainability visions to life.

Michael R. Littenberg, Partner, Ropes & Gray

Michael is global head of the firm’s ESG, CSR & Business and Human Rights compliance practice. He’s widely recognized as a leading expert on ESG compliance and stakeholder expectations, and highly ranked for both ESG and business and human rights by Chambers Global, among other accolades and awards.

Marc Rotter, Counsel, Ropes & Gray

Marc Rotter is a member of the capital markets group at Ropes & Gray, where he advises on securities law and capital markets transactions. His practice spans public and private offerings, regulatory issues, and emerging areas like blockchain and cryptocurrency.

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