As California’s Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253) rolls out, meat processors doing business in the state face a fundamental shift in how greenhouse gas (GHG) data is collected, stored, and validated. Beginning in 2027, covered organizations will face expanded disclosure expectations compared with 2026, including Scope 3 emissions reporting, while also requiring independent third-party assurance of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. While large public corporations may already routinely undergo GHG data assurance for standard disclosures, private packing and processing firms face a steep learning curve.

 

Starting in 2027, simply calculating Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions will no longer be enough - companies must obtain limited assurance from an independent third-party auditor. This means your utility bills, refrigeration logs, fuel records, and operational assumptions will be scrutinized under formal standards. Join experts from Environ Energy for a practical discussion of what companies need to know today to prepare for 2027.

 

The webinar will begin with an overview of SB 253 reporting requirements, including the evolving Scope 3 disclosure landscape and key compliance milestones. Additionally, we’ll then explore how meat processors can prepare their data, systems, and teams for third-party verification. Drawing on real-world experience helping organizations transition from manual spreadsheets to audit-ready compliance frameworks, this session demystifies what "limited assurance" actually means for day-to-day facility management.