S.679

"Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act"; requires certain business entities to publicize annual greenhouse gas emissions data.

Introduced·1/13/26

New Jersey S679 mandates annual greenhouse gas emissions reporting for certain business entities.

The "Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act" requires business entities with annual revenues over $1 billion operating in New Jersey to report their greenhouse gas emissions annually. These entities must disclose their scope 1 and 2 emissions four years after the act's effective date and scope 3 emissions five years later. The Department of Environmental Protection will oversee this process, including setting fees for administrative costs and contracting with a nonprofit organization to manage and publicize the reports.

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Where it stands

Current
Budget and Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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4
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Environment and Energy Committee: Reported with Amendments

3 Yea

DDD

2 Nay

RR

Calendar

Feb 12

10:00 AM

Senate Environment and Energy Hearing

History

Feb 12

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Feb 12

Senate

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee