Companies Must Report Their Greenhouse Gas Emissions Publicly
Official: S679 — "Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act"; requires certain business entities to publicize annual greenhouse gas emissions data.
Reading: The bill establishes a new mandatory greenhouse gas emissions disclosure requirement for certain businesses, expanding climate accountability policy.
The bill was introduced in the state Senate in January 2026 and is currently moving through the legislative process.
In clear language
New Jersey is requiring certain businesses to measure and publicly share how much greenhouse gas pollution they produce each year. This transparency law aims to hold companies accountable for their carbon emissions and help residents and investors understand which businesses are contributing most to climate change. The bill was introduced in the state Senate in January 2026 and is currently moving through the legislative process.
How does this affect you?
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Who does this affect?
- Large businesses and corporations operating in or doing business in New Jersey that meet size or emissions thresholds
- Investors and consumers who want to know how much pollution companies produce
- Residents concerned about local air quality and climate impacts from major employers
- Companies in energy-intensive industries like manufacturing, transportation, and utilities
What can you do?
- Monitor the bill's progress and contact your state senator to express support or concerns
- Once the law passes, use publicly available emissions data to make informed choices about which companies to support
- Ask your employer whether they are tracking and preparing to report greenhouse gas emissions
Timeline
- 2026-01-13: Bill introduced in New Jersey Senate
- 2026-02-12: Committee approved with amendments; referred to Budget and Appropriations Committee
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- Bob SmithDNew Jersey
- Bill sponsoredIn progressPrime sponsor of S679: "Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act"; requires certain business entities to publicize annual greenhouse gas emissions data.
- John McKeonDNew Jersey
- Bill sponsoredIn progressPrime sponsor of S679: "Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act"; requires certain business entities to publicize annual greenhouse gas emissions data.
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