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Corporate Accountability

The private sector, especially the largest corporations with substantial resources and significant contributions to global emissions, must take responsibility for their role in climate change. These companies not only have the means but an obligation to lead by example, investing in sustainable practices, reducing their carbon footprints, and innovating to create more efficient, eco-friendly solutions. Their influence is critical in driving widespread change and setting a standard for other businesses to follow. By contributing their fair share to reducing pollution, the private sector can help accelerate a global shift toward renewable energy and resilient infrastructure, paving the way for a sustainable future and demonstrating true corporate leadership in addressing the climate crisis. We used the following corporate accountability bills to determine legislators’ scores for the 2024 Scorecard:

* Linked bills above are used to determine legislators’ scores in addition to the overall California score