Exxon Sues California Over New Climate Disclosure Laws

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by Karen ZraickOctober 25, 2025 at 06:30 PM

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Exxon Mobil has sued California over two laws passed in 2023 that require large companies to report greenhouse gas emissions from product use and climate risks. The lawsuit, filed on October 25, 2025, claims these regulations violate Exxon’s free speech rights by compelling the company to use flawed methodologies for emission calculations and misrepresent its role in global warming. The laws, part of the California Climate Accountability Package, will affect thousands of companies starting in 2026. Exxon argues that the state's aim is to punish businesses rather than curb emissions effectively.

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