NY Lawmakers Push Bill on Corporate Greenhouse Data Reporting

Proposed legislation would require large companies to disclose emissions across their supply chain

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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New York Democrats are advancing a bill (S.B. 9072A) that would mandate corporations with annual revenues over $1 billion to report annual greenhouse gas emissions data from their own activity as well as that of their purchasers and suppliers. The bill is aimed at combating greenwashing by forcing companies to be more transparent about their environmental impact.

Why it matters

Requiring large corporations to disclose their full greenhouse gas footprint, including emissions from their supply chain, could help hold companies accountable for their environmental impact and discourage greenwashing. This type of supply chain emissions reporting is seen as crucial for understanding and addressing the true climate impact of major businesses.

The details

The proposed legislation would require companies with over $1 billion in annual revenue to report their greenhouse gas emissions from their own operations as well as those generated by their suppliers and purchasers. Democrats backing the bill say it is a way to combat greenwashing, where companies market themselves as more environmentally responsible than they actually are.

  • The New York state Senate passed the bill on a 40-22 vote on February 10, 2026.

The players

New York Democrats

State lawmakers in New York who are sponsoring and advancing the greenhouse gas emissions reporting bill.

S.B. 9072A

The bill number for the proposed legislation that would mandate large companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions data.

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What’s next

The bill now moves to the New York State Assembly for consideration.

The takeaway

This legislation, if passed, would be an important step in holding large corporations accountable for their full environmental impact and discouraging greenwashing practices. Transparent emissions reporting across supply chains is seen as crucial for addressing climate change.