Breathe Zero: Solving the Regulatory Compliance Challenge with AI-Driven ESG and GHG Reporting

As climate disclosure mandates accelerate across the United States and globally, businesses face increasing pressure to meet stringent regulatory requirements, especially in relation to Scope 3 emissions buried deep in complex supply chains. New laws such as California SB 253 and SB 261, alongside the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), are raising the bar on transparency, data integrity, and climate accountability.

This urgent shift is creating an immediate need for technology that not only meets regulatory compliance but also drives real climate action and that’s where Breathe Zero, the U.S. arm of Breathe ESG, is taking charge.

Built for accuracy, automation, and scale, Breathe Zero’s AI-powered platform is designed to help businesses meet these emerging regulations while driving meaningful reductions in emissions. It enables real-time emissions data, supplier collaboration tools, and actionable decarbonization insights all while ensuring compliance with SB 253, SB 261, and CSRD requirements.

Why Traditional ESG Software Isn’t Enough for Regulatory Compliance

For years, ESG platforms have been primarily focused on reporting, not on ensuring compliance with the growing list of regulations or driving operational change. Traditional platforms often struggle with the following:

• Fragmented supplier data and offline workflows
  
  

• Low adoption from teams across the value chain
  
  

• High reporting costs and high compliance complexity
  
  

• Risk of inaccurate disclosures and audit failures

This creates significant challenges, leaving businesses exposed to regulatory penalties, reputational damage, and market disadvantages. In the face of SB 253, SB 261, and CSRD, companies cannot afford to rely on outdated or incomplete ESG tools.

Smarter Scope 3 Management Built for Compliance and Modern Supply Chains

Scope 3 emissions remain the biggest obstacle to achieving Net Zero often representing 70%+ of a company’s total carbon footprint. Navigating this challenge is even more critical as laws like SB 253 and SB 261 require accurate, verifiable emissions data across the entire supply chain.

Breathe Zero solves this with:

• Smart supplier engagement and data automation
  
  

• Standardized scorecards for accurate reporting
  
  

• Real-time emissions visibility across the value chain
  
  

• Collaboration tools for shared action, not just data chasing

Instead of relying on estimates and assumptions, Breathe Zero empowers businesses to access verifiable climate intelligence that withstands audits under SB 253, SB 261, and CSRD regulations.

Beyond Compliance: Real Decarbonization Outcomes

While regulatory compliance is critical, climate strategy must extend beyond meeting the minimum requirements. Breathe Zero helps organizations:

• Model science-aligned Net Zero pathways
  
  

• Prioritize high-ROI abatement initiatives
  
  

• Manage climate risk aligned with TCFD, ISSB, CDP, GRI
  
  

• Build sustainability into long-term business resilience

Designed to scale with companies at every ESG maturity level from early adopters to global enterprises the platform offers the flexibility to meet evolving regulatory demands.

The Urgency Behind SB 253 & SB 261: Why Immediate Action is Required

California’s new climate governance laws are reshaping U.S. corporate accountability, and businesses that delay preparation risk regulatory penalties, reputational loss, and market disadvantages.

• SB 253 — Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act: Requires public reporting of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions with third-party assurance.
  
  

• SB 261 — Climate-Related Financial Risk Act: Mandates disclosure of climate risk and mitigation strategies.

Companies must move quickly to implement systems that ensure full regulatory compliance. Breathe Zero’s automated compliance workflows ensure that emissions reporting is:

• Audit-ready
  
  

• Automated
  
  

• Transparent
  
  

• Aligned with emerging national standards (SB 253, SB 261) and global regulations like CSRD

Founder Vision: AI that Drives Real Climate Action and Compliance

“Sustainability management cannot rely on dashboards alone. Companies need accurate GHG calculations, flexible data systems, and real-world decarbonization support especially as SB 253, SB 261, and CSRD reshape climate governance.”
— Karantaj Singh, Founder, Breathe Zero

Breathe Zero was built on the belief that climate goals must translate into measurable outcomes, not just regulatory paperwork.

A Trusted Partner for Industrial and Real Estate Leaders

From advanced manufacturing to commercial real estate portfolios, organizations trust Breathe Zero to:

• Cut operational costs through digital efficiency
  
  

• Reduce emissions with confidence
  
  

• Build resilience in a changing economy

As climate accountability becomes a defining factor for investment, risk, and market credibility, Breathe Zero is the partner enabling progress with purpose, ensuring businesses stay ahead of the regulatory curve with the tools to comply and decarbonize.

Take the Lead on Climate Governance

Is your organization ready for SB 253, SB 261, and CSRD compliance and the future of Net Zero?

Take the next step:

• ✔ SB 253 / SB 261 Readiness Evaluation
  
  

• ✔ CSRD Compliance Assessment
  
  

• ✔ Net Zero Implementation Roadmap
  
  

• ✔ Book a Breathe Zero Platform Demo

Discover how Breathe Zero’s AI-driven climate solutions can help your business stay ahead of regulation and accelerate toward a lower-carbon future.

Learn more and request a demo today att www.breatheesg.com and https://www.breathezero.ai/