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Cars are seen at an Exxon gas station in Brooklyn, New York City, on 23 November 2021.Photograph: Andrew Kelly/Reuters Exxon, an oil firm consistently ranked among the world’s top contributors to global carbon emissions, is suing the state of California over two climate-focused state laws, arguing that the rules infringe upon the corporation’s right to free speech. The 2023 laws, known collectively as the California Climate Accountability Package, will require large companies doing business in the state t ...

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Core Viewpoint - ExxonMobil has filed a lawsuit against the state of California, claiming that two new climate change laws violate its right to free speech and force the company to adopt the state's perspective on climate change [1][6]. Summary by Relevant Sections Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. Eastern District Court for California, asserting that the laws compel ExxonMobil to accept blame for climate change, particularly regarding oil and gas corporations [1][5]. - The company argues that the laws conflict with federal regulations on climate and financial risk disclosures [11]. Specific Laws - One law mandates large companies doing business with the state to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions annually [2]. - The second law requires businesses with over $500 million in state contracts to report biennially on how climate change may impact their operations [2]. Compliance Requirements - Both laws necessitate ExxonMobil's adherence to California's Greenhouse Gas Protocol and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, which the company contends unfairly assigns responsibility for global warming to it [5]. Company Position - ExxonMobil acknowledges the risks associated with climate change and supports efforts to address these risks but maintains that the First Amendment protects it from being compelled to endorse the state's viewpoint [6]. - The company is seeking a court order to prevent the implementation of these laws until 2026 [11].

ExxonMobil has sued California, arguing that two new state laws violate the First Amendment by trying to force it to agree to a certain climate viewpoint, and conflict with federal regulations. https://t.co/M3qFFWAPDZ ...

Core Viewpoint - ExxonMobil Corp. has filed a lawsuit against California, claiming that two new state laws infringe upon its First Amendment rights and conflict with federal regulations [1][2]. Summary by Relevant Sections Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit, filed on Friday, argues that the new laws compel ExxonMobil to publicly endorse climate change opinions that it does not agree with [2]. - One law mandates large companies with over $1 billion in annual revenue to measure and disclose their greenhouse gas emissions annually [3]. - The second law requires companies with over $500 million in annual revenue to publish a biennial report on how climate change could impact their financial performance and their risk management strategies [3]. Compliance and Responsibility - The laws require adherence to California's Greenhouse Gas Protocol and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, which ExxonMobil claims imposes a responsibility for global warming, equating to government-compelled speech [4]. - The lawsuit states that California is singling out large corporations, which are perceived as most likely to oppose climate policies, thereby targeting those deemed "most responsible" for climate change [4]. Regulatory Conflicts - ExxonMobil asserts that California's regulations attempt to govern conduct and speech beyond its borders, as much of the reporting pertains to emissions and risks from global operations [5]. - The company argues that the new law SB 261 conflicts with federal securities laws, which already dictate disclosure requirements for publicly traded companies regarding financial and environmental risks [7].