Impact Intelligence : Mastering Climate Risks Around California SB 253 and SB 261
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California’s new climate disclosure landscape, shaped by SB-261 and SB-253, is setting a precedent for how companies publicly disclose climate-related financial risks. This webinar will explore governance and risk integration, data and scenario requirements, and approaches that build investor confidence and regulatory readiness. Rajiv Jalim and Nick Sanscartier from Novisto, and Sneha Phalke from GIST Impact will share insights from customer climate risk journeys, alongside a deep dive into Novsito and GIST Impact’s climate risk offering demonstrating how technology can streamline SB-261 and SB-253 reporting.
Register now!High-level agenda
SB-261 and SB-253 context: scope, timelines, and strategic drivers
What credible climate risk and emissions disclosures look like in practice
Novisto and GIST Impact’s climate risk and disclosure solution overview
Speakers
Rajiv Jalim
As the Global Director of Sustainability Solutions & Sales Engineering at Novisto, Rajiv provides "ESG therapy" to organisations navigating the ever-evolving sustainability disclosures landscape. At the intersection of sustainability and technology, he guides companies in developing the strategies and solutions necessary to meet their ESG and sustainability goals.
With a decade of experience in sustainability consulting, strategy, and program management, Rajiv has served clients across diverse sectors, including energy, manufacturing, agriculture, and healthcare. Known for his ability to build strong and productive relationships with clients and stakeholders, he is passionate about driving real-world impact. Rajiv has helped dozens of organizations deliver on their ESG and sustainability strategy, climate action, and sustainability advocacy.
Nick Sanscartier
As the commercial strategy lead at Novisto, Nick is responsible for partnerships and new verticals, ensuring the delivery of comprehensive end-to-end sustainability solutions.
Prior to Novisto, Nick gained a solid foundation in ESG at Bloomberg, holding product roles and supporting investors with ESG strategy implementation. Notably, he contributed to building Bloomberg's European ESG research business, publishing thematic research while also contributing to the development of their ESG ratings.
Nick holds a Bachelor's in Economics, having studied at both Queen’s University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Sneha Phalke
Sneha Phalke is a Senior Manager and Head of Natural Capital at GIST Impact, a market-leading provider of sustainability data and analytics. She brings 8+ years of extensive experience in helping financial institutions and corporates integrate impact, risk, and sustainability metrics into business and investment decision-making.
At GIST Impact, Sneha leads client engagement and strategic initiatives across nature, climate, and sustainability reporting, working at the intersection of science-based data, regulatory frameworks, and corporate strategy. Her work focuses on aligning GIST’s impact intelligence with emerging standards such as IFRS S2, TNFD, and CSRD, enabling clients to navigate evolving disclosure requirements and manage nature- and climate-related risks effectively.
Previously, Sneha worked with Eaton Corporation’s Sustainability team, focusing on GHG and circularity strategy, and with UBS Bank as a consultant to develop their integrated profit and loss statement across business divisions.
She is passionate about creating practical, data-driven solutions that bridge the gap between sustainability ambition and measurable, on-the-ground impact.
