Josh Carrington is a Technical Lead at Schellman & Company, LLC, based in Richmond, Virginia, specializing in greenhouse gas emissions inventories, sustainability assurance, and regulatory compliance. With over 5 years of experience across the climate and sustainability space, Josh brings deep expertise in California's regulatory landscape, particularly the current CARB requirements governing climate disclosure and emissions reporting. Prior to joining Schellman in 2024, he was part of Ernst & Young's Climate Change and Sustainability Practice, where he led and supported greenhouse gas emissions quantification and environmental KPI projects across Technology, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Mining, and Entertainment sectors. A double major in Accounting and Finance from Virginia Tech University, Josh leverages technical accounting expertise and fluency with CARB regulations to advance client compliance in emissions calculation and sustainability assurance.
By:
Ben Montalbano
September 29th, 2026
California's landmark climate disclosure laws, SB 253 (the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act) and SB 261 (the Climate-Related Financial Risk Act), have been anything but static since they were first signed in 2023. Deadlines have shifted, a federal appeals court has intervened, and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is still fleshing out how companies will need to comply.