{"id":76772,"date":"2026-05-11T21:25:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T21:25:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/usa\/?page_id=76772"},"modified":"2026-05-12T20:04:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T20:04:44","slug":"california-climate-leadership-scorecard-2026-governors-race","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/usa\/california-climate-leadership-scorecard-2026-governors-race\/","title":{"rendered":"California climate leadership scorecard: 2026 governor&#8217;s race"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"862\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/f7682200-california-gubenatorial-scorecard-logo.png\" alt=\"Greenpeace USA California Climate Leadership Scorecard: 2026 Governor's Race\" class=\"wp-image-76867\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/f7682200-california-gubenatorial-scorecard-logo.png 862w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/f7682200-california-gubenatorial-scorecard-logo-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/f7682200-california-gubenatorial-scorecard-logo-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/f7682200-california-gubenatorial-scorecard-logo-510x267.png 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 862px) 100vw, 862px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-greenpeace-usa-s-climate-leadership-scorecard-reveals-stark-differences-in-how-the-top-candidates-for-california-governor-say-they-will-approach-and-champion-one-of-the-most-pressing-issues-of-our-time\"><strong>Greenpeace USA\u2019s Climate Leadership Scorecard reveals stark differences in how the top candidates for California governor say they will approach and champion one of the most pressing issues of our time.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>As Californians start to fill out ballots ahead of the June 2 primary, they have important choices to make about the future of the state. California has long been a national leader on climate and environmental protection, although the oil and gas industry remains a powerful political force and too many state politicians are swayed by their money and influence. California has also suffered some of the harshest impacts of the climate crisis to date, with wildfires, droughts, and floods harming California communities in recent years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<p>The Trump Administration is aggressively dismantling numerous federal laws and regulations designed to curb pollution and address climate change. California has shown that strong climate leadership at the top is key to making meaningful progress on the issue, and can even set the pace for the rest of the United States.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"773\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/014d391d-california-climate-leadership-scorecard-773x1024.png\" alt=\"Greenpeace USA California Climate Leadership Scorecard: 2026 Governor's Race\n\nTom Steyer: A\nKatie Porter: A\nXavier Becerra: D\nSteve Hilton: F\nChad Bianco: F\" class=\"wp-image-76833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/014d391d-california-climate-leadership-scorecard-773x1024.png 773w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/014d391d-california-climate-leadership-scorecard-226x300.png 226w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/014d391d-california-climate-leadership-scorecard-768x1018.png 768w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/014d391d-california-climate-leadership-scorecard-1031x1366.png 1031w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/014d391d-california-climate-leadership-scorecard-257x340.png 257w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/014d391d-california-climate-leadership-scorecard.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Greenpeace USA\u2019s California Climate Leadership Scorecard evaluated five candidates for Governor of California in May 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tom Steyer, Katie Porter, Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton, and Chad Bianco are the leading candidates based on the most recent major polls conducted.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The scorecard grades candidates on their stated policies relating to nine issues central to tackling the climate crisis in California:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Defending state emissions reduction targets for cars and trucks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not accepting money from the fossil fuel industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Holding the fossil fuel industry accountable for climate damages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protecting communities from toxic neighborhood drilling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilitating a just transition for workers and communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ending all fossil fuel subsidies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enacting a moratorium on new data centers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting state public pension divestment from fossil fuel companies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating a plan to phase out oil extraction in the state<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defending state emissions reduction targets for cars and trucks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-769315fb wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/greenpeaceusa.bsky.social\/post\/3mlokfwbf6k26\">Share on Bluesky<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/greenpeaceusa\/posts\/pfbid0xCPPzwbhLExCEYkoeeiY2BgEQgoDfWeirbWdb9osmDh7v22RuzV2uNYtpXznBZKBl\">Share on Facebook<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@greenpeaceusa\/post\/DYQChRzkmpg?xmt=AQG0sA0pMZgGxv9kqRR5xakZ8vDRVYngeu95CmirnhW44g\">Share on Threads<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DYQCP0tkmdp\">Share on Instagram<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details p4-details--dark is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Tom Steyer \u2014 Grade: A<\/summary>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"939\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/42269156-image-10-939x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76815\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/42269156-image-10-939x1024.png 939w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/42269156-image-10-275x300.png 275w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/42269156-image-10-768x837.png 768w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/42269156-image-10-1409x1536.png 1409w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/42269156-image-10-1253x1366.png 1253w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/42269156-image-10-312x340.png 312w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/42269156-image-10.png 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 939px) 100vw, 939px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tom <strong>Steyer<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2705 No fossil fuel money pledge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Make polluters pay for climate damages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 End neighborhood drilling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Just transition for workers &amp; communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 End all fossil fuel subsidies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Moratorium on new data centers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 State pension fund divestment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Oil extraction phaseout<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Car &amp; truck emission reductions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details p4-details--dark is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Katie Porter \u2014 Grade: A<\/summary>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/f403d658-katieporter_20250222-798-1024x731-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76816\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/f403d658-katieporter_20250222-798-1024x731-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/f403d658-katieporter_20250222-798-1024x731-1-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/f403d658-katieporter_20250222-798-1024x731-1-768x548.png 768w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/f403d658-katieporter_20250222-798-1024x731-1-476x340.png 476w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Katie Porter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2705 No fossil fuel money pledge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Make polluters pay for climate damages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 End neighborhood drilling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Just transition for workers &amp; communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 End all fossil fuel subsidies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Moratorium on new data centers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 State pension fund divestment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Oil extraction phaseout<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Car &amp; truck emission reductions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details p4-details--dark is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Xavier Becerra \u2014 Grade: D<\/summary>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"447\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/1e7d5eab-image-11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76817\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/1e7d5eab-image-11.png 447w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/1e7d5eab-image-11-252x300.png 252w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/1e7d5eab-image-11-285x340.png 285w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 447px) 100vw, 447px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Xavier Becerra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u274c No fossil fuel money pledge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Make polluters pay for climate damages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u274c End neighborhood drilling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u274c Just transition for workers &amp; communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u274c End all fossil fuel subsidies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u274c Moratorium on new data centers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u274c State pension fund divestment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u274c Oil extraction phaseout<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Car &amp; truck emission reductions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details p4-details--dark is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Steve Hilton \u2014 Grade: F<\/summary>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"725\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/cc35e383-steveblue2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76821\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/cc35e383-steveblue2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/cc35e383-steveblue2-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/cc35e383-steveblue2-768x544.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/cc35e383-steveblue2-480x340.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Steve Hilton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u274c No fossil fuel money pledge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u274c Make polluters pay for climate damages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u274c End neighborhood drilling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u274c Just transition for workers &amp; communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u274c End all fossil fuel subsidies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u274c Moratorium on new data centers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u274c State pension fund divestment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u274c Oil extraction phaseout<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u274c Car &amp; truck emission reductions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details p4-details--dark is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Chad Bianco \u2014 Grade: F<\/summary>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/670a82c0-bianco-4-1024x819-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76822\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/670a82c0-bianco-4-1024x819-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/670a82c0-bianco-4-1024x819-1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/670a82c0-bianco-4-1024x819-1-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/670a82c0-bianco-4-1024x819-1-425x340.jpg 425w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chad Bianco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u274c No fossil fuel money pledge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u274c Make polluters pay for climate damages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u274c End neighborhood drilling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u274c Just transition for workers &amp; communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u274c End all fossil fuel subsidies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u274c Moratorium on new data centers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u274c State pension fund divestment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u274c Oil extraction phaseout<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u274c Car &amp; truck emission reductions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<p>Climate impacts are growing more dangerous, while President Trump is attempting to erase science, break apart global cooperation, silence dissent, and dismantle the federal government\u2019s ability to solve the problem. Who California voters select for Governor this year could help turn the tide back toward strong climate action \u2013 or it could cement real harm and move us down an unsustainable path. The planet needs strong California leadership on climate now more than ever.<\/p>\n\n<p>We need everyone who cares about climate and the environment to turn out to vote in the primary on June 2.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-find-your-polling-place-and-learn-about-other-ways-to-fill-out-and-return-your-ballot\">Find your polling place and learn about other ways to fill out and return your ballot:<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.ca.gov\/elections\/where-and-how\">How to vote<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-share-scorecard-on-social-media\">Share scorecard on social media:<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-5590e8cb wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/greenpeaceusa.bsky.social\/post\/3mlokfwbf6k26\">Share on Bluesky<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DYQCP0tkmdp\">Share on Instagram<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/greenpeaceusa\/posts\/pfbid0xCPPzwbhLExCEYkoeeiY2BgEQgoDfWeirbWdb9osmDh7v22RuzV2uNYtpXznBZKBl\">Share on Facebook<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@greenpeaceusa\/post\/DYQChRzkmpg?xmt=AQG0sA0pMZgGxv9kqRR5xakZ8vDRVYngeu95CmirnhW44g\">Share on Threads<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details p4-details--dark is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Scorecard <strong>methodology<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The Scorecard is designed to assess what actions each candidate will take to confront the climate crisis if elected Governor. To measure this, we rely on responses to a survey sent to each candidate in March and April 2026. For candidates that did not respond to our survey, we used public information from each candidate, including their policy platforms and public statements, to score them. The scores are not static, and if a candidate\u2019s public position changes, we will update the Scorecard.<br><br>For each candidate, we conducted uniform key word searches on campaign websites, public social media channels, and via Google News. We recognize that this search is imperfect and may result in missing policy positions. We commit to updating the Scorecard if relevant information is brought to our attention.<br><br><strong>The Scorecard issued a single letter grade (A through F) for each candidate based on their full, partial or zero credit across the 9 varying climate issues:<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1: <\/strong>Signing the Fossil Fuel Money Pledge and not accepting donations from fossil fuel companies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2:<\/strong> Supporting the Polluters Pay California Climate Superfund Act of 2025 (SB 684)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3: <\/strong>Commitment to defend and fully enact SB 1137, which established 3200 foot health protection zones between oil and gas extraction sites and California\u2019s communities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4: <\/strong>Support using state budget dollars to provide assistance to fossil fuel workers and to California communities that are dependent on oil and gas for tax revenue during the transition away from fossil fuels<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5: <\/strong>Commitment to ending all government fossil fuel subsidies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6: <\/strong>Promoting a moratorium on new data centers until regulations can be put in place that will protect ratepayers and require new renewable energy capacity and sustainable water procurement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7: <\/strong>Aiding California\u2019s public pension funds from making new investments or renewing existing ones in fossil fuel companies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8: <\/strong>Commitment to developing a plan to phase out oil extraction in the state by 2045 in line with Governor Newsom\u2019s 2021 Executive Order; and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9: <\/strong>Defending and expanding California\u2019s ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks in the face of President Trump\u2019s climate rollbacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/6b3905bc-image-1024x518.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/6b3905bc-image-1024x518.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/6b3905bc-image-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/6b3905bc-image-768x389.png 768w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/6b3905bc-image-510x258.png 510w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/6b3905bc-image.png 1316w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The Scorecard is designed to capture affirmative commitments to a specific policy. If no public information is found on an issue for a particular candidate, they received zero credit. Similarly, general statements of concern or consideration for an issue without a clear policy position did not receive credit. Partial credit was given for positions that captured some but not all of the intended issue components.<br><br>Two candidates returned the survey before publication, which we have made publicly available here (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/0504edf6-tom-steyer-greenpeace-questionnaire-.pdf\">Tom Steyer<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-usa-stateless\/2026\/05\/0aae686a-porter_2026-ca-gov-scorecard-survey.docx.pdf\">Katie Porter<\/a>). 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