The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finalized sweeping climate risk disclosure rules that will reshape the flow of information and impact the allocation of capital around climate change-related risks and opportunities within the US economy. The rules require public companies to track and disclose their climate risks and progress towards climate goals. Companies must describe how they account for climate-related externalities and disclose certain greenhouse gas emissions. The rules also extend the phase-in periods for when the rules become effective, with full implementation expected by fiscal year 2033. The new rules aim to provide investors with consistent, comparable, decision-useful information and clear reporting requirements for issuers. However, legal challenges have been filed, and the SEC has voluntarily stayed the rules pending judicial review. This has halted the implementation of the final climate disclosure rules. The ongoing legal battles surrounding the SEC's climate disclosure rules may extend beyond 2025, creating uncertainty for companies and investors seeking clarity on climate-related disclosures [972b9e12] [25623fba].
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The SEC's climate disclosure rules aim to standardize company disclosures related to climate risks and carbon dioxide emissions. These rules play a crucial role in providing investors with essential information to assess climate-related risks and make informed investment decisions. However, critics argue that the rules are burdensome and may lead to increased costs and litigation for companies [06aa9c9c] [97e11914] [53f9091e] [972b9e12] [25623fba].
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