Under rules adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission earlier this month, public companies will soon be required to disclose a variety of climate-related information in registration statements and annual reports. In this client alert, we provide an in-depth discussion about the new rules, including key takeaways and suggesting next steps for companies to consider in advance of future compliance dates. We also provide important context to the final rules, thoughts on litigation regarding the final rules and summarize the SEC’s stated perspectives on the final rules.
SEC Adopts Final Rules for Climate-Related Disclosures as Controversy and Challenges Loom