Need to know: SEC climate-related disclosure attestation requirements
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Maria L. Murphy2022-05-09T18:29:00
While the Securities and Exchange Commission’s proposed climate-related disclosure rule is being finalized, affected companies should begin considering new attestation requirements for accelerated and large accelerated filers regarding greenhouse gas emissions.
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