Materiality, Scope 3 emissions elicit debate in SEC climate rule comments
By 
Aaron Nicodemus2022-07-06T13:40:00
Comment letters in response to the SEC’s climate-related disclosure rule have laid out opponents’ issues with the proposal, while supporters have used the process to buttress the agency’s case for implementing it.
Related articles
-
News BriefReport: SEC mulls tweaks to ease climate-related disclosure rule obligations
The Securities and Exchange Commission is reportedly considering pulling back on key elements of its proposed climate-related disclosure rule following pushback from investors, companies, and the public.
-
ArticleSEC spring rulemaking agenda signals potentially hectic fall for compliance
Final action by the Securities and Exchange Commission on its climate-related disclosure rule, whistleblower amendments, unimplemented elements of Dodd-Frank, and more could all take place by the end of the year, according to the agency’s spring agenda.
-
ArticleNeed to know: SEC climate-related disclosure attestation requirements
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.
More from Regulatory Policy
-
ArticleDigital wallets to speed up regulatory checks for recruitment, property transactions
You can already buy a coffee with your phone, but soon you could start a job or buy a house with it. Digital compliance wallets holding certificates and documents on smartphones are gaining traction worldwide.
-
ArticleU.K. delays audit reforms even as regulator piles on financial pressure
Delays to the U.K.’s Audit Reform and Corporate Governance Bill and creation of the ARGA regulator have sparked criticism. On Sept. 8, 66 MPs sent a letter to the Prime Minister urging reforms be returned to the Parliamentary agenda.
-
News BriefFTC ends appeal over noncompete ban but seeks public input
The FTC officially withdrew its appeal in a federal court case over its ban on employer noncompete clauses that it passed last year. The agency, however, says it wants public input regarding the effects of employer noncompete agreements.