After months—really years—of speculation, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed rescinding its embattled climate disclosure rule, a move that is no doubt being cheered by many businesses.   

The rule, which began as guidance in 2010 and was not finalized until March 6, 2024, would have required public companies to assess and report material greenhouse gas emissions in their filings to the SEC.

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