The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is proposing to remove rules requiring companies to disclose climate-related risks and spending. These regulations, adopted in 2024, faced legal challenges. SEC Chair Paul Atkins stated disclosures must be material to investors and not dictate corporate behavior. Officials believe the rule exceeded the agency's authority and imposed significant costs.

The climate disclosure rules were first approved under the Biden administration but have been dormant pending legal challenges.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is proposing to remove rules requiring companies to disclose climate-related risks and spending. These regulations, adopted in 2024,…

The SEC has proposed rescinding its 2024 climate risk disclosure rules under Chair Paul Atkins, marking a major shift away from ESG-focused federal regulation.

In the latest action to undo Biden-era regulations on climate change, the Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed repealing a rule that requires some public companies to…

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Proposal would leave investors with less information about climate risks while advancing legal theory…