DATE PUBLISHED: APRIL 6, 2022
On March 21, 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed new disclosure regulations for U.S.-listed companies introducing climate-related disclosure requirements. These regulations come as investors increasingly seek out climate-related data when making investment decisions and as national governments globally race to reach the goals established in the 2016 Paris Agreement. This report highlights key elements of the proposed regulation and provides insight into current market alignment with select disclosure requirements.