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Comparing Disclosure Requirements for Companies Participating in Voluntary Carbon Markets in the United States

This analysis reviews the new VCM disclosure requirements, explains the SEC’s and California’s requirements, and presents a summary table that compares the two disclosure regimes.

June 24, 2024

Comparing Disclosure Requirements for Companies Participating in Voluntary Carbon Markets in the United States
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Driving Transparency and Aligning Climate-Related Risk Disclosure Requirements

A look at the rise in mandatory climate-related reporting by the SEC, California, and the European Union and how these requirements affect corporate behavior.

June 5, 2024

Driving Transparency and Aligning Climate-Related Risk Disclosure Requirements
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The Securities and Exchange Commission Finalizes a Narrower Climate-Related Risk Disclosure Rule

Legal challenges have already begun, by states, private industry, and environmental groups in multiple courts.

March 21, 2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission Finalizes a Narrower Climate-Related Risk Disclosure Rule
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SEC Climate-Related Risk Disclosure Rule Compliance Timeline​

March 7, 2024

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Litigation Updates on California’s New Climate Disclosure Laws

In late 2023, California passed two laws requiring public and private companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related financial risks. Business groups have filed a complaint challenging the laws.

February 16, 2024

Litigation Updates on California’s New Climate Disclosure Laws
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The Implementation and Legal Risks of California’s New Climate Disclosure Laws

What California’s three laws require and the implementation questions and litigation risks.

December 20, 2023

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A Note on Corporate Climate Alliances and Legal Risk

Antitrust and competition law is an increasingly important factor for companies to consider when deciding whether to participate in a climate alliance. In most countries, antitrust laws aim to promote […]

December 8, 2023

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Signs of Progress on Corporate Climate Disclosure Ahead of SEC’s Final Rule

Companies will need to continue to respond to the call from a range of stakeholders including investors and consumers for increased transparency about climate commitments and climate risks as well as new regulations and litigation risks.

September 19, 2023

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Accounting for Climate Risk

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October 26, 2022

Accounting for Climate Risk

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