Executive Brief • March 21, 2024
NAEM
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933 – 2020)
Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court

Special Edition: SEC Climate Disclosure Rule

Analysis:
Expert Q&A: Key Takeaways from the SEC Climate Disclosure Bill
NAEM’s Deputy Director Virginia Hoekenga sat down with Verena Radulovic, Vice President for Business Engagement at the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES), to discuss the ruling and how it will impact companies as well as the EHS&S profession.
NAEM's GreenTie Blog

SEC Experts Share 5 Essential Takeaways from the Final Climate Disclosure Rule
SEC experts break down the key requirements of the SEC’s final climate disclosure rule, how they differ from the initial proposal, and what you need to know to get ready for reporting.
Persefoni

Top Five Takeaways from SEC’s Final Climate Rule
Global sustainability leader Tim Mohin outlines the most important takeaways from the 886-page SEC rule document.
ESG & Climate News


Resources:
Fact Sheet - The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures: Final Rules
The final rules require a registrant to disclose, among other things: material climate-related risks; activities to mitigate or adapt to such risks; information about the registrant's board of directors' oversight of climate-related risks and management’s role in managing material climate-related risks; and information on any climate-related targets or goals that are material to the registrant's business, results of operations, or financial condition.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Fact Sheet on SEC’s Final Rule on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures
To help stakeholders identify and track the SEC’s approach to key topics included in the rule, C2ES has prepared the following rapid analysis. This analysis includes a short summary of the substance of the original proposal, C2ES’s feedback on the original proposal, and if/how the final rule changed.
Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES)

SEC Climate Rule: Quick Compare
Struggling to navigate the complex landscape of climate disclosure requirements? Manifest Climate's latest resource offers a comprehensive comparison chart that details how the SEC’s final climate disclosure rules align with or diverge from Californian and European standards.
Manifest Climate


Webinars:
Webinar Recording (from March 12) - Expert Perspectives: SEC's Final Climate Rule Unveiled
Former Acting SEC Chair Allison Herren Lee and industry leaders dissect the implications of the SEC's groundbreaking final climate disclosure rule. Gain invaluable insights into key areas such as key aspects of the final rule, how the rule aligns with other climate reporting requirements around the world, and compliance timelines.
Persefoni

Webinar (March 26) - From Data to Dialogue: Mastering the SEC Climate Rule & Climate Risk Communication
Join this webinar to understand the practical impact of the final SEC climate rule and what the new climate risk transparency requirements mean for your organization. Learn how to tell an effective climate story with the right set of data, processes, and qualitative narratives.
Manifest Climate

Webinar (March 28) - SEC’s Final Rule: Corporate Perspectives on Climate Disclosure and Implementation
In this webinar, C2SE will dive into companies’ perspectives on the final rule, including discussions on where further clarity is needed, what the rule got right, and how companies’ current disclosures are already aligned with the requirements.
Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES)
 
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