2022-04-11 | 2022-06342

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The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors

The Securities and Exchange Commission proposes rules requiring registrants to disclose climate-related risks that are reasonably likely to have a material impact on their business, financial condition, or results of operations. The proposed framework mandates specific greenhouse gas emissions metrics, including Scope 1 and Scope 2 data, alongside financial impact metrics and governance disclosures aligned with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures. These requirements aim to provide investors with consistent, comparable, and decision-useful information regarding the financial consequences of climate-related risks.

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