Climate disclosure will go mainstream despite opposition to SEC rules

The future will see companies having a more comprehensive understanding of their carbon footprint and climate-related risks

Earlier this month, the US Securities and Exchange Commission unveiled the climate disclosure rule, a landmark regulation aiming to meld environmental accountability with corporate transparency. The rule’s introduction was immediately met with legal contention, including an administrative stay by the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, sparking vigorous debate over the SEC’s jurisdiction and the delicate balance between regulatory mandate and constitutional liberties.