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The SEC’s proposed rules include some reporting of so-called Scope 3 emissions, in companies’ supply chains and use of their products. AP Photo/Noah Berger

March 22, 2022

SEC proposes far‑reaching climate disclosure rules for companies – here’s where the rules may be vulnerable to legal challenges

Daniel E. Walters, Penn State and William M. Manson, Penn State

The SEC’s proposal would require companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and other climate risks, but it’s not a done deal yet.

Some corporate climate risks are easy to spot. Others are less evident. Paul Souders via Getty Images

March 11, 2022

SEC will consider climate disclosure rules for US companies on March 21 – it’s already facing threats of lawsuits

Daniel E. Walters, Penn State and William M. Manson, Penn State

Some investors want publicly traded companies to disclose their full climate impact, including emissions from their supply chains and product use.

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