What the SEC’s Rollback of Climate Disclosure Rules Means for the Planet and Investors

What the SEC’s Rollback of Climate Disclosure Rules Means for the Planet and Investors

The SEC's move to rescind climate disclosure rules signals a shift that could reshape corporate accountability far beyond climate issues.

SEC moves to rescind climate disclosure rule

By Julie Tomascik Editor The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is moving to rescind its climate-related disclosure rule that agricultural groups said would have imposed costly reporting requirements on farmers and ranchers. The SEC announced May 29 it is proposing to rescind in its entirety the climate disclosure rule adopted in 2024. The regulation required publicly traded companies to disclose certain climate-related risks and gree…