On March 6, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted a final rule requiring certain climate-related information from public companies and other registrants, although the rule’s requirements were narrower than some proposed versions.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission approved a final rule mandating climate risk disclosures by public companies.
Regulatory Climate Shift: Updates on the SEC Climate-Related Disclosure Rules
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At a glance
Verified September 2, 2026Key Evidence
The SEC’s official announcement records that the Commission adopted final rules on March 6, 2024, covering climate-related disclosures by public companies and in public offerings.
The SEC’s rule text says registrants must provide specified climate-related information in registration statements and annual reports.
The final rule was narrower than the SEC’s original proposal in some respects. For example, the final version removed a proposed requirement concerning Scope 3 greenhouse-gas emissions.
The reporting
What the Evidence Shows
The Securities and Exchange Commission adopted final climate-disclosure rules on March 6, 2024. The agency said the rules would require registrants to provide specified climate-related information in registration statements and annual reports, confirming both the approval and the mandatory nature of the rule.sec.govsec.govSEC.gov
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