In the past few days, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed three bills that will require companies and investors to provide new disclosure.
Climate Disclosure -
On October 7, 2023, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill...more
10/12/2023
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California Legislature Passes Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act -
Earlier this month, the California legislature approved SB 253, the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253). Starting in 2026, “reporting...more
9/29/2023
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This week, the California legislature approved Senate Bill 253, the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253), and Senate Bill 261, Greenhouse gases: climate-related financial risk (SB 261), which are headed to...more
On June 26, 2023, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) published its first two sustainability disclosure standards, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS S1) – General Requirement for Disclosure...more
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Adopts Major Generator Interconnection Reforms -
Last month, FERC Commissioners unanimously approved Order No. 2023 (the Order), which represents a significant reform to its...more
8/31/2023
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Completes the Launch of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Opportunities -
On July 14, 2023, the EPA announced two notice of funding opportunities for up to $20 billion. Up to $14 billion...more
7/28/2023
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SEC Publishes Spring 2023 Regulatory Agenda -
On June 13, 2023, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Gary Gensler announced the release of the SEC’s Spring 2023 Regulatory Agenda (the Regulatory...more
7/28/2023
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Overview of EU “Fit for 55” The European Union (EU) recently enacted five laws in furtherance of its “Fit for 55” legislative package, which aims to ensure that EU policies are in line with EU’s climate targets of reducing...more
As we enter the 2023 proxy season, there are a number of new regulatory requirements, both technical and substantive, that have been implemented, and many more on the horizon. For example, many companies will need to comply...more
2/10/2023
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On November 17, 2022, Glass Lewis released its 2023 U.S. Policy Guidelines (U.S. Guidelines) and its 2023 ESG Initiatives Policy Guidelines (ESG Guidelines), effective for shareholder meetings on or after January 1, 2023. On...more
12/14/2022
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On March 21, 2022, a divided U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed enhanced and standardized climate-related disclosure rules to require disclosure of climate-related information in registration statements,...more