SEC Focuses on ESG and Climate Disclosure

While ESG issues have been a "hot topic" for several years, in recent weeks, the SEC has significantly increased its focus on the topic, paying particular attention to climate: - Corp Fin to Focus on Climate Disclosure: On February 24, 2021, Acting SEC Chair Allison Herren Lee issued a statement directing the Division of Corporation Finance ("Corp Fin") "to enhance its focus on climate-related disclosure in public company filings" and update the SEC's 2010 climate change disclosure guidance....
By: White & Case LLP

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