The proposed SEC climate-disclosure rules represent the most significant overhaul of reporting requirements since the SOX and Dodd-Frank Acts, borne out from the 2008 financial crisis. This proposed ruling will expose businesses to all new reputational, financial, and legal risks relating to their ESG claims and impacts. Businesses continue to grapple with non-financial data availability, its consistency, and future disclosure alignment when trying to provide the required information for regulatory compliance and the investment community. It is crucial for businesses to get ahead of the SEC climate disclosure announcement and have the ability to identify the relevant risks, preventative actions and controls to mitigate these risks, and third-party assurance to demonstrate regulatory compliance.
In this exclusive 1-hour webinar, we will provide a comprehensive overview of how your business will be affected by the incoming disclosures and shed light on the data collection and measurement methodologies that will set you on the road to SEC compliance.
Key Takeaways include:
• Understanding the SEC Ruling: Explore the implications of the proposed SEC climate-disclosure rules and the impact it will have on both public and private enterprises and how you can differentiate your company in the market, attract responsible investors, and enhance your brand reputation.
• The Role of the CSRD as a Guiding Framework: Discover how the recently launched EU CSRD and ESRS frameworks can serve as a tool to guarantee enhanced transparency and investor confidence.
• Internal Cross-team Collaboration: Gain a deeper understanding of how key functions like finance, compliance, sustainability, internal audit, risk management, and legal can play a crucial role in implementing effective climate-disclosure practices.
• External Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration: Identify how the proposed rules can serve as a catalyst for improved stakeholder engagement, fostering greater collaboration with customers, suppliers, and other partners to drive responsible practices across the value chain.
