Dear Colleagues,
The global backdrop to this month’s newsletter is somber, with a tragic war intensifying in the Middle East. Here in the U.S., legislation is mostly stalled until the House of Representatives elects a speaker, and a shutdown threat continues. Still, there are bright spots for climate progress, and important opportunities for business action and advocacy.
California passes climate disclosure laws in lead-up to SEC’s final rule
On October 7th, Governor Newsom signed into law two landmark bills related to disclosure of GHG emissions and climate-related risks (see EDF’s statement). Leading businesses signaled their support for the proposals through coalition letters in support of SB 261 and SB 253 and company statements (e.g., Google and Apple). This sends a strong message to policymakers that businesses value disclosure and the information it…
Read the full article originally published at business.edf.org.