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How Asset Managers Engaged with the SEC's Climate Disclosures Proposal

This report analyzes how the 10 largest U.S. asset managers engaged with the SEC on its proposed climate disclosure rule. Their comments reveal broad support but also deep concerns. 


Asset managers advocate for public policy as part of their active ownership strategy. From March to June 2022, asset managers had a key opportunity to influence U.S. climate policy when the SEC invited comments on its newest proposal for corporate disclosures of climate-related information.  


This report explores why climate disclosures aren’t quite as easy as (Scope) 1, 2, 3. 

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What's Inside

  • A review of the SEC's effort to mandate consistent disclosure from companies on climate risks.
  • An analysis of how 8 of the top 10 largest U.S. asset managers responded to the SEC's March 2022 call for comment.
  • An in-depth look at aspects of the SEC's proposed rule that generated support or concern from asset managers.