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Remarks Before the Reuters Events’ Responsible Business USA 2022

14 April 2022 · Gary Gensler, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (United States)

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14 Apr 2022 · Gary Gensler Wiki · U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission WikiRemarks Before the Reuters Events’ Responsible Business USA 2022

ContextSpeech by Gary Gensler, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Why it mattersGensler defends the climate disclosure proposal.

Problems raised

Climate risks can hurt companies financially.
Investors lack reliable climate information.
Forward-looking statements carry liability concerns.

Solutions proposed

Propose climate-related disclosures.
Meet strong investor demand for this information.
Apply safe harbours for forward-looking statements.

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