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Jeffrey Fralick

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Testimony of Carolyn Kousky on Reauthorization and Reform of the National Flood Insurance Program

This testimony from a Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing the reauthorization and reform of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) highlights the ways in which the NFIP can improve community resilience to climate change and extreme weather events. Flood insurance has a critical role to play…
Jeffrey Fralick
May 2, 2023
Blog/News ArticleFinancial DisclosureFinancial RegulationRegulatory Activities

Global Consensus is Emerging on Corporate Scope 3 Disclosures. Will the SEC Lead or Lag?

2023 is a significant year for corporate climate disclosure rules: regulators around the world are issuing or strengthening their disclosure requirements for registered companies pertaining to sustainability and climate-related financial risk. In Europe, the European Commission plans to finalize initial reporting standards for corporate sustainability reporting by June. UK regulators…
Jeffrey Fralick
March 28, 2023
Agency FilingFinancial RegulationRegulatory Activities

Comments on the New York State Department of Financial Services’ Proposed Guidance for New York State Regulated Banking and Mortgage Institutions Relating to Management of Material Financial Risks from Climate Change, December 2022

The Sabin Center supports the Proposed Guidance as a valuable step in DFS’ effort to ensure its regulated institutions integrate climate-related financial risks into their risk management frameworks. In light of the urgency of the climate crisis, the timeline for implementation of the Proposed Guidance should be expeditious and concrete.…
Jeffrey Fralick
March 20, 2023
Agency FilingFinancial DisclosureFinancial RegulationRegulatory Activities

Comments to the FAR on the Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate-Related Financial Risk (IPI)

These comments provide observations and recommendations to the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council regarding its proposal to require certain Federal contractors to disclose greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related financial risk and to set science-based targets to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
Jeffrey Fralick
February 13, 2023
Agency FilingFinancial DisclosureFinancial RegulationRegulatory Activities

Comments to the FAR on the Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate-Related Financial Risk

These comments support the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council's proposed rule on the disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related financial risk. The Proposed Rule is an important step to safeguarding and promoting efficient and economical procurement, and ensuring resilience of essential government functions in light of escalating climate-related financial and…
Jeffrey Fralick
February 13, 2023