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Testimony of Stephanie Jones on OSHA Initiatives to Protect Workers From Heat-Related Hazards

This testimony from an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) stakeholder meeting supports OSHA’s efforts to develop strong heat protections for workers, including rulemaking to establish a heat standard as well as complementary research, education, and enforcement initiatives. It recommends that OSHA incorporate thorough and reliable information on climate impacts…

Stephanie JonesMay 3, 2022

Adaptation as Risk Management Agency Filing Energy Regulation Federal Energy Regulation Risk Management

Comments to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Climate Impact Analysis in Natural Gas Project Reviews

These comments recommend that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) supplement its draft policy statement on natural gas project reviews with additional guidance on the evaluation of climate impacts on projects under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Holistic, specific, and actionable climate impact analysis is necessary to meet NEPA’s…

Michael Panfil and Stephanie JonesApril 25, 2022

Adaptation as Risk Management Report Risk Management

Ensuring Robust Consideration of Climate Change Under NEPA

This policy brief outlines six regulatory revisions for the Council on Environmental Quality to prioritize in its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rulemaking to improve consideration of climate change during environmental review. Each of the suggestions is consistent with the purpose, structure, and text of NEPA and will better ensure…

Dena Adler and Max SarinskyApril 22, 2022

Blog/News Article Financial Disclosure Financial Regulation

Why Comment on the SEC Climate Risk Proposal? Here are 5 Top Reasons to Weigh In

This blog describes how the Securities and Exchange Commission’s proposal on climate-related disclosures would address key investment information gaps through comparable, specific, and decision-useful disclosures. It notes five reasons for stakeholders to weigh in through the public comment process.

Gabriel MalekApril 21, 2022

Blog/News Article Financial Disclosure Financial Regulation

Three Upsides of the SEC’s Proposed Climate Disclosure Standards for Companies

This blog explains why the Securities and Exchange Commission's proposed climate risk disclosure standards, which were designed to meet the needs of investors, will also convey important benefits to businesses.

Maren TaylorApril 18, 2022

Event/Conference Financial Disclosure Financial Regulation

Unpacking the Proposed SEC Rule on Climate Risk Disclosure

In this webinar EDF+ Business Project Manager Gabriel Malek moderated a conversation with Michael Panfil, Lead Counsel and Director of Climate Risk Strategies of EDF, Wendy Cromwell, Head of Sustainable Investing for Wellington Management, and Fitzann Reid, Deputy General Counsel with Engine No. 1, on key elements of the Securities…

Gabriel Malek, Michael Panfil and OthersApril 7, 2022

Financial Disclosure Financial Regulation Report

Stakeholder Guide to the SEC’s Proposed Rule on Climate-Related Disclosure

This guide provides information on the Securities and Exchange Commission's proposed rule on climate-related disclosure, including a summary of the proposed disclosure standards, an explanation of the importance of these disclosures for investors, and an overview of the public comment process.

Gabriel Malek, Michael Panfil and Stephanie JonesApril 4, 2022

Blog/News Article Financial Disclosure Financial Regulation

Climate Change Creates Financial Risks. Investors Need to Know What Those Are.

This blog explains why the Securities and Exchange Commission's proposed climate disclosure standards are long overdue and a critical step to ensuring investors have access to information about the investment risks faced from climate.

Michael Panfil and David VictorMarch 29, 2022

Blog/News Article Financial Regulation Regulatory Activities

How a Proposed Department of Labor Rule Would Help Protect Retirement Savings From Climate Risk

This blog explains how a Department of Labor proposal would help protect Americans’ retirement savings by highlighting the financial relevance of climate change; undoing harmful Trump administration rules; affirming that fiduciaries should consider ESG factors like climate change when relevant to investment risk-return analysis; applying the same rational principles to…

Stephanie Jones and Alex SongMarch 14, 2022

Adaptation as Risk Management Blog/News Article Risk Management

Federal Agencies Must Consider Climate Risk in Environmental Reviews Under NEPA

This blog highlights findings and recommendations of the report Evaluating Climate Risk in NEPA Reviews: Current Practices and Recommendations for Reform.

Romany Webb, Stephanie Jones and Michael PanfilFebruary 15, 2022

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Testimony of Stephanie Jones on OSHA Initiatives to Protect Workers From Heat-Related Hazards

Comments to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Climate Impact Analysis in Natural Gas Project Reviews

Ensuring Robust Consideration of Climate Change Under NEPA

Why Comment on the SEC Climate Risk Proposal? Here are 5 Top Reasons to Weigh In

Three Upsides of the SEC’s Proposed Climate Disclosure Standards for Companies

Unpacking the Proposed SEC Rule on Climate Risk Disclosure

Stakeholder Guide to the SEC’s Proposed Rule on Climate-Related Disclosure

Climate Change Creates Financial Risks. Investors Need to Know What Those Are.

How a Proposed Department of Labor Rule Would Help Protect Retirement Savings From Climate Risk

Federal Agencies Must Consider Climate Risk in Environmental Reviews Under NEPA

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