This annual report summarizes ICRRL's work in the first year following its launch on June 14, 2021.
Jeffrey FralickJune 13, 2022
These comments to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) support the FDIC's draft principles on banks' management of climate-related financial risks, and offer recommendations for the FDIC as it continues building on these principles with more detailed guidance. The comments recommend that the FDIC consider: (1) providing more detail on…
This opinion piece explains that with above-average temperatures forecast for much of the U.S. in coming months, electric system operators are facing the prospect of high electricity demand and reduced supply, which will make it difficult to keep the lights on. It argues that it is well past time for…
Romany WebbMay 19, 2022
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
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
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
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
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
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