Client Alert
SEC Issues Interpretive Guidance on Climate Change Disclosure
February 10, 2010
Last week, the SEC issued an interpretive release reminding companies of their obligations to disclose risks and trends regarding climate change and related legislative and regulatory developments. Since the release became effective February 8, 2010, public companies should immediately consider the impact of the SEC’s guidance on their public filings and other statements, including their disclosures for the current Form 10-K season.
Click here to read our client alert regarding the SEC's recent guidance.
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