On May 29, 2026, Paul Atkins, the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), announced plans to repeal a climate disclosure regulation implemented during the Biden administration. This regulation required U.S. companies to report on their greenhouse gas emissions and the risks associated with climate change. Atkins criticized the regulation, describing it as excessive regulatory burden on businesses.
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SEC Chairman Paul Atkins Proposes Repeal of Climate Disclosure Regulation
Paul Atkins, chairman of the SEC, has proposed the repeal of a climate disclosure rule established under the Biden administration that mandated U.S. firms to report their greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related risks. Atkins characterized the regulation as an unnecessary burden on business operations.
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SEC Chairman Paul Atkins Proposes Repeal of Climate Disclosure Regulation
