SEC passes new US corporate emissions reporting rule: Here's what you need to know

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New rules passed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires companies to report emissions for the first time but get more wiggle room than expected

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has voted to enforce a new rule requiring publicly traded companies to disclose their direct greenhouse gas emissions, should the companies deem the information...

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