Joe Hall quoted in the New York Times on SEC’s climate change announcement

Davis Polk partner Joe Hall was recently quoted in the New York Times on the SEC’s decision to enhance its focus on climate-related disclosure in public company filings. Joe noted that the timing of the announcement – days before confirmation hearings for Gary Gensler, Biden’s choice for SEC chair – puts the issue “front and center” in the U.S. Senate. “It’s a warning flare to let people know new disclosure rules are coming down the pike,” he said.

“The S.E.C. fires a ‘warning flare’ on climate change,” New York Times (February 26, 2021) (subscription required)

“DealBook: Time for a Tantrum?” New York Times (February 26, 2021) (subscription required)