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

Davis Polk partner and ESG practice co-head 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)