Are the SEC’s Climate Disclosure Rules Finally Dead? (with Grant Gilezan and Jack Grogan)

The SEC’s climate disclosure rules have had a turbulent two years. Finalized in March 2024, abandoned in 2025, and now formally proposed for rescission, the rules never took effect. Now the SEC wants to make sure they never do.

Grant Gilezan and Jack Grogan joins walk through what happened and what it means for public companies.

Key takeaways:

• The SEC argues the rules exceed its statutory authority and impose $4.9 billion in compliance costs not justified by the benefits
• Existing disclosure requirements already address climate-related matters under a materiality-based approach
• The rescission is not yet final – public comments are open through August 3, 2026