Despite a softer set of rules than was expected - no scope 3 disclosure requirements - 10 states have already sued the SEC about climate disclosure rules.
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SEC ESG rules come under immediate fire
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Wednesday announced that a coalition of Republican leaders in 10 states is suing to block the SEC’s just-released rules requiring companies to disclose their carbon emissions.

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