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In a speech Wednesday for London City Week, Gensler said the SEC has received more than 400 unique comment letters on environment, social and governance issues.
Republicans push backHouse Republicans have warned the SEC not to impose a requirement for climate risk disclosure, claiming the SEC is overstepping its bounds.
More info on ESG marketingESG is one of the hottest investment segments right now, and Gensler says he wants more information on what those qualities are and how they are marketed."I've also asked staff to consider the ways that funds are marketing themselves to investors as sustainable, green, and 'ESG' and what factors undergird those claims," he said.
Gary GenslerAndrew Harrer | Bloomberg | Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler is fleshing out his thoughts on climate risk and workplace issues.
Further, I've asked staff to consider potential requirements for companies that have made forward-looking climate commitments, or that have significant operations in jurisdictions with national requirements to achieve specific, climate-related targets," he said.
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