SEC Commissioner's speech regarding ESG reporting
Jun 28, 2021
On June 28, 2021, SEC Commissioner Allison Herren Lee gave a keynote address at the 2021 Society for Corporate Governance National Conference entitled: Climate, ESG, and the Board of Directors: “You Cannot Direct the Wind, But You Can Adjust Your Sails”
Noting the increasing interest in climate change disclosures, Ms. Lee spoke to the following topics:
- Putting ESG in context in the recent proxy season;
- Understanding ESG and Board obligations; and
- Mitigating ESG risks and maximizing ESG opportunities.
Review the full text of Ms. Lee’s speech on the SEC's website.
