Apr. 02, 2022
Dear Chair Gary Gensler, I am writing to thank you for initiating Proposed Rule S7-10-22: Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors. Please don’t let lobbyists and industry change it or dilute it. Climate change will certainly create significant instability and disruption in not only our private lives, but also our financial and economic systems. I believe that implementation and enforcement of a strong rule will give investors like me the tools we need to protect our investments and hold companies accountable for reducing heat-trapping emissions. I believe it will also provide strong monetary incentives to finally get companies to address and improve how their business plan affects the climate. I applaud the SEC for exercising its mandate to ensure that investors and the public have access to science-based information about risks that could affect their investments. Climate change will have far-reaching impacts across our society and having data about its likely effects on companies’ assets and long-term business outlook is essential for investors to make informed decisions and protect the wellbeing of our economy. Please pass a strong climate disclosure rule as soon as possible. Sincerely, Mrs. Jo Ingman