US SEC’s Atkins says he has 'significant concerns' with two EU climate laws
By Neil Roland ( September 10, 2025, 21:45 GMT | Insight) -- US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins said he has “significant concerns” with two EU climate laws that affect large US companies with European operations. The 2023 Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and the 2024 Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive adopt a “double materiality” approach that requires consideration of a company’s effects on its own finances as well as its impact on society and the environment.US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins said Wednesday he has “significant concerns” with two EU climate laws that affect large US companies with European operations....
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